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DRIVING THE TURNAROUND

2002 ANNUAL REPORT

INDEX

To Our  Shareholders *******************************************************************
Management’s Discussion and Analysis  of  Results of Operations and Financial Condition **********
Consolidated Financial Statements********************************************************
Notes to  Financial Statements ***********************************************************
Report of Management *****************************************************************
Report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Accountants *****************************
Supplementary Data (unaudited) *********************************************************
Comparison with Prior Years ************************************************************
Board of Directors and Officers **********************************************************
Goodyear Worldwide ******************************************************************
Shareholder Information ****************************************************************

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ABOUT GOODYEAR

Goodyear  is  the  world’s  largest  tire  company.  Together  with  its  U.S.  and  international  subsidiaries  and  joint
ventures, Goodyear manufactures and markets tires for most applications. It also manufactures and sells several
lines  of  power  transmission  belts,  hose  and  other  rubber  products  for  the  transportation  industry  and  various
industrial  and  consumer  markets,  as  well  as  rubber-related  chemicals  for  various  applications.  Goodyear  is  the
world’s largest operator of commercial truck service and tire retreading centers. In addition, it operates more than
1,600  tire  and  auto  service  center  outlets.  Goodyear  manufactures  its  products  in  more  than  85  facilities  in  28
countries. It has sales and marketing operations in almost every country around the world.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

(dollars in millions, except per share)

Year ended December 31,

2002

2001

Net Sales
Net Loss

— Per diluted  share

Total  Assets
Total  Shareholders’  Equity

$13,850.0
(1,105.8)
(6.62)

$13,146.6
650.6

$14,147.2
(203.6)
(1.27)

$13,783.4
2,864.0

Cash Dividends per Share
Common Shares Outstanding
Average Number of Associates

$0.48
175,307,433
94,586

$1.02
163,165,698
100,779

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To Our  Shareholders,

Our objective this year is very simple: Drive the turnaround of our Company. Transformation and change will be
the norm in 2003, as we take further actions to restore our profitability in North America. We are on a path to
make very fundamental changes in our company. These changes will provide platforms for successfully building
our business in 2003 and beyond.

Clearly, 2002 was one of the most challenging years in our history. Our net loss, in large part due to a non-cash
accounting charge related to tax valuations, was extremely disappointing. Our goal is to significantly improve our
financial results in 2003.

A  critical  step  in  this  change  was  accomplished  on  April  1,  2003,  when  we  completed  the  refinancing  and
restructuring of our bank agreements. The new arrangements provide more money and more time to turn around
our North American Tire operations and to grow our other businesses. We will use that time in multiple ways: to
build upon the established momentum we now have in six of our businesses, to fix our largest business – North
American Tire, to restore our overall profitability,  to pay down debt and to strengthen  our balance sheet.

We are confident that we can be successful. Our products are second to none. We have the right leadership, the
right strategies, the foremost brand line-up in our industry, the broadest distribution network, the strongest global
manufacturing presence, outstanding technology and a team of dedicated associates without equal. We are taking
action with a focus on growing revenue,  gaining market share, cutting costs and generating cash flow.

We are making the tough decisions. Now! We have already announced a number of such decisions. We turned
down unprofitable original equipment business with automakers. We introduced flexible manufacturing systems
in our plants, working together with union leadership. We reduced employment in our offices and in our factories.
We  made  changes  to  reduce  the  cost  of  our  employee  benefit  programs.  We  eliminated  the  quarterly  dividend
payment.  We  announced  the  possibility  of  selling  our  chemicals  division.  To  achieve  the  marketplace  and
financial success we – and you – want, more tough decisions involving changes to our way of doing business are
following close behind those already announced.

Our  business  units  have  been  reorganized  into  smaller,  more-agile  teams,  focused  on  single  customer/product
groups. These teams have full responsibility for their markets, their business systems and their business results.

At  the  end  of  2002  we  made  changes  to  our  North  American  Tire  leadership  team  to  focus  on  steering  key
changes.  That  team  is  instilling  a  greater  focus  on  our  dealer  and  distributor  customers  and  is  simplifying  our
supply chain and internal processes so we can respond faster and become the easiest company to do business with
in our industry. These goals and the programs to support them are clear. Six Sigma will be a primary process in
this change.

Why are we confident?

These aggressive actions to drive change in North American Tire led to many wins during the second half of the
year.  We  improved  profitability  in  our  commercial  truck  tire,  original  equipment  and  retail  stores  businesses.
Revenue  per tire showed clear improvement over 2001.

Outside of our North American Tire business, our sales increased 2.3 percent in 2002 and our segment operating
income was up 76 percent. Many of the strategies that are already proving successful in our other business units
are now being implemented in North America.

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Driving this growth was outstanding performance  in:

) Eastern  Europe,  Africa  and  Middle  East  –  up  355  percent;
) Engineered Products – up 293 percent;
) Asia  – up 120 percent
) European Union – up 79 percent;
) Chemical – up 15 percent; and
) Latin America – up 14 percent.

We are proud of the performance of these businesses and, going forward, we will continue to implement actions
that  build  upon  their  momentum  and  make  our  Company  even  more  customer-focused,  more  responsive,  more
efficient and more innovative.

While  the  year  ahead  will  present  ongoing  economic  and  marketplace  challenges,  Goodyear’s  strengths  are
unmatched in the industry. They provide a solid foundation for growth and restoration.

Worldwide, we plan to launch a steady stream of new products in 2003. Recently, our Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
ultra-performance  ‘‘world’’  tire  has  won  praise  on  both  sides  of  the  Atlantic  for  its  handling,  wet  traction  and
quiet ride in a sleek, stylish European design. Our most durable off-road tire, Goodyear Wrangler MT/R, won the
prestigious Automotive News PACE Award in the ‘‘product innovation’’ category. Our Dunlop SP Sport A2 was
the top-rated tire in testing by a leading consumer magazine. We plan to build on our leadership position in run-
flat  tires  in  ’03.  Clearly,  our  product  capabilities  are  a  source  of  advantage  and  we  will  work  aggressively  to
extend and market that advantage.

The Future Begins Now

We are confident in Goodyear’s future. Much remains to be done, but we’re off to a solid start. Our leaders and
our associates are energized and focused on our business turnaround, and  we have momentum to build  upon.

None of us underestimates the sizable challenge facing our Company as we work to reduce costs, improve our
market  position,  meet  our  financial  obligations  and – ultimately – increase  the  return  to  our  shareholders.  Our
success will not come overnight. But come it  will.

We will emerge from these difficult times as a stronger Company and a better supplier of outstanding products
and services to our customers.

As we proceed, we want to extend our appreciation to those who make it all possible: our associates, our dealers,
our customers and our suppliers as well as our shareholders, who believe in our ultimate success. We also thank
our Board of Directors, whose independent voices and involvement have provided this Company with a wealth of
experience, expertise and counsel.

And finally, we ask all of you to ‘‘go Goodyear.’’ We’d love to count all of our shareholders as customers. And
we’d like to hear from you about your buying experience. We want to listen, to  improve and to  win.

Respectfully submitted,

Samir G. Gibara
Chairman of the Board

Robert  J. Keegan
President  & Chief  Executive Officer

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND  ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND  RESULTS OF  OPERATIONS.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(All per share amounts are diluted)

CONSOLIDATED

Net sales in 2002 were $13.85 billion,  compared to $14.15  billion in 2001  and $14.42  billion  in 2000.

A  net  loss  of  $1.11  billion,  $6.62  per  share,  was  recorded  in  2002,  primarily  resulting  from  a  non-cash
charge of $1.08 billion to establish a valuation allowance against Goodyear’s net Federal and state deferred tax
assets.  The  valuation  allowance  was  determined  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Statement  of  Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS 109), ‘‘Accounting for Income Taxes.’’ A net loss of $203.6 million, $1.27
per share, was recorded in 2001 and net  income of $40.3 million, $.25 per share,  was recorded  in 2000.

Net Sales

Goodyear’s worldwide tire unit sales in 2002 were 214.3 million units, a decrease of 5.0 million units or 2.3%
compared to 2001. North American Tire (U.S. and Canada) volume decreased 8.1 million units or 7.2% in 2002,
while  international  unit  sales  increased  3.1  million  units  or  2.9%.  Worldwide  replacement  unit  sales  decreased
4.9%  from  2001,  due  to  decreases  in  North  American  Tire  and  European  Union  Tire.  Original  equipment  unit
sales  increased  4.0%  in  2002,  due  to  increases  in  all  regions  except  Latin  American  Tire  and  Eastern  Europe,
Africa and Middle East Tire. Unit sales in 2002 included approximately 500 thousand tires in connection with the
Ford Motor Company (‘‘Ford’’) tire replacement  program,  compared to  approximately 5 million in 2001.

Goodyear’s  worldwide  tire  unit  sales  in  2001  were  219.3  million  units,  a  decrease  of  4.0  million  units  or
1.8%  compared  to  2000.  North  American  Tire  volume  decreased  3.9  million  units  or  3.4%  in  2001,  while
international unit sales decreased .1 million units or .1%. Worldwide replacement unit sales decreased 1.6% in
2001, primarily in European Union Tire, Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire and Latin American Tire.
Original equipment unit sales were 2.2% lower in 2001, primarily in North American Tire and Eastern Europe,
Africa and Middle East Tire.

Revenues decreased 2.1% in 2002 primarily due to lower tire unit volume, lower revenues as a result of the
sale  of  the  Specialty  Chemical  Business  in  the  fourth  quarter  2001  and  the  effects  of  currency  translation  on
international results. The Specialty Chemical Business contributed approximately $127 million of sales in 2001.
Goodyear estimates that versus 2001, currency movements adversely affected revenues in 2002 by approximately
$74 million. Revenues were favorably affected by tire pricing improvements.

Revenues decreased 1.9% in 2001 compared to 2000 primarily due to lower tire unit sales and the effect of
currency translation on international results. Goodyear estimates that versus 2000, currency translation adversely
affected revenues by approximately $395  million.

Cost of Goods Sold

Cost of goods sold (CGS) was 81.7% of sales in 2002, compared to 82.1% in 2001 and 80.7% in 2000. CGS in
2002 benefited by approximately $206 million from lower raw material costs and other purchasing savings. CGS
also  decreased  as  a  result  of  lower  sales  volume  compared  to  2001  and  the  impact  of  the  sale  of  the  Specialty
Chemical Business, which contributed approximately $103 million of CGS in 2001. CGS was also unfavorably
impacted by $10 million related to the return of tires previously sold by Goodyear to Penske Automotive Centers.
On  April  6,  2002,  Penske  Automotive  Centers  announced  plans  to  close  its  563  stores  in  the  United  States.
Annual sales to Penske totaled approximately $60 million. CGS benefited by approximately $34 million due to
currency  movements.  Compared  to  2001,  CGS  in  2002  was  adversely  affected  by  lower  demand  and
approximately  $60  million  in  higher  unit  costs  primarily  resulting  from  significantly  lower  levels  of  plant
utilization.  In  addition,  2001  CGS  included  a  charge  of  $30  million  for  a  proactive  tire  replacement  program
covering certain tires in service on 15-passenger  vans and ambulances.

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Compared to 2000, CGS in 2001 reflected higher unit conversion costs resulting from lower levels of plant
utilization as Goodyear reduced finished goods inventory levels, as well as higher raw material costs. Production
cutbacks  relative  to  2000  levels  resulted  in  higher  unit  costs  due  to  less  efficient  absorption  of  approximately
$320  million  of  fixed  costs  during  2001.  Costs  were  favorably  impacted  by  the  effects  of  the  previous
rationalization actions and ongoing cost containment measures.

Research  and  development  expenses  are  included  in  CGS  and  were  $380.0  million  in  2002,  compared  to
$375.5 million in 2001 and $423.1 million in 2000. Research and development expenditures in 2003 are expected
to be approximately $365 million.

Selling, Administrative and General Expense

Selling, administrative and general expense (SAG) in 2002 was 16.1% of sales, compared to 15.9% in 2001 and
15.5%  in  2000.  SAG  decreased  in  dollars  in  2002  compared  to  2001  primarily  as  a  result  of  the  absence  of
expenses  for  amortization  of  goodwill  and  intangible  assets  with  indefinite  useful  lives  of  approximately
$19 million due to Goodyear’s adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 (SFAS 142),
‘‘Goodwill  and  Other  Intangible  Assets.’’  SAG  also  decreased  as  a  result  of  the  impact  of  the  sale  of  the
Speciality  Chemical  Business,  which  contributed  approximately  $12  million  of  SAG  in  2001.  In  addition,
reductions in media expense of approximately $20 million (including advertising and administrative expenses),
reductions in warehousing and distribution costs in North America of approximately $18 million, reductions in
computer  related  charges  of  approximately  $12  million  and  cost  reduction  programs  also  benefited  SAG.  SAG
was adversely impacted by increased wage and benefit costs of approximately $58 million in 2002 compared to
2001.

SAG  increased  in  dollars  and  as  a  percent  to  sales  in  2001  compared  to  2000  primarily  due  to  increased
warehousing and distribution costs in North America. SAG decreased in all international strategic business units
(‘‘SBUs’’) due to cost containment initiatives and the favorable effect on SAG of foreign currency exchange rates
in 2001.

Other  Financial Information

Net income (loss) in 2001 and 2000 included expenses related to amortization of goodwill and intangible assets
with indefinite useful lives totaling $29.0 million and $28.3 million, respectively. In accordance with SFAS 142,
amortization of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives ceased at January 1, 2002. For further
information, refer to the note to the financial statements No. 6, Goodwill  and Other Intangible Assets.

During 2002, Goodyear announced the suspension of the matching contribution portion of its savings plans
for all salaried associates, effective January 1, 2003. In April 2003, Goodyear’s master contract with the United
Steelworkers  of  America  will  expire,  at  which  time  the  Company  plans  to  suspend  the  matching  contribution
portion  of  the  savings  plan  for  those  employees  covered  by  that  contract.  Goodyear  contributed  approximately
$38  million  to  the  savings  plans  in  2002.  In  addition,  the  Company  changed  its  vacation  policy  for  domestic
salaried associates in 2002. As a result of the changes to the policy, the Company will not incur vacation expense
for  domestic  salaried  associates  in  2003.  Vacation  expense  is  expected  to  be  reduced  by  approximately
$50 million due to this change in vacation  policy.

Revenues  in  future  periods  may  continue  to  be  adversely  affected  by  competitive  pricing  conditions  and
changes  in  product  mix  and  channels  of  distribution.  Revenues  and  earnings  in  future  periods  are  likely  to  be
unfavorably impacted if the dollar strengthens versus various foreign currencies. In addition, lower demand from
the  original  equipment  industry,  loss  of  market  share  in  the  replacement  market  and  increases  in  raw  material,
energy and labor costs, which may not be recoverable in the market due to pricing pressures present in today’s
highly competitive market, may also adversely affect earnings in future periods. Currency fluctuations, increased
financing  costs  and  general  economic  and  industry  conditions  may  also  adversely  impact  sales  and  earnings  in
future periods.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense in 2002 was $241.3 million, compared to $292.4 million in 2001 and $282.6 million in 2000.
Interest  expense  decreased  in  2002  compared  to  2001  due  to  both  lower  average  debt  levels  and  lower  interest
rates. Interest expense increased in 2001 compared  to 2000  due  to higher  average  debt  levels.

Other  (Income) and Expense

Other (income) and expense was $25.8 million in 2002, compared to $11.8 million in 2001 and $27.8 million in
2000.  Other  (income)  and  expense  included  accounts  receivable  sales  fees  and  commitment  fees  totaling
$46.0 million, $53.3 million and $43.9  million in  2002, 2001 and 2000,  respectively.

Other (income) and expense in 2002 also included gains of $25.7 million ($22.0 million after tax or $.13 per
share)  resulting  from  the  sale  of  land  and  buildings  in  the  Latin  American  Tire,  Engineered  Products  and
European Union Tire Segments. The writeoff of a miscellaneous investment of $4.1 million ($4.1 million after tax
or $.02 per share) was also included in  Other  (income) and expense in 2002.

Other  (income)  and  expense  in  2001  included  gains  of  $17.0  million  ($13.9  million  after  tax  or  $.09  per
share)  resulting  from  the  sale  of  land  and  buildings  in  the  European  Union  Tire  Segment  and  $27.4  million
($16.9  million  after  tax  or  $.10  per  share)  resulting  from  the  sale  of  Goodyear’s  Specialty  Chemical  Business.

Other (income) and expense in 2000 included a gain of $5.0 million ($3.2 million after tax or $.02 per share)

on the sale of land at a manufacturing  facility in  the Latin American Tire Segment.

For further information, refer to the note to the financial statements No. 3, Other (Income) and  Expense.

Foreign Currency Exchange

Foreign currency exchange gain was $10.2 million in 2002, compared to a loss of $.1 million in 2001 and a gain
of  $6.7  million  in  2000.  Foreign  currency  exchange  in  2002  benefited  by  approximately  $16  million  from
currency movements on U.S. dollar denominated monetary items in Brazil. A loss of approximately $8 million
resulting from currency movements on U.S. dollar denominated monetary items in Argentina was also incurred in
2002.

Equity in (Earnings) Losses of Affiliates

Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliates was $8.8 million in 2002, compared to $40.6 million and $22.4 million in
2001  and  2000,  respectively.  Equity  in  (earnings)  losses  of  affiliates  improved  in  2002  compared  to  2001  and
2000  due  to  the  rationalization  charges  incurred  in  2001  and  2000  by  South  Pacific  Tyres,  Ltd.  (SPT),  an
Australian  tire  manufacturer  in  which  Goodyear  owns  a  50%  equity  interest.  Goodyear’s  share  of  a  net
rationalization  credit  recorded  by  SPT  was  $1.1  million  ($1.1  million  after  tax  or  $.01  per  share)  in  2002.
Goodyear’s  share  of  rationalization  charges  recorded  by  SPT  in  2001  and  2000  totaled  approximately
$24.0 million ($24.0 million after tax or  $.15  per  share) and $16.1 million ($10.5 million after  tax  or $.07 per
share), respectively.

Income Taxes

The  effective  tax  rate  for  2002  was  significantly  more  than  the  U.S.  statutory  rate  due  to  a  non-cash  charge  of
$1.08 billion ($6.48 per share) to establish a valuation allowance against net Federal and state deferred tax assets.
Goodyear  had  a  tax  benefit  at  an  effective  rate  of  25.4%  for  2001.  Goodyear’s  effective  tax  rate  was  20.0%  in
2000.

In  2002,  Goodyear  also  determined  that  earnings  of  certain  international  subsidiaries  would  no  longer  be
permanently reinvested in working capital. Accordingly, Goodyear recorded a provision of $50.2 million for the
incremental taxes incurred or to be incurred upon  inclusion  of  such earnings in Federal taxable income.

For further information, refer to the note to the financial statements No. 15, Income Taxes.

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Rationalization Activity

To maintain global competitiveness, Goodyear has implemented rationalization actions over the past several years
for the purpose of reducing excess capacity, eliminating redundancies and reducing costs. Goodyear recorded net
rationalization costs of $8.6 million in 2002, $206.8 million in 2001 and $124.1 million in 2000. Goodyear has
reduced  employment  levels  by  approximately  12,000  from  December  31,  2000  and  almost  21,000  since  1998,
primarily as a result of rationalization activities.

2003 Actions

Goodyear  expects  to  record  a  rationalization  charge  of  approximately  $62  million  to  $68  million  in  the  first
quarter of 2003. These actions consist of retail and administrative consolidations in North America and Europe
and provide for the release of approximately 900 associates. Of the estimated charge, approximately $36 million
to $40 million relates to future cash outflows, primarily associate severance costs, and $26 million to $28 million
are  non-cash  charges,  primarily  the  writeoff  of  equipment  taken  out  of  service  and  pension  curtailments.  The
Company is in the process of finalizing the costs of these plans. Upon completion of these plans, the Company
estimates that it will further reduce annual operating costs by  approximately $50 million  to $60  million.

2002 Program

Goodyear recorded a net rationalization charge of $8.6 million ($8.8 million after tax or $.05 per share) in 2002,
which  included  reversals  of  $17.9  million  ($14.2  million  after  tax  or  $.09  per  share)  for  reserves  from
rationalization actions no longer needed for their originally intended purposes and new charges of $26.5 million
($23.0 million after tax or $.14 per share). The 2002 rationalization actions consisted of a manufacturing facility
consolidation  in  Europe,  the  closure  of  a  mold  manufacturing  facility  and  a  plant  consolidation  in  the  United
States  and  administrative  consolidations.  Of  the  $26.5  million  charge,  $24.2  million  related  to  future  cash
outflows, primarily associate severance costs, and $2.3 million related to a non-cash writeoff of equipment taken
out  of  service  in  the  Engineered  Products  and  North  American  Tire  Segments.  Goodyear  estimates  that,  upon
completion  of  these  actions,  it  will  further  reduce  annual  operating  costs  by  approximately  $75  million
(approximately $45 million CGS and approximately $30 million SAG). The reversals are primarily the result of
lower than initially estimated associate-related payments of approximately $6.0 million, lower lease cancellation
fees  in  the  European  Union  of  approximately  $6.0  million  and  sublease  contract  signings  in  North  America  of
approximately $3.0 million. Also included in the reversals is $1.7 million, which represents a portion of a legal
reserve  related  to  a  previous  rationalization  plan  in  the  Asia  region,  determined  to  be  no  longer  necessary  as  a
result  of  a  court  ruling  in  Goodyear’s  favor.  These  reversals  do  not  represent  a  change  in  the  plan  originally
approved by management. Goodyear plans to complete these actions during  2003.

The  2002  actions  included  associate-related  costs  of  $20.3  million  for  the  release  of  approximately  1,000
manufacturing  and  administrative  associates  in  Europe  and  the  United  States.  Rationalization  costs,  other  than
associate-related costs, totaled $6.2 million and were primarily for the writeoff of equipment taken out of service
in  the  Engineered  Products  and  North  American  Tire  Segments  and  noncancellable  contract  costs.  Goodyear
incurred $2.7 million of associate-related costs during 2002 for the release of approximately 250 associates and
$2.9  million  of  other  than  associate-related  costs,  primarily  for  the  writeoff  of  equipment  taken  out  of  service.
The  remaining  reserve  for  costs  related  to  the  completion  of  these  actions  was  $20.7  million  at  December  31,
2002.

Fourth Quarter 2001 Program

Goodyear recorded a net rationalization charge totaling $127.8 million ($101.2 million after tax or $.62 per share)
in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2001,  which  included  a  $4.1  million  reversal  of  reserves  no  longer  needed  for  their
originally intended purposes. These actions were in response to continued competitive conditions in the markets
served  by  Goodyear  and  worldwide  economic  uncertainty.  Under  these  actions,  Goodyear  provided  for
worldwide associate reductions through retail and administrative consolidation and manufacturing plant downsiz-
ing and consolidation.

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The  2001  fourth  quarter  actions  included  associate-related  costs  of  $53.1  million  for  the  release  of
approximately 2,200 associates around the world, primarily production and administrative associates in Europe.
To date, approximately 2,000 associates have been released. $41.0 million was incurred in 2002 for the release of
1,700  associates.  Rationalization  costs,  other  than  associate-related  costs,  totaled  $78.8  million,  of  which
$40.0 million related to the writeoff of tire manufacturing equipment taken out of service, principally in the Asia
Tire Segment, and noncancellable lease contracts. Goodyear incurred $4.9 million of other than associate-related
costs in 2002, primarily for lease termination costs. During 2002, Goodyear reversed $15.8 million of reserves,
from  the  fourth  quarter  2001  program,  no  longer  needed  for  their  originally  intended  purposes.  Of  the
$15.8  million  reversal,  $5.4  million  was  primarily  the  result  of  lower  than  initially  estimated  associate-related
payments,  including  associates  who  exited  on  their  own  accord  prior  to  implementation  of  the  plan,  and
$10.4  million  was  primarily  the  result  of  lower  than  initially  estimated  lease  cancellation  fees  in  the  European
Union, sublease contracts signed in North America and a favorable court ruling in Asia. The remaining reserve
for costs related to the completion of these actions was $26.1 million and $87.8 million at December 31, 2002
and 2001, respectively. Goodyear plans  to complete these actions during the second quarter of 2003.

When  the  fourth  quarter  2001  program  was  approved,  Goodyear  estimated  that,  upon  completion  of  the
program, annual operating costs would be reduced by approximately $85 million, primarily in lower compensa-
tion and benefit costs. Goodyear estimated that these savings would result in reductions of $40 million in CGS, of
which $5 million related to depreciation, and $45 million in SAG. Goodyear estimates that operating costs were
reduced  by  approximately  $41  million  in  2002  as  a  result  of  the  implementation  of  this  program.  Plan  savings
have  been substantially offset by higher  conversion  costs including increased  compensation and  benefit  costs.

First Quarter 2001/2000 Program

Goodyear  recorded  a  rationalization  charge  totaling  $119.4  million  ($94.9  million  after  tax  or  $.60  per  share)
during  the  third  and  fourth  quarters  of  2000.  These  2000  actions  were  for  global  workforce  reductions  and
manufacturing facility consolidations including the closure of a tire  plant in  Latin America.

Goodyear recorded a rationalization charge totaling $79.0 million ($57.1 million after tax or $.36 per share)
in  the  2001  first  quarter.  Of  the  $79.0  million  charge,  $12.5  million  related  to  the  closure  of  Goodyear’s
manufacturing  facility  in  Italy  announced  in  1999  and  $66.5  million  continued  the  rationalization  program
announced in 2000.

Pursuant  to  the  program  recorded  in  the  third  and  fourth  quarters  of  2000  and  the  first  quarter  of  2001,
Goodyear has released approximately 7,100 associates to date. $5.0 million was incurred in 2002 for the release
of  approximately  300  associates.  Rationalization  costs,  other  than  associate-related  costs,  totaling  $1.8  million,
were  incurred  during  2002  for  ongoing  payments  under  noncancellable  lease  contracts.  These  programs  are
substantially complete with the exception of ongoing associate severance and noncancellable lease payments. The
remaining  reserve  for  costs  related  to  the  completion  of  these  actions  totaled  $2.5  million  and  $9.3  million  at
December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

When the first quarter 2001/2000 program was approved, Goodyear estimated that upon completion of the
program, annual pretax savings would be approximately $260 million (approximately $200 million of CGS and
approximately $60 million of SAG). These savings are the result of lower compensation and benefit costs related
to associates who were released in accordance with the program. Plan savings have been substantially offset by
higher  conversion costs including increased  compensation and benefit costs.

For further information, refer to the note to the financial statements No. 2, Rationalizations.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES,  ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND UNCERTAINTIES

General Market Uncertainties

Goodyear’s results of operations, financial position and liquidity could be adversely affected in future periods by
loss of market share or lower demand in the replacement market or from the original equipment industry, which
would result in lower levels of plant utilization that would increase unit costs. Also, Goodyear could experience
unexpected  higher  raw  material  and  energy  prices  in  future  periods.  These  costs,  if  incurred,  may  not  be

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recoverable due to pricing pressures present in today’s highly competitive market. Goodyear is unable to predict
future  currency  fluctuations.  Sales  and  earnings  in  future  periods  would  be  unfavorably  impacted  if  the  U.S.
dollar strengthens versus various foreign currencies. A continuation of the current economic downturn in the U.S.
and Europe is likely to unfavorably impact Goodyear’s sales and earnings in future periods. Similarly, continued
volatile  economic  conditions  in  emerging  markets  could  adversely  affect  sales  and  earnings  in  future  periods.
Goodyear  may  also  be  impacted  by  economic  disruptions  associated  with  global  events  including  war,  acts  of
terror  and  civil  obstructions.  On  April  19,  2003,  Goodyear’s  master  contract  with  the  United  Steelworkers  of
America  will  expire.  It  is  uncertain  at  this  time  whether  an  agreement  will  be  reached  without  interruption  of
production, and the terms of the agreement ultimately reached could result in higher wage and benefit costs in the
United States.

Critical Accounting Policies, Use of Estimates and Assumptions

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  requires
management  to  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  amounts  reported  in  the  consolidated  financial
statements  and  related  notes  to  financial  statements.  Actual  results  could  differ  from  those  estimates.  On  an
ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates, including those related to the allowance for doubtful accounts,
recoverability  of  intangibles  and  other  long-lived  assets,  deferred  tax  asset  valuation  allowance,  warranty,
workers’  compensation,  litigation,  general  and  product  liabilities,  environmental  liabilities,  pension  and  postre-
tirement benefits, and various other operating allowances and accruals, based on currently available information.
Changes  in  facts  and  circumstances  may  alter  such  estimates  and  affect  results  of  operations  and  financial
position in future periods.

General and Product Liability and Other Litigation. The ultimate liability of Goodyear in respect of the various
claims, lawsuits and other legal proceedings to which it is a party cannot be estimated with certainty. Goodyear’s
accounting  policy  is  to  determine  whether  a  liability  should  be  recorded,  and  to  estimate  the  amount  of  such
liability  based  on  the  information  available  and  assumptions  and  methods  it  has  concluded  are  appropriate,  in
accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Statement  of  Financial  Accounting  Standards  No.  5,  ‘‘Accounting  for
Contingencies,’’  and  related  pronouncements.  As  additional  information  becomes  available,  Goodyear  will
reassess its evaluation of the pending claims, lawsuits and other  proceedings.

At  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear  had  recorded  liabilities  totaling  $229.1  million  ($218.7  million  at
December 31, 2001) for potential product liability and other tort claims, including related legal fees expected to
be incurred, presently asserted against Goodyear. Generally, the amount recorded was determined on the basis of
an assessment of the potential liability using an analysis of available information with respect to pending claims,
historical experience and, where available, current trends.

Goodyear  has  established  a  liability,  as  part  of  its  general  and  product  liability,  in  respect  of  the
approximately  97,000  asbestos  claims  pending  at  December  31,  2002  (approximately  62,000  claims  at
December  31,  2001),  and  an  asset  for  expected  recoveries  under  coverage-in-place  agreements  with  certain
primary  insurance  carriers.  The  claims  relate  to  alleged  exposure  to  asbestos  in  certain  rubber  coated  products
manufactured  by  Goodyear  in  the  past  or  to  asbestos  in  certain  Goodyear  facilities.  During  2002,  Goodyear
received approximately 36,500 new asbestos claims and resolved approximately 1,500 asbestos claims, compared
to approximately 18,000 new claims and 9,500 claims resolved in 2001. The amount spent on asbestos litigation
defense and claim resolution (before recovery of insurance proceeds) was $19.3 million during 2002 compared to
$15.5 million during 2001.

The  portion  of  the  recorded  liabilities  relating  to  asbestos  claims  is  based  on  pending  claims  only.  The
amount recorded reflects an estimate of the cost of defending and resolving pending claims, based on available
information  and  our  experience  in  disposing  of  asbestos  claims  in  the  past.  No  liability  has  been  recorded  for
unknown asbestos claims, and Goodyear cannot predict the number of future asbestos claims, the ultimate cost of
disposing of existing and future claims, or the future ability to recover from insurance carriers. Goodyear believes
it will recover a substantial portion of its liability from the proceeds of existing insurance policies, most of which
are not subject to coverage-in-place agreements.

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Goodyear also has claims asserted in other legal proceedings to which it is currently a party. The Company
appealed judgments of $22.7 million and $1.3 million in civil actions in Colorado State Court, related to alleged
breaches of warranties and defects in the Company’s Entran II hose installed as a part of Heatway radiant heating
systems in the property of the claimants. The Company believes the verdicts were based on material errors of fact
and law. The Company is also a defendant in eight class actions and five other civil actions in various Federal and
state courts related to the Company’s Entran II hose installed in the homes or other structures of the claimants.
The Company is also party to a class action relating to alleged breaches of warranty or product defects relating to
certain of Goodyear’s Load Range D and E  light truck  tires.

Goodyear’s  recorded  liability  for  general  and  product  liability  (other  than  asbestos  claims)  is  based  on
assumptions about the number of claims filed and expected to be filed and the amount expected to be paid per
claim. The expected number of claims is developed based in part on industry statistics and past claims experience.
The amount expected to be paid per claim is based in part on whether the claim involves Goodyear’s products or
other  alleged  tort  liability.  It  also  includes  assumptions  about  future  judicial  actions  related  to  the  potential
aggregation of claims, expected trends in litigation costs and the nature of claims not yet received or reviewed by
Goodyear. If the actual experience differs from expectations, Goodyear’s results of operations, financial position
and liquidity would be affected.

Subject to the uncertainties referred to above, Goodyear has concluded that in respect of any of the above
described  liabilities,  it  is  not  reasonably  possible  that  it  would  incur  a  loss  exceeding  the  amount  currently
accrued  for  at  December  31,  2002,  with  respect  thereto  which  would  be  material  relative  to  the  consolidated
financial position, results of operations or liquidity of Goodyear at December 31, 2002, although an unanticipated
adverse  final  determination  in  these  proceedings  could  have  a  material  impact  on  Goodyear’s  results  of
operations, financial position and liquidity in  any quarter or  for  the year.

Environmental  Matters. At  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear  had  recorded  liabilities  totaling  $53.5  million
($66.5 million at December 31, 2001) for anticipated costs related to various environmental matters, primarily the
remediation of numerous waste disposal sites and certain properties sold by Goodyear. These costs include legal
and  consulting  fees,  site  studies,  the  design  and  implementation  of  remediation  plans,  post-remediation
monitoring and related activities and will be paid over several years. The amount of Goodyear’s ultimate liability
in  respect  of  these  matters  may  be  affected  by  several  uncertainties,  primarily  the  ultimate  cost  of  required
remediation and the extent to which other responsible parties  contribute.

Workers’  Compensation. Goodyear  had  recorded  liabilities  totaling  $136.7  million  and  $124.5  million  for
anticipated  costs  related  to  workers’  compensation  at  December  31,  2002  and  2001,  respectively.  The  costs
include an estimate of expected settlements on pending claims, defense costs and a provision for claims incurred
but not reported. These estimates are based on Goodyear’s assessment of potential liability using an analysis of
available information with respect to pending claims, historical experience, and current cost trends. The amount
of Goodyear’s ultimate liability in respect of these  matters may  differ from these estimates.

Deferred  Tax  Asset  Valuation  Allowance. At  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear  had  valuation  allowances
aggregating $1.65 billion against all of its net Federal and state and some of its international subsidiaries deferred
tax assets.

The net Federal and state deferred tax assets are almost entirely composed of deductions available to reduce
Federal and state taxable income in future years. The international deferred tax assets include loss carryforwards
as well as deductions available to reduce  future international  taxable  income.

The valuation allowance was calculated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 109 which requires an
assessment  of  both  negative  and  positive  evidence  when  measuring  the  need  for  a  valuation  allowance.  In
accordance with SFAS 109, evidence, such as operating results during the most recent three-year period, is given
more weight than our expectations of future profitability which are inherently uncertain. Goodyear’s U.S. losses
in  recent  periods  represented  sufficient  negative  evidence  to  require  a  full  valuation  allowance  against  its  net
Federal and state deferred tax assets under SFAS 109. Goodyear intends to maintain a valuation allowance against
its  deferred  tax  assets  until  sufficient  positive  evidence  exists  to  support  realization  of  the  Federal  and  state
deferred tax assets.

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Pensions  and  Postretirement  Benefits. Goodyear’s  recorded  liability  for  pensions  and  postretirement  benefits
other than pensions is based on a number of assumptions, including future health care costs, maximum company
covered benefit costs, life expectancies, retirement rates, discount rates, long term rates of return on plan assets
and  future  compensation  levels.  Certain  of  these  assumptions  are  determined  with  the  assistance  of  outside
actuaries. Assumptions about health care costs, life expectancies, retirement rates and future compensation levels
are  based  on  past  experience  and  anticipated  future  trends,  including  an  assumption  about  inflation.  Discount
rates are based on market indicators at the time these assumptions are established. The expected return on plan
assets  is  determined  using  historical  compound  annualized  returns  of  Goodyear’s  pension  fund  for  15  or  more
years.  These  assumptions  are  regularly  reviewed  and  revised  when  appropriate,  and  changes  in  one  or  more  of
them could affect the amount of Goodyear’s recorded expenses for these benefits. If the actual experience differs
from  expectations,  Goodyear’s  financial  position,  results  of  operations  and  liquidity  in  future  periods  could  be
affected.

As  of  December  31,  2002,  the  aggregate  projected  benefit  obligation  for  Goodyear’s  pension  plans  was
$5.83 billion. A 25 basis point change in the U.S. discount rate would change the projected benefit obligation and
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by approximately $100 million and would impact pension expense in
2003  by  approximately  $9  million.  As  of  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear’s  accumulated  postretirement  benefit
obligation was $2.61 billion. A 25 basis point change in the discount rate for its main U.S. plans would change
the  accumulated  postretirement  benefit  obligation  by  approximately  $50  million  and  would  impact  2003
postretirement benefit expense by approximately $2 million.

Effective January 1, 2003, Goodyear has reduced its expected return on U.S. pension plan assets from 9.5%
to  8.5%  to  reflect  lower  expectations  for  long  term  investment  returns.  This  change  is  expected  to  increase
pension expense approximately $25 million for the year. Amortization of existing losses is expected to increase
pension  expense  substantially  in  future  periods.  The  investment  mix  of  the  U.S.  pension  assets  is  typically
approximately 70% equities and 30% bonds.

Goodyear’s U.S. pension asset returns were a negative 14.7% for the year ended December 31, 2002. The
unfunded  amount  of  Goodyear’s  benefit  obligation  at  December  31,  2002  was  $2.23  billion,  compared  to
$1.04 billion at December 31, 2001. For the year ended December 31, 2002, Goodyear incurred a $1.26 billion
charge  to  Accumulated  Other  Comprehensive  Income  for  unfunded  pension  benefit  obligations,  compared  to  a
$235.4 million charge for the year ended December 31, 2001. If market conditions continue to deteriorate, these
charges could continue to increase in future periods.

Although  subject  to  change  in  view  of  the  volatility  of  the  capital  markets,  based  on  current  estimates,
Goodyear  expects  to  make  contributions  to  its  domestic  pension  plans  of  approximately  $375  million  to
$425  million  in  2004  in  order  to  satisfy  statutory  minimum  funding  requirements.  Goodyear  will  be  subject  to
additional  statutory  minimum  funding  requirements  after  2004.  The  amount  of  funding  requirements  could  be
substantial and will be based on a number of factors, including the value of the pension assets at the time as well
as the interest rate for the relevant period.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

The  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  has  issued  Statement  of  Financial  Accounting  Standards  No.  143
(SFAS  143),  ‘‘Accounting  for  Asset  Retirement  Obligations.’’  SFAS  143  requires  companies  to  record  the  fair
value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred. The amount recorded as
a  liability  will  be  capitalized  by  increasing  the  carrying  amount  of  the  related  long-lived  asset,  which  is  then
depreciated over its useful life. SFAS 143 became effective for Goodyear on January 1, 2003. Goodyear does not
expect  the  adoption  of  SFAS  143  to  have  a  material  impact  on  its  financial  position,  results  of  operations  or
liquidity.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146
(SFAS  146),  ‘‘Accounting  for  Costs  Associated  with  Exit  or  Disposal  Activities.’’  SFAS  146  requires  that  a
liability  for  a  cost  associated  with  an  exit  or  disposal  activity  be  recognized  when  the  liability  is  incurred  and
establishes that fair value is the objective for initial measurement of the liability. The provisions of SFAS 146 are

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effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. Goodyear does not expect the
adoption of SFAS 146 to have a material impact  on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

The  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  has  issued  Interpretation  No.  45  (FIN  45),  ‘‘Guarantor’s
Accounting  and  Disclosure  Requirements  for  Guarantees,  Including  Indirect  Guarantees  of  Indebtedness  of
Others.’’ FIN 45 requires disclosures by guarantors about the nature of, and maximum potential payments under,
contracts  that  contingently  require  the  guarantor  to  make  payments  to  the  guaranteed  party  under  certain
circumstances  (such  as  financial  guarantees  and  product  warranties).  FIN  45  also  requires  the  recognition  by
guarantors of a liability, at fair value, for the obligation to stand ready to perform under the terms of the contract.
The recognition provisions of FIN 45 do not apply to product warranties. The disclosure provisions of FIN 45 are
effective for periods ending after December 15, 2002. The recognition provisions are effective on a prospective
basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. Goodyear does not expect the adoption of FIN
45 to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity. For further information,
refer to the note to the financial statements No. 22,  Commitments and  Contingent Liabilities.

The  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  has  issued  Interpretation  No.  46  (FIN  46),  ‘‘Consolidation  of
Variable  Interest  Entities.’’  FIN  46  requires  companies  to  consolidate,  at  fair  value,  the  assets,  liabilities  and
results of operations of variable interest entities (VIEs) in which the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to
permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties or in
which they hold a controlling financial interest through means other than the majority ownership of voting equity.
Controlling financial interests typically are present when a company either 1) has the direct or indirect ability to
make  decisions  about  the  VIE’s  activities,  2)  holds  an  obligation  to  absorb  expected  losses  of  a  VIE,  or  3)  is
entitled  to  receive  the  expected  residual  returns  of  a  VIE.  FIN  46  requires  disclosures  by  companies,  effective
with  financial  statements  issued  after  January  31,  2003,  about  the  nature,  purpose,  size  and  activities  of  VIEs
covered by its provisions, and their maximum exposure to loss. FIN 46 also requires companies to consolidate
VIEs  created  before  February  1,  2003,  in  financial  statements  for  periods  beginning  after  June  15,  2003.  Early
adoption is permitted.

The Company is a party to lease agreements with two unrelated special purpose entities (SPEs) that are VIEs
as  defined  by  FIN  46.  The  agreements  are  related  to  certain  North  American  distribution  facilities  and  certain
corporate aircraft. The fair value of the assets and liabilities, and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss prior
to  insurance  recoveries,  is  approximately  $30  million  in  each  SPE.  Upon  consolidation  of  the  assets,  liabilities
and results of operations of these SPEs, the Company expects its property, plant and equipment and long term
debt  to  each  increase  by  approximately  $60  million.  Financing  costs  recognized  in  the  Company’s  financial
statements  are  not  expected  to  change  significantly.  Financing  costs  related  to  these  two  SPEs  are  currently
included in SAG, and will be recognized prospectively as Interest Expense upon the consolidation of the SPEs.

Wingfoot A/R LLC, a qualified SPE that purchases certain of the Company’s domestic accounts receivable,
is excluded from the scope of FIN 46 as it is accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards  No.  140  (SFAS  140),  ‘‘Accounting  for  Transfers  and  Servicing  of  Financial  Assets  and  Extinguish-
ments of Liabilities.’’

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Segment  information  reflects  the  strategic  business  units  of  Goodyear,  which  are  organized  to  meet  customer
requirements and global competition. The Tire business is managed on a regional basis. Engineered Products and
Chemical Products are managed on a global basis.

Results  of  operations  in  the  Tire  and  Engineered  Products  Segments  were  measured  based  on  net  sales  to
unaffiliated customers and segment operating income. Results of operations of the Chemical Products Segment
were  measured  based  on  net  sales  (including  sales  to  other  SBUs)  and  segment  operating  income.  Segment
operating  income  included  transfers  to  other  SBUs.  Segment  operating  income  was  computed  as  follows:  Net
Sales less CGS and SAG (excluding corporate administrative expenses). Segment operating income also included
equity  (earnings)  losses  in  affiliates.  Segment  operating  income  did  not  include  the  previously  discussed
rationalization charges and certain other  items.

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Segment operating income was $420.3 million in 2002, $366.7 million in 2001 and $599.0 million in 2000.
Segment operating margin (segment operating income divided by segment sales) in 2002 was 2.9%, compared to
2.5% in  2001 and 4.0% in 2000.

For further information, refer to the note to the financial statements No. 19, Business Segments.

North American Tire

(In millions)
Tire Units *********************************************
Sales *************************************************
Segment Operating Income (Loss)**************************
Segment Operating Margin *******************************

2002

2001

2000

103.9
$6,703.3
(35.5)

112.0
$7,152.3
107.8

115.9
$7,111.3
260.7

(.5)%

1.5%

3.7%

North American Tire Segment unit sales in 2002 decreased 8.1 million units or 7.2% from 2001 and 12.0 million
units or 10.4% from 2000. Replacement unit sales in 2002 decreased 12.5% from 2001 and 12.3% from 2000.
Original equipment volume in 2002 increased  5.5%  from 2001  and  decreased 6.4% from  2000.

Revenues  in  2002  decreased  6.3%  from  2001  and  5.7%  from  2000.  Sales  in  2002  decreased  compared  to
2001 due to reduced volume in certain segments of the replacement market and the lower tire units delivered in
connection  with  the  Ford  tire  replacement  program  initiated  in  2001.  Unfavorable  product  mix  also  negatively
impacted  sales  compared  to  2001.  Sales  were  favorably  affected  by  increased  sales  to  original  equipment
manufacturers in 2002 as automakers increased production.

During  2002,  Goodyear  supplied  approximately  500  thousand  tire  units  with  a  segment  operating  income
benefit  of  approximately  $10  million  in  connection  with  the  Ford  tire  replacement  program.  Ford  ended  the
replacement  program  on  March  31,  2002.  During  2001,  Goodyear  supplied  approximately  5  million  tire  units
with a segment operating income benefit of approximately $95 million in connection with the Ford replacement
program.

Revenues  in  2001  increased  compared  to  2000  due  to  the  favorable  impact  of  a  change  in  product  mix  to
higher priced tires, price increases in the replacement market and units delivered in connection with the Ford tire
replacement program for certain light truck tires of a competitor. Sales were adversely affected in 2001 by lower
original  equipment  volume  resulting  from  production  cutbacks  by  the  manufacturers  of  automobiles  and
commercial trucks that Goodyear supplies, and lower volume in the replacement market during the fourth quarter,
as  economic  conditions  deteriorated.  As  previously  mentioned,  during  2001  Goodyear  supplied  approximately
5 million tire units with a segment operating income impact of approximately $95 million in connection with the
Ford tire replacement program.

North American Tire segment operating income decreased substantially from 2001 due to lower tonnage and
higher  plant  compensation  costs  and  operating  expenses  of  approximately  $155  million.  Segment  operating
income  was  also  negatively  impacted  by  lower  replacement  sales  volume,  including  the  Ford  program,  of
approximately  $150  million.  Product  mix,  primarily  replacement  consumer  and  commercial,  unfavorably
impacted segment operating income by approximately $33 million as did the impact of the $10 million charge
related  to  the  closure  of  Penske  Automotive  Centers  in  the  United  States  on  April  6,  2002.  Segment  operating
income in 2002 was favorably impacted by a decrease in raw material costs of approximately $120 million and in
SAG expenses of approximately $28 million. In addition, 2001 included a charge of $30 million for a proactive
tire replacement program covering certain tires in  service on  15-passenger vans and  ambulances.

Segment operating income in 2001 decreased from 2000 due to higher unit conversion costs resulting from
lower levels of plant utilization, higher raw material costs, higher SAG costs, lower sales volume and the charge
for Goodyear’s tire replacement program. Segment operating income was favorably impacted by price increases
in the replacement market, a shift in mix to higher margin tires, the Ford replacement program and lower research
and development costs.

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Segment  operating  income  in  2001  and  2000  included  expenses  related  to  amortization  of  goodwill  and
intangible  assets  with  indefinite  useful  lives  totaling  $3.5  million  and  $3.4  million,  respectively.  In  accordance
with SFAS 142, amortization of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives ceased at January 1,
2002.

Segment  operating  income  did  not  include  net  rationalization  charges  (credits)  totaling  $(1.9)  million  in
2002, $31.6 million in 2001 and $(.7) million in 2000. Segment operating income in 2002 also did not include the
writeoff of a miscellaneous investment totaling $4.1 million.

Revenues and segment operating income in the North American Tire Segment may be adversely affected in
future  periods  by  the  effects  of  continued  competitive  pricing  conditions,  reduced  demand  in  the  replacement
market,  changes  in  product  mix,  unanticipated  increases  in  raw  material  and  energy  prices,  higher  wage  and
benefit costs and general economic conditions. On April 19, 2003, Goodyear’s master contract with the United
Steelworkers  of  America  will  expire.  Approximately  8,400  employees  or  26%  of  the  segment’s  employees  are
covered by this contract. It is uncertain at this time whether an agreement will be reached without interruption of
production, and the terms of any agreement ultimately reached could result in higher wage and benefit costs in the
United States.

European Union Tire

(In millions)
Tire Units *********************************************
Sales *************************************************
Segment Operating Income *******************************
Segment Operating Margin *******************************

2002

2001

2000

61.5
$3,314.9
102.6

3.1%

61.1
$3,128.0
57.2
1.8%

60.3
$3,198.1
88.7
2.8%

European  Union  Tire  Segment  unit  sales  in  2002  increased  .4  million  units  or  .6%  from  2001  and  1.2  million
units or 2.0% from 2000. Replacement unit sales in 2002 decreased .9% from 2001 and 2.8% from 2000. Original
equipment volume in 2002 increased 3.8% from 2001  and 13.7% from  2000.

Revenues in 2002 increased 6.0% from 2001 and 3.6% from 2000. Revenues increased in 2002 compared to
2001 primarily due to the favorable impact of currency translation of approximately $199 million. Revenues were
also positively impacted by increased prices, higher volume in the original equipment market, and increased sales
of high  performance and winter tires.

Revenues decreased in 2001 from 2000 due primarily to currency translation. Currency translation adversely
affected European Union Tire Segment sales by approximately $85 million in 2001 compared to 2000. Revenues
also decreased in 2001 due to a shift in mix toward lower-priced original equipment tires and competitive pricing
pressures, particularly in the first half of 2001. Revenues were favorably impacted by  higher volume.

European Union Tire segment operating income increased 79.4% from 2001 and 17.7% from 2000. Segment
operating  income  increased  in  2002  due  primarily  to  lower  raw  material  costs  of  approximately  $28  million,
higher  production  tonnage  and  cost  containment  programs  of  approximately  $17  million,  and  the  impact  of
currency translation of approximately $6 million. Segment operating income in 2002 was also favorably impacted
by higher volume and improved pricing. Higher SAG expenses of approximately $21 million adversely impacted
segment operating income in 2002.

Segment operating income decreased in 2001 from 2000 due to higher raw material costs, a change in mix to
lower  margin  original  equipment  tires  and  currency  translation,  which  reduced  operating  income  by  approxi-
mately $5 million in 2001 compared to 2000. Segment operating income was favorably impacted by higher sales
volume and lower SAG costs resulting  from cost  containment  and rationalization programs.

Segment  operating  income  in  2001  and  2000  included  expenses  related  to  amortization  of  goodwill  and
intangible assets with indefinite useful lives totaling $13.0 million and $12.6 million, respectively. In accordance
with SFAS 142, amortization of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives ceased at January 1,
2002.

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Segment  operating  income  did  not  include  net  rationalization  charges  totaling  $2.7  million  and  gains  on
asset sales of $11.4 million in 2002, net rationalization charges totaling $81.5 million and gains on asset sales of
$17.0 million in 2001 and net rationalization charges  totaling  $23.3 million in 2000.

Revenues and segment operating income in the European Union Tire Segment may be adversely affected in
future periods by the effects of continued competitive pricing conditions, changes in mix, unanticipated increases
in raw material and energy prices, currency  translation  and the general  economic  slowdown in the region.

Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire

(In millions)
Tire Units **************************************************
Sales ******************************************************
Segment Operating Income ************************************
Segment Operating Margin ************************************

2002

2001

2000

16.1
$807.1
91.9
11.4%

14.0
$703.1
20.2
2.9%

15.6
$793.0
54.6
6.9%

Eastern  Europe,  Africa  and  Middle  East  Tire  Segment  (‘‘Eastern  Europe  Tire’’)  unit  sales  in  2002  increased
2.1 million units or 15.5% from 2001 and .5 million units or 3.2% from 2000. Replacement unit sales in 2002
increased  20.0%  from  2001  and  10.2%  from  2000.  Original  equipment  volume  in  2002  decreased  2.0%  from
2001 and 18.8% from 2000.

Revenues in 2002 increased 14.8% from 2001 and 1.8% from 2000. Revenues in 2002 increased from 2001
due  to  higher  replacement  volume  and  improved  pricing.  Currency  translation,  primarily  in  South  Africa,
adversely impacted revenue in 2002 by  approximately  $25 million.

Revenues in 2001 decreased from 2000 due to currency devaluations in Turkey and South Africa and lower
volume  in  both  the  original  equipment  and  replacement  markets.  The  effects  of  currency  translation  adversely
affected Eastern Europe Tire Segment sales by  approximately $120  million in 2001  compared  to 2000.

Eastern  Europe  Tire  segment  operating  income  in  2002  increased  significantly  from  2001  and  2000.
Segment operating income in 2002 increased due to the benefit of cost reduction programs and higher levels of
plant  utilization  of  approximately  $34  million,  a  change  in  mix  to  higher  margin  replacement  tires  of
approximately  $20  million  and  higher  replacement  volume  of  approximately  $19  million.  Segment  operating
income was also favorably affected by lower raw material costs and the impact of currency translation. Higher
SAG costs adversely impacted segment operating  income in 2002.

Segment operating income in 2001 decreased from 2000 due to the economic crisis in Turkey, the effects of
currency translation of approximately $25 million, lower sales volume and the effect of production cutbacks to
align inventory levels with demand. Segment operating income was favorably impacted by reduced SAG resulting
from cost containment and rationalization programs.

Segment operating income in 2001 and 2000 included expenses related to amortization of goodwill totaling
$4.2  million  and  $4.3  million,  respectively.  In  accordance  with  SFAS  142,  amortization  of  goodwill  ceased  at
January 1, 2002.

Segment operating income did not include net rationalization charges (credits) totaling $(.4) million in 2002,

$11.2 million in 2001 and $9.6 million in  2000.

Revenues and segment operating income in the Eastern Europe Tire Segment may be adversely affected in
future periods by the effects of continued competitive pricing conditions, changes in mix, unanticipated increases
in raw material and energy prices, continued volatile economic conditions and currency translation.

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Latin American Tire

(In millions)
Tire Units ***********************************************
Sales ***************************************************
Segment Operating Income *********************************
Segment Operating Margin *********************************

2002

2001

2000

19.9
$947.6
102.4
10.8%

20.0
$1,012.6
89.8
8.9%

19.7
$1,047.9
69.8
6.7%

Latin  American  Tire  Segment  unit  sales  in  2002  decreased  .1  million  units  or  .3%  from  2001  but  increased
.2  million  units  or  1.0%  from  2000.  Replacement  unit  sales  in  2002  increased  1.7%  from  2001  but  decreased
4.7% from 2000. Original equipment volume in 2002 decreased 4.7% from 2001 but increased 19.0% from 2000.

Revenues  in  2002  decreased  6.4%  from  2001  and  9.6%  from  2000.  Revenues  in  2002  were  adversely
impacted  by  approximately  $227  million  due  to  the  effects  of  currency  translation,  particularly  in  Argentina,
Brazil, Venezuela and Mexico. Revenues were favorably impacted by price increases, improved product mix and
higher  volume in the replacement market.

Revenues  in  2001  decreased  compared  to  2000  due  to  currency  translation,  particularly  in  Brazil,  of
approximately  $85  million,  a  shift  in  mix  toward  lower-priced  original  equipment  tires,  lower  volume  in  the
replacement  market  due  to  an  economic  slowdown  and  weak  economic  conditions  in  the  region.  Revenues
benefited from price adjustments partially offsetting currency movements and higher volume.

Latin American Tire segment operating income in 2002 increased 14.0% from 2001 and 46.7% from 2000.
Segment operating income in 2002 was favorably impacted by approximately $45 million related to pricing and
product mix, approximately $20 million related to lower raw material costs and higher replacement sales volume.
Segment  operating  income  in  2002  was  adversely  impacted  by  the  effects  of  currency  translation  of  approxi-
mately $46 million and increased SAG  expenses.

Segment operating income in 2001 reflected price adjustments partially offsetting currency movements, the
benefits  of  cost  reduction  programs,  rationalizations,  lower  raw  material  costs  and  higher  volume  compared  to
2000.  Segment  operating  income  in  2001  was  adversely  affected  by  currency  translation  of  approximately
$35 million and a change in mix to lower margin  original equipment tires.

Segment  operating  income  in  2001  included  expenses  related  to  the  amortization  of  goodwill  totaling

$.1 million. In accordance with SFAS 142, amortization  of goodwill ceased at January 1, 2002.

Segment operating income did not include the gain from the sale of land and buildings in Mexico totaling
$13.7  million  in  2002,  rationalization  charges  totaling  $.2  million  in  2001  and  rationalization  charges  totaling
$65.7 million and a $5.0 million gain on the  sale of land at a  manufacturing facility in Mexico in 2000.

Revenues and segment operating income in the Latin American Tire Segment may be adversely affected in
future periods by the effects of continued competitive pricing conditions, changes in mix, unanticipated increases
in raw material and energy prices, continued volatile economic conditions, future adverse economic conditions in
the region and currency translation.

Asia Tire

(In millions)
Tire Units **************************************************
Sales ******************************************************
Segment Operating Income ************************************
Segment Operating Margin ************************************

2002

2001

2000

12.9
$531.7
43.9
8.3%

12.2
$493.9
19.9
4.0%

11.8
$524.6
17.9
3.4%

Asia Tire Segment unit sales in 2002 increased .7 million units or 5.5% from 2001 and 1.1 million units or 9.3%
from 2000. Replacement unit sales in 2002 increased 3.6% from 2001 and 2000. Original equipment volume in
2002 increased 10.5% from 2001 and 24.1% from  2000.

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Revenues in 2002 increased 7.7% from 2001 and 1.4% from 2000. Revenues in 2002 increased compared to
2001  due  primarily  to  higher  original  equipment  and  replacement  volume  and  improved  selling  prices  on
replacement  tires.  The  effects  of  currency  translation  also  had  a  favorable  impact  on  sales  of  approximately
$2 million in 2002.

Revenues  in  2001  decreased  from  2000,  reflecting  the  adverse  impacts  of  currency  translation  of

approximately $35 million, softening demand  in some  markets and competitive pricing pressures.

Asia Tire segment operating income increased substantially from 2001 and 2000. Segment operating income
in  2002  increased  compared  to  2001  due  to  lower  raw  material  costs  of  approximately  $8  million,  improved
pricing and product mix of approximately $7 million and lower conversion costs as a result of cost containment
programs of approximately $6 million. The effects of currency translation also had a favorable impact on segment
operating income. Segment operating income  in 2002 was adversely affected by  higher SAG expenses.

Segment operating income in 2001 increased from 2000 as the adverse effects of currency translation and
price competition were offset by lower conversion costs as a result of cost containment programs, higher volume
and lower raw material costs.

Segment  operating  income  in  2001  and  2000  included  expenses  related  to  the  amortization  of  goodwill
totaling  $1.6  million  and  $2.4  million,  respectively.  In  accordance  with  SFAS  142,  amortization  of  goodwill
ceased at January 1, 2002.

Segment operating income did not include rationalization charges (credits) totaling $(1.7) million in 2002,

$45.4 million in 2001 and $3.3 million in  2000.

Revenues  and  segment  operating  income  in  the  Asia  Tire  Segment  may  be  adversely  affected  in  future
periods by the effects of continued competitive pricing conditions, changes in mix, unanticipated increases in raw
material and energy costs and currency translation.

Sales  and  segment  operating  income  of  the  Asia  Tire  Segment  reflect  the  results  of  Goodyear’s  majority-
owned  tire  business  in  the  region.  In  addition,  Goodyear  owns  a  50%  interest  in  SPT,  the  largest  tire
manufacturer, marketer and exporter in Australia and New Zealand. Results of operations of SPT are not reported
in segment results, and are reflected in Goodyear’s Consolidated Statement of Income using the equity method.

The following table presents the sales and segment operating income of the Company’s Asia Tire Segment

together with 100% of the sales and operating  income  of SPT:

(In millions)
Net Sales:

2002

2001

2000

Asia  Tire Segment *************************************
SPT *************************************************

$ 531.7
523.6

$493.9
481.3

$ 524.6
563.6

Operating Income (Loss):

Asia  Tire Segment *************************************
SPT *************************************************

$1,055.3

$975.2

$1,088.2

$

$

43.9
(3.7)

$ 19.9
(25.4)

40.2

$ (5.5)

$

$

17.9
(11.1)

6.8

SPT net sales in 2002 increased 8.8% from 2001, but decreased 7.1% from 2000. SPT net sales in 2002 increased
from  2001  due  to  the  strengthening  of  the  Australian  dollar  against  the  U.S.  dollar.  SPT  net  sales  in  2001
decreased  from  2000  due  to  currency  translation  and  competitive  low  cost  imports  aided  by  continued  import
tariff reductions in Australia.

SPT operating income in 2002 increased 85.4% from 2001 and 66.7% from 2000. SPT operating income in
2002  increased  compared  to  2001  due  to  the  benefits  of  the  rationalization  programs  in  the  prior  years.  SPT

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operating income in 2001 decreased from 2000 due to excess production capacity and the weakened Australian
dollar versus the U.S. dollar.

SPT  operating  income  did  not  include  a  net  rationalization  credit  of  $2.1  million  in  2002  or  net

rationalization charges of approximately  $48.0 million in 2001 and $32.2 million in 2000.

SPT debt totaled $131.3 million at December 31, 2002, of which $26.3 million was payable to Goodyear. At

December 31, 2001, SPT debt totaled $67.4 million.

For  further  information  on  SPT,  refer  to  the  note  to  the  financial  statements  No.  20,  Investment  in

Unconsolidated Affiliates.

Engineered Products

(In millions)
Sales *************************************************
Segment Operating Income *******************************
Segment Operating Margin *******************************

2002

2001

2000

$1,126.5
45.6
4.0%

$1,122.3
11.6
1.0%

$1,174.2
43.1
3.7%

Engineered Products Segment sales in 2002 increased .4% from 2001 and decreased 4.1% from 2000. Revenues
in 2002 increased from 2001 due largely to strong demand for military and custom products. Revenues in 2002
were adversely impacted by the effects of currency translation of approximately $29 million compared to 2001.

Revenues in 2001 decreased from 2000 due to unit sales decreases resulting from low product demand from
the automotive and transportation industries. Revenues were favorably impacted by increases in the conveyor belt
and replacement products markets.

Engineered Products segment operating income in 2002 increased from 2001 and 2000. Segment operating
income  in  2002  increased  significantly  from  2001  due  to  improved  productivity  of  approximately  $17  million,
volume  increases  of  approximately  $12  million  and  decreased  SAG  expenses  of  approximately  $16  million
primarily  due  to  aggressive  cost  containment  measures.  Segment  operating  income  in  2002  was  adversely
impacted by an unfavorable change in price/mix and the effects of  currency translation.

Segment  operating  income  in  2001  decreased  from  2000  due  primarily  to  lower  revenues,  increased  SAG
costs  and  increased  costs  associated  with  reduced  capacity  utilization  resulting  from  reduced  demand  from  the
automotive industry. Segment operating income was favorably impacted by lower research and development and
raw material costs.

Segment  operating  income  in  2001  included  expenses  related  to  amortization  of  goodwill  totaling

$1.0 million. In accordance with SFAS 142, amortization of goodwill ceased at January 1,  2002.

Segment operating income did not include a gain from the sale of land and buildings totaling $.6 million and
net  rationalization  charges  of  $4.6  million  in  2002,  and  net  rationalization  charges  of  $1.5  million  and
$3.8 million in 2001 and 2000, respectively.

Revenues and segment operating income in the Engineered Products Segment may be adversely affected in
future  periods  by  lower  original  equipment  demand,  competitive  pricing  pressures,  expected  continuing
unfavorable  economic  conditions  in  certain  markets,  adverse  economic  conditions  globally  in  the  mining,
construction  and  agriculture  industries,  unanticipated  increases  in  raw  material  and  energy  prices,  anticipated
higher wage and benefit costs and currency translation. The Engineered Products Segment plants in the U.S. are
included  in  Goodyear’s  master  contract  with  the  United  Steelworkers  of  America,  which  will  expire  in
April 2003. It is uncertain at this time whether an agreement will be reached without interruption of production,
and  the  terms  of  the  agreement  ultimately  reached  could  result  in  higher  wage  and  benefit  costs  in  the  United
States.

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Chemical Products

(In millions)
Sales ***************************************************
Segment Operating Income *********************************
Segment Operating Margin *********************************

2002

2001

2000

$937.9
69.4
7.4%

$1,037.3
60.2
5.8%

$1,129.7
64.2
5.7%

Chemical Products Segment sales in 2002 decreased 9.6% from 2001 and 17.0% from 2000. Approximately 65%
of  Chemical  Products  synthetic  materials  sold  are  to  Goodyear’s  other  segments.  Natural  rubber  plantations,  a
rubber  processing  facility  and  natural  rubber  purchasing  operations  are  included  in  the  Chemical  Products
Segment.

Revenues  in  2002  decreased  from  2001  primarily  due  to  the  impact  of  selling  the  Specialty  Chemical
Business  in  December  2001,  which  contributed  approximately  $127  million  of  revenue  in  2001.  Revenues  in
2002 were also unfavorably impacted by lower net selling prices, which were caused by decreased raw material
costs. Revenues were favorably impacted by approximately $6 million due to the effects of currency translation in
2002.

Revenues in 2001 decreased from 2000 due to lower volume resulting from the slowdown in the tire industry

and the tire inventory reductions at Goodyear.

Chemical  Products  segment  operating  income  in  2002  increased  15.3%  from  2001  and  8.1%  from  2000.
Segment  operating  income  in  2002  increased  primarily  due  to  lower  plant  utility  costs  of  approximately
$16 million, volume increases of approximately $10 million driven by the integration of internal synthetic rubber
to  Dunlop  branded  products,  reduced  manufacturing  costs  and  the  effect  of  currency  translation  compared  to
2001.  Lower  raw  material  costs  were  primarily  offset  by  reductions  in  net  selling  prices.  The  absence  of
approximately $12 million contributed by the Specialty Chemical Business in 2001 negatively impacted segment
operating income.

Segment  operating  income  in  2001  decreased  from  2000  primarily  due  to  lower  volume  as  a  result  of
decreased  demand  from  tire  manufacturers  (including  Goodyear)  and  higher  energy  costs.  Segment  operating
income benefited from lower raw material  and fixed costs.

Segment operating income did not include gains  on asset  sales of $27.4  million in  2001.

The Company is exploring the possible sale of its Chemical business to both enhance its financial flexibility

and focus future investments on its core  business.

Revenues  and  segment  operating  income  in  the  Chemical  Products  Segment  may  be  adversely  affected  in
future periods by competitive pricing pressures, lower aggregate demand levels for its products and unanticipated
increases in  raw material and energy prices.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Operating Activities

Net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities  was  $676.4  million  during  2002,  as  reported  on  the  Company’s
Consolidated  Statement  of  Cash  Flows.  Working  capital  (accounts  receivable  and  inventory  less  accounts
payable)  decreased  $167.9  million  to  $2.33  billion  at  December  31,  2002,  from  $2.50  billion  at  December  31,
2001, due primarily to increased accounts payable.

Investing Activities

Net  cash  used  in  investing  activities  was  $542.4  million  during  2002.  Capital  expenditures  in  2002  were
$457.9 million, of which $227.3 million was used on projects to increase capacity and improve productivity and
$230.6 million was used for tire molds and various other projects. Capital expenditures in 2002 and 2001 were
reduced  in  response  to  current  economic  and  business  conditions.  Capital  expenditures  are  expected  to

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approximate $360 million in 2003, including approximately $255 million for manufacturing improvements and
approximately $105 million for molds  and various other projects.

(In millions)
Capital expenditures******************************************
Depreciation ************************************************
Amortization************************************************

2002

2001

2000

$457.9
598.6
4.2

$435.4
596.4
40.3

$614.5
593.6
36.7

Depreciation  and  amortization  in  2001  and  2000  included  $29.0  million  and  $28.3  million,  respectively,  of
amortization related to goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives that are no longer amortized in
accordance  with  SFAS  142.  Depreciation  and  amortization  are  expected  to  be  in  the  range  of  $550  million  to
$650 million in 2003.

Investing activities in 2002 included net proceeds from the sale of land and buildings in the United States of
$1.3  million,  in  Latin  America  of  $23.3  million,  and  in  Europe  of  $28.7  million.  Also  during  2002,  Goodyear
acquired  additional  shares  of  its  tire  manufacturing  subsidiary  in  Slovenia  at  a  cost  of  $38.9  million.  The
Company’s  ownership  of  this  subsidiary  increased  from  60%  to  80%.  The  Company  also  acquired  additional
shares  of  its  tire  manufacturing  subsidiary  in  Turkey  at  a  cost  of  $15.9  million  during  2002.  Goodyear’s
ownership of this subsidiary increased from 59.4%  to  74.6%.

At  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear  had  binding  commitments  for  raw  materials  and  investments  in  land,
buildings  and  equipment  of  $440.3  million  and  off-balance-sheet  financial  guarantees  written  and  other
commitments totaling $77.4 million.

For  further  information  on  investing  activities,  refer  to  the  note  to  the  financial  statements  No.  7,

Investments.

Financing Activities

Net cash  used in financing activities was  $156.8 million during  2002.

(In millions)
Consolidated Debt***************************************
Debt to Debt and Equity *********************************

2002

December 31,
2001

2000

$3,642.2

$3,568.3

$3,585.8

84.8%

55.5%

50.6%

Consolidated Debt as stated above at December 31, 2000, did not include the 1.2% Convertible Notes issued to
Sumitomo  ($56.9  million  outstanding  at  December  31,  2000),  which  were  converted  into  2,278,896  shares  of
common stock of the Company in 2001.

During the third quarter of 2002, the Company issued 693,740 shares of its common stock for $15.9 million

in connection with the acquisition of additional shares  of its tire  manufacturing subsidiary in  Turkey.

Also  during  the  third  quarter  of  2002,  the  Company  issued  11.3  million  shares  of  its  common  stock  and

recorded $137.9 million as a contribution  to certain domestic  pension plans.

Certain  of  Goodyear’s  affiliates  are  restricted  from  remitting  funds  to  the  parent  company  by  means  of
dividends, advances or loans, primarily due to credit facility restrictions currently in place in those locations. At
December 31, 2002, approximately $211 million was restricted, of which approximately $103 million related to
affiliates not consolidated.

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Credit Sources

Restructuring and Refinancing of Credit Facilities

On April 1, 2003, the Company completed a comprehensive restructuring and refinancing of its bank credit and
receivables securitization facilities. After completing the restructuring and refinancing, the Company replaced a
total of  $2,938 million in finance facilities  with a  total of $3,345  million of  finance  facilities including:

) $750 million Senior Secured U.S. Revolving  Credit Facility due  April 2005;

) $645 million Senior Secured U.S. Term Facility due April 2005;

) $650 million Senior Secured European Facilities due April 2005; and

) $1.30 billion Senior Secured Asset-Backed Facilities due March  2006.

With  the  exception  of  approximately  $700  million  in  domestic  accounts  receivable  securitizations  and
$63 million in Canadian accounts receivable securitizations, each of the replaced finance facilities was unsecured.
In  addition  to  the  restructured  facilities,  at  April  1,  2003,  various  international  subsidiaries  of  Goodyear  had
approximately  $346  million  of  available  borrowings  under  non-domestic  accounts  receivable  securitization
facilities. The Company expects these international accounts receivable securitization facilities to be reduced in
the  second  quarter  of  2003  and  is  evaluating  alternatives  to  replace  or  restructure  them.  As  of  April  1,  2003,
Goodyear estimates it has short term committed and uncommitted bank credit agreements totaling approximately
$478  million.  The  continued  availability  of  the  uncommitted  arrangements  is  at  the  discretion  of  the  relevant
lender,  and  the  Company  expects  that  a  portion  of  these  arrangements  may  be  terminated  as  a  result  of  the
restructuring and refinancing.

As of April 1, 2003, the Company estimates that the total fees and expenses incurred for the restructuring
and refinancing will be approximately $120 million. In addition, the Company will pay a termination fee on the
senior  secured  asset-backed  facilities  at  termination  estimated  to  be  equal  to  100  basis  points  of  the  aggregate
principal amount. Of these costs, the Company estimates that approximately $15 million will be charged against
income  in  the  first  quarter  of  2003  and  the  remainder  will  be  charged  against  income  over  the  term  of  the
agreements.

The  accounts  receivable  and  debt  that  are  subject  to  the  new  $1.30  billion  asset-backed  facilities  will  be
included on Goodyear’s consolidated balance sheet. Accounts receivable subject to the terminated $763 million
domestic  and  Canadian  accounts  receivable  programs  were  not  included  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheet  at
December 31, 2002.

$750 Million Senior Secured U.S. Revolving Credit Facility

The Company’s amended and restated senior secured $750 million five-year revolving credit facility is with 26
domestic and international banks and provides for borrowing up to the $750 million commitment at any time until
April 30, 2005. Up to $600 million of the facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit. The Company
pays an annual commitment fee of 75 basis points on the undrawn portion of the commitment under the U.S. five-
year revolving credit facility.

$645 Million Senior Secured U.S. Term Facility

The $645 million U.S. term facility is with 33 domestic and international banks and matures on April 30, 2005.

The  Company  may  obtain  loans  under  both  the  U.S.  five-year  revolving  credit  facility  and  the  U.S.  term
facility (collectively, the ‘‘U.S. facilities’’) bearing interest at LIBOR plus 400 basis points or an alternative base
rate (the higher of JPMorgan’s prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 5 basis points) plus 300 basis points. If
loans under the $645 million term facility remain outstanding on April 30, 2004, fees equal to 100 basis points
(or 75 basis points if such facility has been reduced to not more than $200 million) shall be paid to each lender on
its ratable portion of the amount outstanding under the U.S. facilities.

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The collateral pledged under the U.S. facilities includes:
) subject to certain exceptions, all of the capital stock of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and 65% of

the capital stock of its foreign subsidiaries;

) perfected first-priority security interests in and mortgages on certain property, plant and equipment with a

book value of at least $1.00 billion;

) perfected first-priority security interests in and mortgages on substantially all of Goodyear’s other tangible
and intangible assets including real property, equipment, contract rights and intellectual  property; and
) perfected  second-priority  security  interests  in  all  accounts  receivable  and  inventory  pledged  as  security
under  the  Company’s  $1.30  billion  senior  secured  asset-backed  facilities,  cash  and  cash  accounts,  and
65%  of the capital stock of Goodyear Finance Holding S.A.

The indentures for the Company’s Swiss franc denominated bonds limit its ability to use its domestic tire
and automotive parts manufacturing facilities as collateral for secured debt without triggering a requirement that
bond  holders  be  secured  on  an  equal  and  ratable  basis.  The  manufacturing  facilities  indicated  above  will  be
pledged  to  ratably  secure  the  Company’s  Swiss  franc  denominated  bonds  to  the  extent  required  under  the
applicable  indenture.  However,  the  aggregate  amount  collateralized  by  these  manufacturing  facilities  will  be
limited to 15% of the Company’s shareholders’ equity, in order that the security interests granted to the lenders
under  the  restructured  facilities  will  not  be  required  to  be  shared  with  the  holders  of  indebtedness  outstanding
under the Company’s other existing bond  indentures.

The U.S. facilities contain certain covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability to incur
additional  secured  indebtedness  (including,  a  limit  of  $275  million  in  accounts  receivable  transactions),  make
investments, and sell assets beyond specified limits. The facilities prohibit Goodyear from paying dividends on its
common stock. Goodyear must also maintain a minimum consolidated net worth (as such term is defined in the
U.S. facilities) of at least $2.80 billion and $2.50 billion for quarters ending in 2003 and 2004, respectively, and
$2.00 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2005. Goodyear also is not permitted to fall below a ratio of 2.25
to 1.00 of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense (as such terms are defined in the U.S. facilities)
for  any  period  of  four  consecutive  fiscal  quarters.  In  addition,  Goodyear’s  ratio  of  consolidated  senior  secured
indebtedness  to  consolidated  EBITDA  (as  such  terms  are  defined  in  the  U.S.  facilities)  is  not  permitted  to  be
greater than  4.00 to 1.00 at any time.

In addition, the U.S. term facility requires that any amount outstanding under the facility be prepaid with:
) 75%  of the net cash proceeds of any asset sales or  dispositions greater than  $5.0 million;
) 50%  of net cash proceeds of any sale of the Engineered Products Segment; and
) 50%  of the net cash proceeds of any debt or equity  issuances.

The  U.S.  facilities  also  limit  the  amount  of  capital  expenditures  the  Company  may  make  to  $360  million,
$500  million,  and  $200  million  in  2003,  2004  and  2005  (through  April  30),  respectively.  The  amounts  of
permitted capital expenditures may be increased by the amount of net proceeds retained by the Company from
permitted asset sales and equity and debt issuances after application of the prepayment requirement in the U.S.
term facility described above. In addition, to the extent the Company does not reach the limit of permitted capital
expenditures in any given year, such shortfall  may  be carried over into the next year.

$650 Million Senior Secured European Facilities

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V. (‘‘GDTE’’) has entered into a $250 million senior secured revolving credit
facility  and  a  $400  million  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  (collectively,  the  ‘‘European  facilities’’).  These
facilities are with 33 domestic and international banks and mature on  April 30, 2005.

GDTE pays an annual commitment fee of 75 basis points on the undrawn portion of the commitments under
the European revolving facility. GDTE may obtain loans under the European facilities bearing interest at LIBOR
plus 400 basis points or an alternative base rate (the higher of JPMorgan’s prime rate or the federal funds rate
plus 5 basis points) plus 300 basis points. If loans under the $645 million U.S. term facility remain outstanding on
April 30, 2004, fees equal to 100 basis points (or 75 basis points if such facility has been reduced to not more

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than $200 million) shall be paid to each lender on its ratable portion of the amount outstanding under each of the
European facilities.

The collateral pledged under the European facilities includes:
) all of the capital stock of Goodyear Finance Holding S.A. and certain subsidiaries of GDTE; and
) a perfected first-priority interest in and mortgages on substantially all the tangible and intangible assets of
GDTE  in  the  United  Kingdom,  Luxembourg,  France  and  Germany  (and  Slovenia  if  Sava  Tires  Joint
Venture  Holding  d.o.o.  becomes  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  GDTE),  including  certain  accounts
receivable, inventory, real property, equipment, contract rights and cash and cash accounts, but excluding
certain accounts receivable used in securitization programs.

Consistent with the covenants applicable to Goodyear in the U.S. facilities, the European facilities contain
certain  covenants  applicable  to  GDTE  and  its  subsidiaries  which,  among  other  things,  limit  GDTE’s  ability  to
incur  additional  indebtedness  (including  a  limit  of  $275  million  in  accounts  receivable  transactions),  make
investments,  sell  assets  beyond  specified  limits,  pay  dividends  and  make  loans  or  advances  to  Goodyear
companies that are not subsidiaries of GDTE. The European facilities also contain certain covenants applicable to
the  Company  identical  to  those  in  the  U.S.  facilities.  The  European  facilities  also  limit  the  amount  of  capital
expenditures  that  GDTE  may  make  to  $180  million,  $250  million  and  $100  million  in  2003,  2004  and  2005
(through April 30), respectively.

Subject to the provisions in the European facilities and agreements with Goodyear’s joint venture partner,
Sumitomo  Rubber  Industries,  Ltd.  (which  include  limitations  on  loans  and  advances  from  GDTE  to  Goodyear
and  a  requirement  that  transactions  with  affiliates  be  consistent  with  past  practices  or  on  arms-length  terms),
GDTE is permitted to transfer funds to  Goodyear.

Any amount outstanding under the term facility  is  required to be prepaid  with:
) 75% of the net cash proceeds of all sales and dispositions of assets by GDTE and its subsidiaries greater

than $5 million; and

) 50%  of the net cash proceeds of debt and equity issuances by GDTE and its subsidiaries.

The  U.S.  and  European  facilities  can  be  used,  if  necessary,  to  fund  ordinary  course  of  business  needs,  to

repay maturing debt, and for other needs as  they  arise.

$1.30 Billion Senior Secured Asset-Backed  Credit Facilities

The Company has also entered into senior secured asset-backed credit facilities in an aggregate principal amount
of  $1.30  billion,  consisting  of  a  $500  million  revolving  credit  facility  and  an  $800  million  term  loan  facility.
These  facilities  may  be  increased  to  not  more  than  $1.60  billion  through  extensions  of,  or  increases  in,
commitments  by  new  or  existing  creditors.  The  facilities  mature  on  March  31,  2006.  Availability  under  the
facilities is limited by a borrowing base equal to the sum of (a) 85% of adjusted eligible accounts receivable and
(b)  (i)  if  the  effective  advance  rate  for  inventory  is  equal  to  or  greater  than  85%  of  the  recovery  rate  (as
determined by a third party appraisal) of such inventory, 85% of the recovery rate of such inventory, or (ii) if the
effective  advance  rate  for  inventory  is  less  than  85%  of  the  recovery  rate,  (A)  the  sum  of  35%  of  eligible  raw
materials,  65%  of  adjusted  eligible  finished  goods  relating  to  the  North  American  Tire  Segment,  and  60%  of
adjusted  eligible  finished  goods  relating  to  the  retail  division,  Engineered  Products  Segment  and  Chemical
Products Segment minus (B)  a rent reserve equal to three months’ rent and warehouse charges at facilities where
inventory is stored. The calculation of the borrowing base and reserves against inventory and accounts receivable
included in the borrowing base are subject to adjustment from time to time by the administrative agent and the
majority lenders in their discretion (not to be exercised unreasonably), based on the results of ongoing collateral
and borrowing base evaluations and appraisals. Availability under the facilities is further limited by a $50 million
availability block. If at any time the amount of outstanding borrowings under the facilities exceeds the borrowing
base,  the  Company  will  be  required  to  prepay  borrowings  sufficient  to  eliminate  the  excess  or  maintain
compensating deposits with the agent bank. The facilities are collateralized by a first-priority security interest in
all  accounts  receivable  and  inventory  of  Goodyear  and  its  domestic  and  Canadian  subsidiaries  (excluding
accounts  receivable  and  inventory  related  to  the  Company’s  North  American  joint  venture  with  Sumitomo  and

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Wingfoot Commercial Systems). The facilities contain certain covenants which are materially the same as those
in  the  U.S.  facilities,  with  capital  expenditures  of  $500  million  and  $150  million  permitted  in  2005  and  2006
(through March 31), respectively.

Terminated or Amended Facilities

Until April 1, 2003, the Company was a party to two revolving credit facilities, consisting of a $750 million five-
year revolving credit facility and a $575 million 364-day revolving credit facility. The Company was also a party
to an $800 million term loan agreement, a $50 million term loan agreement, a $700 million accounts receivable
facility with respect to its domestic trade accounts receivable and an aggregate of $346 million of non-domestic
accounts  receivable  facilities.  With  the  exception  of  (i)  the  non-domestic  accounts  receivable  facilities,  which
remain  in  place  as  of  April  1,  2003  and  (ii)  the  $750  million  five-year  revolving  credit  facility,  which  was
amended  and  restated,  each  of  these  arrangements  was  terminated  as  of  April  1,  2003,  in  connection  with  the
restructuring and refinancing.

Terminated or Amended Credit Facilities

Prior to being amended and restated, the $750 million five-year revolving credit facility was with 26 domestic and
international  banks  and  provided  for  borrowings  of  up  to  the  $750  million  commitment  at  any  time  until
August  15,  2005,  when  the  commitment  was  to  terminate  and  any  outstanding  loans  were  to  mature.  During
2002,  commitment  fees  averaged  26.1  basis  points.  Under  the  five-year  revolving  credit  facility,  the  Company
was permitted to provide up to $200 million of standby letters of credit. The Company provided $199.7 million of
standby  letters  of  credit  as  of  December  31,  2002.  During  2002,  participation  fees  for  the  five-year  revolving
credit facility averaged 144 basis points.

The $575 million 364-day revolving credit facility, which was an extension of a $775 million facility which
expired on August 13, 2002, was with 21 domestic and international banks and provided for borrowings of up to
the $575 million commitment at any time until August 12, 2003. During 2002, commitment fees for the 364-day
revolving credit facility averaged 18.4 basis  points.

There  were  no  borrowings  outstanding  under  these  agreements  at  any  time  during  2002  and  therefore  no
utilization fees were incurred. As of April 1, 2003, there were borrowings of $600 million under the revolving
facilities.

The $800 million term loan was with 28 domestic and international banks and was scheduled to mature on

March 30, 2004.

The  revolving  credit  facilities  and  the  term  loan  contained  certain  covenants  which,  among  other  things,
required  the  Company  to  maintain  at  the  end  of  each  fiscal  quarter  a  minimum  consolidated  net  worth  and  a
defined minimum interest coverage ratio. In addition, the agreements established limits on the aggregate amount
of consolidated debt and certain other obligations the Company and its subsidiaries were permitted to incur and
on the amount of unfunded benefit obligations permitted under certain  of the Company’s  pension  plans.

During  2002  and  early  2003  there  was  a  series  of  reductions  in  the  Company’s  credit  ratings,  and  the
Company  perceived  the  possibility  that  it  would  not  continue  to  comply  with  covenants  in  its  financing
agreements  relating  to  pension  plan  funding  and  minimum  net  worth  in  its  existing  financing  agreements.
Accordingly,  the  Company  entered  into  discussions  with  its  lenders  regarding  amendments  of  its  financing
agreements.  On  December  24,  2002,  the  Company  obtained  waivers  of  the  pension  funding  and  net  worth
covenants  contained  in  its  revolving  credit  facilities  and  term  loan  agreement.  The  Company  paid  fees  to  the
lenders as consideration for their granting the waivers. On March 5, 2003, these waivers were extended to April 4,
2003, and additional fees were paid.

Terminated Domestic Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility

Until April 1, 2003, Goodyear maintained a program for the continuous sale of substantially all of its domestic
trade accounts receivable to Wingfoot A/R LLC, a wholly-owned limited liability subsidiary company that is a
bankruptcy-remote SPE. The results of operations and financial position of Wingfoot A/R LLC are not included

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in the consolidated financial statements of the Company as provided by SFAS 140. Wingfoot A/R LLC purchased
Goodyear’s receivables with (a) the cash proceeds of borrowings from a group of four bank-affiliated issuers of
commercial  paper,  which  borrowings  ($624.1  million  and  $580.0  million  at  December  31,  2002  and  2001,
respectively)  were  secured  by  the  trade  accounts  receivable  purchased  from  Goodyear,  (b)  the  proceeds  of
Goodyear’s equity investment in Wingfoot A/R LLC, and (c) a subordinated note payable to Goodyear. Goodyear
paid fees under the program based on certain variable market interest rates and other agreed amounts. These fees
were  reported  as  Other  (Income)  and  Expense.  Wingfoot  A/R  LLC  was  permitted  to  borrow  a  maximum  of
$700 million from the note purchasers. The aggregate amount of Goodyear’s investments in Wingfoot A/R LLC
was $313.1 million and $483.3 million at December 31, 2002  and 2001, respectively.

The  Wingfoot  A/R  facility  was  amended  on  December  10,  2002.  The  amendment  reduced  the  rating
required to be maintained by the Company for its long term debt discussed above from Ba2/BB to Ba3/BB-. In
connection with the amendment, the Company agreed to increase the amounts payable to the lenders under the
facility and paid fees to the lenders as additional consideration for their granting the amendment. On March 20,
2003,  Moody’s  Investor  Services  lowered  Goodyear’s  senior  unsecured  debt  rating  to  B1.  Although  this  rating
provided  the  lenders  with  certain  termination  rights,  the  lenders  did  not  seek  to  terminate  the  facility  and  the
outstanding  borrowings  under  the  facility  were  retired  in  connection  with  the  restructuring  and  refinancing  on
April 1, 2003.

Non-Domestic Accounts Receivable Securitization  Facilities

Various  international  subsidiaries  of  the  Company  have  also  established  accounts  receivable  continuous  sales
programs whereunder these subsidiaries may receive proceeds from the sale of certain of their receivables. These
subsidiaries  retain  servicing  responsibilities.  At  December  31,  2002,  the  value  in  U.S.  dollars  of  which  these
international subsidiaries may borrow is approximately $409 million. As of April 1, 2003, the amount available
for borrowing under these facilities was approximately $346 million. The Company expects these facilities to be
reduced  in  the  second  quarter  of  2003  and  is  evaluating  alternatives  to  replace  them.  During  March  2003,  a
$63  million  accounts  receivable  facility  in  Canada  was  retired.  The  receivables  pledged  under  the  retired
Canadian facility now constitute a portion of the collateral pledged under the $1.30 billion senior secured asset-
backed  facility.  In  addition,  various  other  international  subsidiaries  of  Goodyear  sold  certain  of  their  trade
receivables during 2002 and 2001.

At December 31, 2002, the net proceeds for all sales of receivables by Goodyear were $916.1 million. Net
cash inflows of $34.8 million were received in 2002 from transfers of accounts receivable under these and other
programs.  For  further  information,  refer  to  the  note  to  the  financial  statements  No.  4,  Accounts  and  Notes
Receivable.

Credit Ratings

On January 1, 2002, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investor Services rated the Company’s long term debt at
BBB and Baa3, respectively. During 2002 and early 2003, credit rating agencies reduced the Company’s credit
rating on short term and long term debt to non-investment grade status. As a result of these ratings actions and
other  related  events,  the  Company’s  access  to  the  capital  markets  is  limited.  In  addition,  financing  and  related
expenses  under  some  existing  arrangements  have  increased  as  a  result  of  the  Company’s  non-investment  grade
ratings.

On March 20, 2003, Moody’s Investors Services assigned a (P)Ba2 long term debt rating to Goodyear’s then
proposed restructured credit facilities. At the same time, Moody’s assigned Goodyear a senior implied rating of
Ba3,  an  unsecured  long  term  issuer  rating  of  B1  and  lowered  Goodyear’s  senior  unsecured  debt  rating  to  B1.
Moody’s rating outlook is stable. On April 2, 2003, Standard & Poor’s affirmed its BB– long term debt rating,
maintained  its  negative  outlook  and  lowered  the  rating  on  Goodyear’s  unsecured  notes  to  B+.  On  March  20,
2003,  Standard  &  Poor’s  assigned  ratings  on  the  then  proposed  restructured  credit  facilities  of:  BB+  for  the
$1.30  billion  senior  secured  asset-backed  credit  facility  and  BB–  for  the  U.S.  facilities  and  the  European
facilities.

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Dividends

On February 4, 2003, the Company announced that it eliminated its quarterly cash dividend. The Company had
paid cash dividends at a quarterly rate of $.12 per share since the fourth quarter of 2001, when it was decreased
from $.30 per share. The determination of dividend payments is made by the Company’s Board of Directors on a
quarterly basis. The dividend reduction was effected by the Board in order to conserve cash for the Company’s
business and should result in annual cash savings to the Company of approximately $84 million per year. Under
the  Company’s  restructured  credit  agreements,  the  Company  is  not  permitted  to  pay  dividends  on  its  common
stock.

Turnaround Strategy

The Company is currently implementing the initial stages of a turnaround strategy for the North American Tire
Segment  which  will  require  the  Company  to  1)  stabilize  margins  and  market  shares,  2)  simplify  the  sales  and
supply  chain  process,  3)  execute  key  cost-cutting,  brand  and  distribution  strategies  and  4)  grow  the  business
through  new  product  introductions  and  new  sales  channels.  There  is  no  assurance  that  the  Company  will
successfully implement this turnaround strategy. In particular, this strategy and the Company’s liquidity could be
adversely affected by trends that negatively affected the North American Tire Segment in 2002 and prior years,
including industry overcapacity which limits pricing power, weakness in the replacement tire market, increased
competition from low cost manufacturers and a related decline in Goodyear’s market share, weak U.S. economic
conditions, and increases in medical and pension costs. The Company’s financial position, results of operations
and liquidity could also be adversely affected by events related to the expiration of Goodyear’s master contract
with the United Steelworkers of America and other factors mentioned in the discussion of the North American
Tire Segment above.

Future Capital Requirements

Based  upon  the  Company’s  projected  operating  results,  the  Company  believes  that  cash  flow  from  operations
together  with  available  borrowing  under  its  restructured  credit  facilities  and  other  sources  of  liquidity  will  be
adequate  to  meet  the  Company’s  anticipated  requirements  for  working  capital,  debt  service  and  capital
expenditures through December 31, 2003.

Prior to March 2003, the Company had not historically drawn down its revolving credit facilities to meet its
liquidity demands. However, during March 2003, the Company did draw down approximately $600 million from
its  revolving  credit  facilities.  In  the  future,  the  Company  intends  to  access  its  restructured  revolving  credit
facilities to support its liquidity demands on  an as needed  basis.

Based  on  the  Company’s  operating  results  and  other  information  available  to  the  Company,  the  Company
expects to be in compliance with the covenants in its revolving credit facilities, term loans and other bank loans
through the end of 2003. In the event the Company failed to comply with these covenants, the lenders would have
the right to cease further loans to the Company and to demand the repayment of all outstanding loans under these
facilities.

The Company’s $3,345 million of bank finance facilities mature in 2005 and 2006; and the Company would
have to refinance these facilities in the capital markets if they were not renewed by the banks. Because of its debt
ratings, recent operating performance and other factors, the Company believes its access to such markets at the
present  is  limited.  The  Company’s  ability  to  improve  its  access  to  the  capital  markets  is  highly  dependent  on
successfully implementing its turnaround strategy. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in
implementing  its  turnaround  strategy.  Failure  to  successfully  complete  the  turnaround  strategy  could  have  a
material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and liquidity.

For further information on financing activities, refer to the notes to the financial statements No. 10, Financial

Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments, and  No.  24, Subsequent Events.

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Commitments & Contingencies

The  following  table  presents,  at  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear’s  obligations  and  commitments  to  make  future
payments under contracts and contingent commitments.

(In millions)

Contractual Obligations
Long Term Debt (1) ***************
Capital Lease Obligations (2) ********
Operating Leases (3) ***************
Binding Commitments (4)***********
Total Contractual Cash Obligations ***

Payment Due by Period as of December 31, 2002

Total

1  Year

2 Years

3 Years

4 Years

5 Years

$3,295.8
101.6
1,403.6
440.3

$ 364.4
9.8
267.2
428.3

$

5.6
9.2
221.6
9.7

$1,329.2
7.6
174.8
.8

$386.3
6.8
160.4
.7

$302.8
6.6
105.0
.6

After  5
Years

$ 907.5
61.6
474.6
.2

$5,241.3

$1,069.7

$246.1

$1,512.4

$554.2

$415.0

$1,443.9

Other Off-Balance-Sheet Financial
Guarantees Written and Other
Commitments (5) ****************

$

77.4

$

12.8

$ 45.0

$

.8

$

.2

$

4.9

$

13.7

Amount of Commitment Expiration per Period

(1) Long  term  debt  payments  reflect  the  restructuring  and  refinancing  of  the  Company’s  credit  facilities  on

April 1, 2003.

(2) The present value of capital lease obligations is  $63.0 million.

(3) Operating  leases  do  not  include  minimum  sublease  rentals  of  $43.5  million,  $34.1  million,  $24.2  million,
$15.7  million,  $9.2  million,  and  $15.2  million  in  each  of  the  periods  above,  respectively,  for  a  total  of
$141.9 million. Net operating lease payments total $1,261.7 million. The present value of operating leases is
$761.2  million.  The  operating  leases  relate  to,  among  other  things,  computers  and  office  equipment,  real
estate, and miscellaneous other assets, which are in some instances leased from SPEs owned and controlled
by  independent,  unaffiliated  lessors  that  are  owned  or  financed  by  financial  institutions.  At  December  31,
2002, the Company was a party to lease agreements with two unrelated SPEs. The agreements are related to
certain  North  American  distribution  facilities  and  certain  corporate  aircraft.  Minimum  operating  lease
payments in the above table include approximately $30 million in 2006 related to the distribution facilities.
No director, officer or employee of Goodyear or any of its subsidiaries or other affiliate holds any direct or
indirect  interest in such entities. No asset  is leased from any related  party.

(4) Binding commitments are for normal operations of the Company and include investments in land, buildings
and equipment and raw materials purchased through short term supply contracts at fixed prices or at formula
prices related to market prices or negotiated prices.

(5) Other off-balance-sheet financial guarantees written and other commitments include, at December 31, 2002,
approximately $43.0 million related to an option held by Goodyear’s minority partner in Sava Tires to require
Goodyear to purchase the partner’s 20% equity interest in Sava Tires. The minority partner may exercise its
option during various periods beginning in  2003 and extending  through 2005.

In addition, the following contingent contractual obligations, the amounts of which can not be estimated, are

not included in the table above:

) The  terms  and  conditions  of  Goodyear’s  global  alliance  with  Sumitomo  as  set  forth  in  the  Umbrella
Agreement  between  Goodyear  and  Sumitomo  provide  for  certain  minority  exit  rights  available  to
Sumitomo commencing in 2009. Sumitomo’s exit rights, in the unlikely event of exercise, could require
Goodyear to make a substantial payment to acquire Sumitomo’s interest in  the alliance.

) Pursuant to an agreement entered into in 2001, Ansell Ltd. (Ansell), formerly Pacific Dunlop Ltd., has the
right,  during  the  period  beginning  August  2005  and  ending  one  year  later,  to  require  Goodyear  to
purchase Ansell’s 50% interest in SPT at a formula price based on the earnings of SPT. If Ansell does not
exercise  its  right,  Goodyear  may  require  Ansell  to  sell  its  interest  to  Goodyear  during  the  180  days
following the expiration of Ansell’s right at a price established using  the same formula.

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) Pursuant  to  an  agreement  entered  into  in  2001,  Goodyear  shall  purchase  minimum  amounts  of  carbon
black  from  a  certain  supplier  from  January  1,  2003  through  December  31,  2006,  at  agreed  upon  base
prices that are subject to quarterly adjustments for changes in raw material costs and natural gas costs and
a one time adjustment for other manufacturing costs.

) Goodyear expects to make contributions to its domestic pension plans of approximately $375 million to

$425 million in 2004 in order to satisfy statutory minimum funding requirements.

The Company does not engage in the trading of commodity contracts or any related derivative contracts. The
Company generally purchases raw materials and energy through short term, intermediate and long term supply
contracts at fixed prices or at formula prices  related to market prices  or negotiated  prices.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE  DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET  RISK.

Interest Rate Risk

Goodyear actively manages its fixed and floating rate debt mix, within defined limitations, using refinancings and
unleveraged  interest  rate  swaps.  Goodyear  will  enter  into  fixed  and  floating  interest  rate  swaps  to  alter  its
exposure to the impact of changing interest rates on consolidated results of operations and future cash outflows
for  interest.  Fixed  rate  swaps  are  used  to  reduce  Goodyear’s  risk  of  increased  interest  costs  during  periods  of
rising interest rates, and are normally designated as cash flow hedges. Floating rate swaps are used to convert the
fixed rates of long term borrowings into short term variable rates. Interest rate swap contracts are thus used by
Goodyear  to  separate  interest  rate  risk  management  from  debt  funding  decisions.  At  December  31,  2002,  the
interest rates on 70% of Goodyear’s debt were fixed by either the nature of the obligation or through the interest
rate swap contracts, compared to 75% at December 31, 2001. Goodyear also from time to time enters into interest
rate lock contracts to hedge the risk-free component of anticipated long term debt issuances. No interest rate lock
contracts were outstanding at December 31,  2002 or  2001.

The following tables present information at December 31:

(Dollars  in millions)
Interest Rate Swap Contracts
Fixed  Rate Contracts:

2002

2001

Notional principal amount *******************************************
Pay fixed rate *****************************************************
Receive variable LIBOR*********************************************
Average years to maturity *******************************************
Fair value — liability ***********************************************
Pro forma fair value — liability ***************************************

$325.0

$325.0

5.00%
1.40

5.00%
1.91

1.25
$ (14.2)
(14.6)

2.25
$ (9.2)
(10.6)

Floating Rate Contracts:

Notional principal amount *******************************************
Pay variable LIBOR ************************************************
Receive fixed rate **************************************************
Average years to maturity *******************************************
Fair value — asset**************************************************
Pro forma fair value — asset *****************************************

$250.0

3.18%
6.63

3.95
$ 20.3
21.4

—
—
—

—
—
—

The pro forma fair value assumes a 10% decrease in variable market interest rates at December 31 of each year,
and reflects the estimated fair value of contracts outstanding at that date under that assumption.

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Weighted average interest rate swap contract information follows:

(Dollars  in millions)
Fixed  Rate Contracts:

2002

2001

2000

Notional principal amount************************************
Pay fixed rate **********************************************
Receive variable LIBOR *************************************

$325.0

$129.0

$71.0

5.00%
1.91

5.43% 6.24%
3.58

6.63

Floating Rate Contracts:

Notional principal amount************************************
Pay variable LIBOR ****************************************
Receive fixed rate*******************************************

$210.0

3.68%
6.63

—
—
—

—
—
—

The following table presents fixed rate debt information  at  December  31:

(In millions)
Fixed Rate Debt
Fair value — liability **********************************************
Carrying amount — liability*****************************************
Pro forma fair value — liability **************************************

2002

2001

$2,097.5
2,484.1
2,183.1

$2,359.0
2,353.3
2,458.3

The pro forma information assumes a 100 basis point decrease in market interest rates at December 31 of each
year,  and reflects the estimated fair value of  fixed  rate debt outstanding at that date under that  assumption.

The  sensitivity  to  changes  in  interest  rates  of  Goodyear’s  interest  rate  contracts  and  fixed  rate  debt  was
determined with a valuation model based upon net modified duration analysis. The model assumes a parallel shift
in the yield curve. The precision of the model decreases as the assumed change in interest rates increases.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

In  order  to  reduce  the  impact  of  changes  in  foreign  exchange  rates  on  consolidated  results  of  operations  and
future foreign currency-denominated cash flows, Goodyear enters into foreign currency contracts. These contracts
reduce exposure to currency movements affecting existing foreign currency-denominated assets, liabilities, firm
commitments  and  forecasted  transactions  resulting  primarily  from  trade  receivables  and  payables,  equipment
acquisitions,  intercompany  loans  and  royalty  agreements  and  forecasted  purchases  and  sales.  In  addition,  the
principal and interest on Goodyear’s Swiss franc bond due 2006 and Euro300 million of the Euro Notes due 2005
are hedged by currency swap agreements.

Contracts  hedging  the  Swiss  franc  bond,  the  Euro  Notes  and  forecasted  transactions  under  intercompany
royalty agreements are designated as cash flow hedges. The hedged intercompany royalty transactions will occur
during 2003. Contracts hedging short term trade receivables and payables normally have no hedging designation.

The following table presents foreign currency contract  information at December 31:

(In millions)
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Fair value — asset (liability) ************************************
Pro forma change in fair value **********************************
Contract maturities********************************************
Fair value — asset (liability):
Swiss franc swap-current***************************************
Swiss franc swap-long term ************************************
Euro swaps-current *******************************************
Euro swaps-long term *****************************************
Other-current asset********************************************
Other-current (liability) ****************************************

2002

2001

$64.2
37.6
1/03-12/18

$(13.0)
44.6
1/02-3/06

$(2.8)
31.6
(1.1)
27.8
8.5
—

$(4.6)
10.2
(5.5)
(15.0)
2.4
(1.1)

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The  pro  forma  change  in  fair  value  assumes  a  10%  change  in  foreign  exchange  rates  at  December  31  of  each
year,  and  reflects  the  estimated  change  in  the  fair  value  of  contracts  outstanding  at  that  date  under  that
assumption.

At December 31, 2002, Goodyear held foreign currency Euro put options, exercisable during 2003, to reduce
exposure  to  currency  movements  on  2003  forecasted  intercompany  sales.  These  options  are  designated  as  cash
flow hedges. At December 31, 2002, the underlying contract value of these options totaled $42.6 million, and the
fair value totaled $.2 million. The uncertainty of foreign currency markets in the future precludes the Company
from assessing whether or not these options will be exercised.

The sensitivity to changes in exchange rates of Goodyear’s foreign currency positions was determined using

current market pricing models.

For further information on interest rate contracts and foreign currency exchange contracts, refer to the note

to the financial statements No. 10, Financing Arrangements  and  Derivative Financial Instruments.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION — SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Certain  information  set  forth  herein  (other  than  historical  data  and  information)  may  constitute  forward-
looking  statements  regarding  events  and  trends  which  may  affect  our  future  operating  results  and  financial
position.  The  words  ‘‘estimate,’’  ‘‘expect,’’  ‘‘intend’’  and  ‘‘project,’’  as  well  as  other  words  or  expressions  of
similar  meaning,  are  intended  to  identify  forward-looking  statements.  You  are  cautioned  not  to  place  undue
reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report. Such statements
are  based  on  current  expectations  and  assumptions,  are  inherently  uncertain,  are  subject  to  risks  and  should  be
viewed with caution. Actual results and experience may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as
a result of many factors, including:

) changes in general economic and industry conditions in the various markets served  by our operations;
) price and product competition;
) increased competitive activity;
) changes in demand levels for our products;
) fluctuations in the prices paid for raw materials and  energy;
) our ability to control costs and expenses;
) changes in the monetary policies of various  countries where we have significant operations;
) changes in interest and currency exchange rates;
) actions by rating agencies;
) our ability to access the capital markets;
) our ability to meet financial covenants contained in credit agreements;
) litigation and regulatory costs and expenses;
) economic disruptions and risks of loss associated with global events, including war, acts of terror and civil

obstructions; and

) other unanticipated events and conditions.

It  is  not  possible  to  foresee  or  identify  all  such  factors.  We  will  not  revise  or  update  any  forward-looking
statement  or  disclose  any  facts,  events  or  circumstances  that  occur  after  the  date  hereof  that  may  affect  the
accuracy of any forward-looking statement.

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Consolidated Statement of Income

(Dollars  in millions, except per share)
Net Sales*********************************************
Cost of Goods Sold ************************************
Selling, Administrative and General Expense ****************
Rationalizations (Note 2) ********************************
Interest Expense (Note 16)*******************************
Other (Income) and Expense (Note 3) *********************
Foreign Currency Exchange ******************************
Equity in (Earnings) Losses of Affiliates *******************
Minority Interest in Net Income (Loss) of  Subsidiaries********
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes ***********************
United States and Foreign Taxes on Income (Loss) (Note 15) **
Net Income (Loss) *************************************

Net Income (Loss) Per Share — Basic ********************

Year Ended December 31,
2001

2000

2002

$

$

$

13,850.0
11,313.9
2,223.9
8.6
241.3
25.8
(10.2)
8.8
55.8

(17.9)
1,087.9

(1,105.8)

(6.62)

$

$

$

14,147.2
11,619.5
2,248.8
206.8
292.4
11.8
.1
40.6
.2

(273.0)
(69.4)

(203.6)

(1.27)

$

$

$

14,417.1
11,637.3
2,237.3
124.1
282.6
27.8
(6.7)
22.4
33.5

58.8
18.5

40.3

.26

Average Shares Outstanding (Note 11) *******************
Net Income (Loss) Per Share — Diluted ******************

167,020,375
(6.62)
$

159,955,869
(1.27)
$

156,840,646
.25
$

Average Shares Outstanding (Note 11) *******************

167,020,375

159,955,869

158,764,926

The accompanying notes are an integral  part  of this  financial statement.

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Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Dollars  in millions)
Assets
Current  Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents **********************************************
Short term securities ***************************************************
Accounts and notes receivable (Note 4) ***********************************
Inventories (Note 5) ***************************************************
Prepaid  expenses and other current assets**********************************
Total Current Assets************************************************
Long Term Accounts and Notes Receivable **********************************
Investments  in Affiliates **************************************************
Other Assets (Note  7)****************************************************
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Note 6) *******************************
Deferred Income Tax (Note 15)********************************************
Prepaid  and Deferred Pension Costs (Note  14) *******************************
Deferred Charges *******************************************************
Properties and Plants (Note 8) *********************************************
Total Assets *******************************************************

Liabilities
Current  Liabilities:

Accounts payable-trade*************************************************
Compensation and benefits (Notes 13, 14) *********************************
Other current liabilities*************************************************
United States and foreign taxes ******************************************
Notes payable (Note 10) ***********************************************
Long term debt due within one year (Note  10) *****************************
Total Current Liabilities ********************************************
Long Term Debt and Capital Leases (Note  10) *******************************
Compensation and Benefits (Notes 13,  14) ***********************************
Other Long Term Liabilities***********************************************
Minority Equity in Subsidiaries ********************************************
Total Liabilities ****************************************************

December 31,

2002

2001

$

923.0
24.3
1,459.7
2,371.6
448.1
5,226.7
236.3
141.7
254.9
768.7
207.5
913.4
205.1
5,192.3
$13,146.6

$ 1,502.2
961.2
481.6
473.2
283.4
369.8
4,071.4
2,989.0
4,194.2
501.2
740.2
12,496.0

$

959.4
—
1,475.3
2,380.9
448.6
5,264.2
132.3
101.2
251.9
706.3
924.7
1,021.5
215.3
5,166.0
$13,783.4

$ 1,359.2
897.2
479.6
347.7
255.0
109.7
3,448.4
3,203.6
2,848.9
630.9
787.6
10,919.4

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Note 22)
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock, no  par value:

Authorized, 50,000,000 shares, unissued***********************************

—

—

Common Stock, no par value:

Authorized, 300,000,000 shares
Outstanding shares, 175,307,433 (163,165,698 in 2001) **********************
Capital Surplus *********************************************************
Retained Earnings *******************************************************
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Note 21) *************************
Total Shareholders’ Equity ******************************************
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity *****************************

175.3
1,390.3
2,007.1
(2,922.1)
650.6
$13,146.6

163.2
1,245.4
3,192.7
(1,737.3)
2,864.0
$13,783.4

The accompanying notes are an integral  part  of this  financial statement.

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Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’  Equity

(Dollars in millions, except per share)
Balance  at December 31, 1999 *********************

(after  deducting 39,343,548 treasury shares)

156,335,120

$156.3

$1,029.6

$3,706.9

$(1,100.2)

$3,792.6

Common Stock
Shares

Amount

Accumulated
Other

Total

Capital Retained Comprehensive Shareholders’
Surplus Earnings

Income

Equity

Comprehensive income (loss):

Net  income (loss)*****************************
Foreign currency translation (net of tax benefit of

$17.0) ************************************
Minimum pension liability (net of tax of $4.1) *****
Unrealized investment gain (net of tax of $1.7) ****
Total comprehensive income (loss)**********
Cash dividends — $1.20 per share ***************
Common  stock issued from treasury:

Conversion of 1.2% Convertible Note Payable **
Stock compensation plans ******************

40.3

(188.4)

(201.7)
(6.7)
2.8

(165.3)
(188.4)

59.9
4.2

1,138,030
130,812

1.1
.2

58.8
4.0

Balance  at December 31, 2000 *********************

157,603,962

157.6

1,092.4

3,558.8

(1,305.8)

3,503.0

(after  deducting 38,074,706 treasury shares)

Comprehensive income (loss):

Net  income (loss)*****************************
Foreign currency translation (net of tax benefit of

$6.3) *************************************
Less reclassification adjustment for amounts

recognized in income********************
Minimum pension liability (net of tax of $124.4) ***
Unrealized investment loss (net of tax of $4.1) *****
Transition adjustment from adoption of SFAS 133 **
Deferred derivative loss (net of tax of $17.1) ******
Less reclassification adjustment for amounts

recognized in income (net of tax of $5.7) ***
Total comprehensive income (loss)**********
Cash dividends — $1.02 per share ***************
Common  stock issued from treasury:

Domestic pension funding ******************
Conversion of 1.2% Convertible Note Payable **
Stock compensation plans ******************

(203.6)

(162.5)

(183.5)

7.2
(235.4)
(6.6)
5.4
(27.8)

9.2

(635.1)
(162.5)

100.0
56.2
2.4

4,300,000
1,140,866
120,870

4.3
1.1
.2

95.7
55.1
2.2

Balance  at December 31, 2001 *********************

163,165,698

163.2

1,245.4

3,192.7

(1,737.3)

2,864.0

(after  deducting 32,512,970 treasury shares)

Comprehensive income (loss):

Net  income (loss)*****************************
Foreign currency translation (net of tax benefit of

$1.6) *************************************
Minimum pension liability (net of tax of $42.4) ****
Unrealized investment gain (net of tax of $0) ******
Deferred derivative gain (net of tax of $0)*********
Less reclassification adjustment for amounts

recognized in income (net of tax of $0)*****
Total comprehensive income (loss)**********
Cash dividends — $.48 per share ****************
Common  stock issued from treasury:

Domestic pension funding ******************
Common stock issued for acquisitions ********
Stock compensation plans ******************

(1,105.8)

(79.8)

61.1
(1,259.6)
7.3
70.9

(64.5)

(2,290.6)
(79.8)

137.9
15.9
3.2

11,300,000
693,740
147,995

11.3
.7
.1

126.6
15.2
3.1

Balance  at December 31, 2002 *********************

175,307,433

$175.3

$1,390.3

$2,007.1

$(2,922.1)

$ 650.6

(after  deducting 20,371,235 treasury shares)

The accompanying notes are an integral  part  of this  financial statement.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Year Ended December 31,
2001

2000

2002

(Dollars  in millions)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net Income (Loss) ******************************************

$(1,105.8)

$ (203.6)

$

40.3

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to  cash  flows from

operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization *****************************
Deferred tax provision (Note 15)***************************
Rationalizations (Note 2) *********************************
Asset sales (Note 3) *************************************
Net cash  flows from sale of accounts receivable (Note 4) *******
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,  net of  asset

acquisitions and dispositions:
Accounts and notes receivable ***************************
Inventories *******************************************
Accounts payable–trade ********************************
Other assets and liabilities ******************************
Total adjustments *************************************
Total cash flows from operating activities ******************

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Capital expenditures ***************************************
Short term securities acquired *******************************
Short term securities redeemed ******************************
Asset dispositions *****************************************
Asset acquisitions *****************************************
Other transactions *****************************************
Total cash flows from investing activities ******************

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Short term debt incurred************************************
Short term debt paid ***************************************
Long term debt incurred************************************
Long term debt paid ***************************************
Common stock issued (Notes 7, 11) **************************
Dividends paid to Sumitomo ********************************
Dividends paid to Goodyear shareholders **********************
Total cash flows from financing activities ******************
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents ******
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents **********************
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of the Period ***************
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of the Period *****************

The accompanying notes are an integral  part  of this  financial statement.

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602.8
987.9
8.8
(22.0)
34.8

60.2
84.9
98.3
(73.5)

636.7
(252.0)
158.3
(30.8)
249.1

226.1
407.8
(77.9)
199.6

1,782.2

676.4

1,516.9

1,313.3

(457.9)
(64.7)
38.5
53.3
(54.8)
(56.8)

(542.4)

84.1
(87.5)
38.4
(124.8)
19.0
(6.2)
(79.8)

(156.8)
(13.6)

(36.4)
959.4

(435.4)
(2.3)
1.9
118.2
—
(152.8)

(470.4)

83.8
(1,388.9)
1,510.2
(158.0)
1.7
(13.1)
(162.5)

(126.8)
(9.6)

706.5
252.9

630.3
(138.9)
100.1
(3.2)
38.6

97.4
(382.6)
84.8
(12.1)

414.4

454.7

(614.5)
(24.4)
26.1
172.6
—
(28.2)

(468.4)

1,254.3
(1,908.2)
1,145.9
(229.2)
4.2
(27.1)
(188.4)

51.5
(26.2)

11.6
241.3

$

923.0

$

959.4

$

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Accounting Policies

A  summary  of  the  significant  accounting  policies  used  in  the  preparation  of  the  accompanying  financial
statements follows:

Principles of Consolidation

The  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  accounts  of  all  majority-owned  subsidiaries  in  which  no
substantive participating rights are held by minority shareholders. Goodyear has no majority-owned subsidiaries
in which substantive participating rights are held by minority shareholders. All intercompany transactions have
been eliminated.

Goodyear’s investments in 20% to 50% owned companies in which it has the ability to exercise significant
influence  over  operating  and  financial  policies  are  accounted  for  using  the  equity  method.  Accordingly,
Goodyear’s share of the earnings of these companies is included in consolidated net income (loss). Investments in
other  companies are carried at cost.

The  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  has  issued  Interpretation  No.  46  (FIN  46),  ‘‘Consolidation  of
Variable  Interest  Entities.’’  FIN  46  requires  companies  to  consolidate,  at  fair  value,  the  assets,  liabilities  and
results of operations of variable interest entities created before February 1, 2003, in which they hold a controlling
financial  interest  through  means  other  than  the  majority  ownership  of  voting  equity,  in  financial  statements  for
periods beginning after June 15, 2003. At December 31, 2002, Goodyear was a party to lease agreements with
two  unrelated  special  purpose  entities  (SPEs)  that  are  variable  interest  entities  as  defined  by  FIN  46.  Refer  to
Note 9 for further information.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in the bank as well as all short term securities held for the
primary  purpose  of  general  liquidity.  Such  securities  normally  mature  within  three  months  from  the  date  of
acquisition.  Cash  flows  associated  with  items  intended  as  hedges  of  identifiable  transactions  or  events  are
classified  in  the  same  category  as  the  cash  flows  from  the  items  being  hedged.  Book  overdrafts  are  recorded
within  accounts  payable-trade  and  were  $131.5  million  at  December  31,  2002,  and  $135.1  million  at
December  31,  2001.  Cash  flows  related  to  such  amounts  are  classified  as  financing  activities  and,  for  the  three
years ended December 31, 2002, totaled $3.6 million,  $23.9 million and  $46.4 million,  respectively.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized when finished products are shipped to unaffiliated customers and both title and the risks
and rewards of ownership are transferred, or services have been rendered and accepted. Appropriate provision is
made for uncollectible accounts.

Warranty

Goodyear offers warranties on the sale of certain of its products and services and records an accrual for estimated
future  claims  at  the  time  revenue  is  recognized.  Tire  replacement  under  most  of  the  warranties  offered  by
Goodyear is on a prorated basis. Warranty reserves are based on past claims experience, sales history and other
considerations. Refer to Note 22.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 1. Accounting Policies (continued)

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs

Expenses for transportation of products to customers is  recorded  as a component of  cost of  goods sold.

Inventories

Worldwide inventories are stated at the lower  of cost or  market.  Cost is determined using FIFO or  the  average
cost method. Costs include direct material, direct labor and applicable manufacturing and engineering overhead.
Refer to Note 5.

Investments

Investments in marketable equity securities are stated at fair value. Fair value is determined using quoted market
prices at the end of the reporting period and, when appropriate, exchange rates at that date. Unrealized gains and
losses  on  marketable  equity  securities  classified  as  available-for-sale  are  recorded  in  Accumulated  Other
Comprehensive Income, net of tax. Refer to  Notes 7 and 21.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodyear  adopted  Statement  of  Financial  Accounting  Standards  No.  142  (SFAS  142),  ‘‘Goodwill  and  Other
Intangible Assets,’’ effective January 1, 2002. Goodwill is recorded when the cost of acquired businesses exceeds
the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are
tested  for  impairment  annually  or  when  events  or  circumstances  indicate  that  impairment  may  have  occurred.
Goodyear has elected to perform the goodwill impairment test annually as of July 31. If considered impaired, the
goodwill or intangible asset with an indefinite useful life is written down to fair value. The following represents
Goodyear’s policy in effect for the two-year period ended December 31, 2001. Goodwill was amortized over its
estimated useful life, based on an evaluation of all relevant factors. The carrying amount and estimated useful life
of goodwill were reviewed whenever events or circumstances indicated that revisions might have been warranted.
Refer to Note 6.

Properties and Plants

Properties  and  plants  are  stated  at  cost.  Depreciation  is  computed  using  the  straight-line  method.  Accelerated
depreciation is used for income tax purposes, where  permitted. Refer  to Note 8.

Advertising Costs

Costs  incurred  for  producing  and  communicating  advertising  are  generally  expensed  when  incurred.  Costs
incurred  under  Goodyear’s  cooperative  advertising  program  with  dealers  and  franchisees  are  recorded  as
reductions of sales as related revenues are recognized. Refer to Note 18.

Foreign Currency Translation

Financial statements of international subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate at each
balance sheet date for assets and liabilities and a weighted-average exchange rate for each period for revenues,
expenses,  gains  and  losses.  Where  the  local  currency  is  the  functional  currency,  translation  adjustments  are
recorded  as  Accumulated  Other  Comprehensive  Income.  Where  the  U.S.  dollar  is  the  functional  currency,
translation adjustments are recorded in  income.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 1. Accounting Policies (continued)

Environmental Cleanup Matters

Goodyear  expenses  environmental  expenditures  related  to  existing  conditions  resulting  from  past  or  current
operations  and  from  which  no  current  or  future  benefit  is  discernible.  Expenditures  that  extend  the  life  of  the
related property or mitigate or prevent future environmental contamination are capitalized. Goodyear determines
its liability on a site by site basis and records a liability at the time when it is probable and can be reasonably
estimated.  Goodyear’s  estimated  liability  is  reduced  to  reflect  the  anticipated  participation  of  other  potentially
responsible parties in those instances where it is probable that such parties are legally responsible and financially
capable  of  paying  their  respective  shares  of  the  relevant  costs.  The  estimated  liability  of  Goodyear  is  not
discounted or reduced for possible recoveries from  insurance carriers. Refer to  Note 22.

Stock-Based Compensation

The  Company  used  the  intrinsic  value  method  to  measure  compensation  cost  for  stock-based  compensation
during 2002, 2001 and 2000. Accordingly, compensation cost for stock options is measured as the excess, if any,
of the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of the grant over the amount an employee
must pay to acquire the stock. Compensation cost for stock appreciation rights and performance units is recorded
based on the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the end of the reporting period. Refer to Note 11.

The following table presents the pro forma effect from using the fair value method to measure compensation

cost:

(In millions, except per share)
Net income (loss) as reported *******************************
Add: Stock-based compensation expense  (income) included in  net

income (net of tax)**************************************

Deduct: Stock-based compensation expense  calculated  using  the

fair value method (net of tax) *****************************
Net income (loss) as adjusted *******************************

2002

2001

2000

$(1,105.8)

$(203.6)

$ 40.3

(4.9)

2.4

.1

(34.3)

(30.5)

(25.3)

$(1,145.0)

$(231.7)

$ 15.1

Net income (loss) per share:

Basic — as reported ***********************************
— as adjusted ***********************************
Diluted — as reported ***********************************
— as adjusted ***********************************

$

$

(6.62)
(6.86)
(6.62)
(6.86)

$ (1.27)
(1.44)
$ (1.27)
(1.44)

$

$

.26
.10
.25
.09

Per Share of Common Stock

Basic earnings per share has been computed based on the average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted
earnings  per  share  reflects  the  dilutive  impact  of  outstanding  stock  options  (computed  using  the  treasury  stock
method) and, in 2000, Goodyear’s 1.2% Convertible Note Payable Due 8/01. All earnings per share amounts in
these  notes to financial statements are diluted, unless otherwise  noted. Refer to  Note 11.

Income Taxes

Income  taxes  are  recognized  during  the  year  in  which  transactions  enter  into  the  determination  of  financial
statement income, with deferred taxes being provided for temporary differences between amounts of assets and
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and such  amounts as measured  by tax  laws. Refer to Note  15.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 1. Accounting Policies (continued)

Use of Estimates

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  requires
management  to  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  amounts  reported  in  the  consolidated  financial
statements  and  related  notes  to  financial  statements.  Actual  results  could  differ  from  those  estimates.  On  an
ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates, including those related to the allowance for doubtful accounts,
recoverability  of  intangibles  and  other  long-lived  assets,  deferred  tax  asset  valuation  allowance,  warranty,
workers’  compensation,  litigation,  general  and  product  liabilities,  environmental  liabilities,  pension  and  postre-
tirement benefits, and various other operating allowances and accruals, based on currently available information.
Changes  in  facts  and  circumstances  may  alter  such  estimates  and  affect  results  of  operations  and  financial
position in future periods.

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivative  financial  instrument  contracts  and  nonderivative  instruments  are  utilized  by  Goodyear  to  manage
interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity price risks. Goodyear has established a control environment that
includes  policies  and  procedures  for  risk  assessment  and  the  approval,  reporting  and  monitoring  of  derivative
financial  instrument  activities.  Company  policy  prohibits  holding  or  issuing  derivative  financial  instruments  for
trading purposes.

To  qualify  for  hedge  accounting,  hedging  instruments  must  be  designated  as  hedges  and  meet  defined
correlation  and  effectiveness  criteria.  These  criteria  require  that  the  anticipated  cash  flows  and/or  financial
statement effects of the hedging instrument substantially offset those of the  position being hedged.

Derivative contracts are reported at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as both current and long
term  Accounts  Receivable  or  Other  Liabilities.  Deferred  gains  and  losses  on  contracts  designated  as  cash  flow
hedges  are  recorded  in  Accumulated  Other  Comprehensive  Income  (OCI).  Ineffectiveness  in  hedging  relation-
ships is recorded as Other (Income) and  Expense  in the current period.

Interest Rate Contracts — Gains and losses on contracts designated as cash flow hedges are initially deferred
and  recorded  in  OCI.  Amounts  are  transferred  from  OCI  and  recognized  in  income  as  Interest  Expense  in  the
same period that the hedged item is recognized in income. Gains and losses on contracts designated as fair value
hedges are recognized in income in the current period as Interest Expense. Gains and losses on contracts with no
hedging designation are recorded in income in  the current period  as Other (Income) and Expense.

Foreign  Currency  Contracts — Gains  and  losses  on  contracts  designated  as  cash  flow  hedges  are  initially
deferred and recorded in OCI. Amounts are transferred from OCI and recognized in income in the same period
and on the same line that the hedged item is recognized in income. Gains and losses on contracts with no hedging
designation are recorded in income currently as Foreign Currency Exchange.

Goodyear  does  not  include  premiums  paid  on  forward  currency  contracts  in  its  assessment  of  hedge
effectiveness.  Premiums  on  contracts  designated  as  hedges  are  recognized  in  income  as  Foreign  Currency
Exchange over the life of the contract.

Net Investment Hedging — Nonderivative instruments denominated in foreign currencies are used to hedge
net investments in foreign subsidiaries. Gains and losses on these instruments are deferred and recorded in OCI as
Foreign  Currency  Translation  Adjustment.  These  gains  and  losses  are  only  recognized  in  income  upon  the
complete or partial sale of the related investment or the complete liquidation of the investment.

Termination of Contracts — Gains and losses (including deferred gains and losses in OCI) are recognized in
income as Other (Income) and Expense when contracts are terminated concurrently with the termination of the
hedged position. To the extent that such position remains outstanding, gains and losses are amortized to Interest

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 1. Accounting Policies (continued)

Expense  or  Foreign  Currency  Exchange  over  the  remaining  life  of  that  position.  Gains  and  losses  on  contracts
that Goodyear temporarily continues to hold after the early termination of a hedged position, or that otherwise no
longer qualify for hedge accounting, are recognized in  income as  Other  (Income) and Expense.

Refer to Note 10.

Reclassification

Certain items previously reported in specific financial statement captions have been reclassified to conform to the
2002 presentation.

Note 2. Rationalizations

To maintain global competitiveness, Goodyear has implemented rationalization actions over the past several years
for  the  purpose  of  reducing  over-capacity,  eliminating  redundancies  and  reducing  costs.  The  net  amounts  of
rationalization  charges  (credits)  to  the  Consolidated  Statement  of  Income  by  quarter  for  the  periods  indicated
were as  follows:

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Total

(In millions)

2002:

New charge *****************************
Reversals *******************************

2001:

New charge *****************************
Reversals *******************************

2000:

New charge *****************************
Reversals *******************************

$ —
—

$ —

$79.0
—

$79.0

$ —
—

$ —

$ —
—

$ —

$ —
—

$ —

$18.6
(6.6)

$

7.9
(11.3)

$ 26.5
(17.9)

$12.0

$ (3.4)

$

8.6

$ — $131.9
(4.1)

—

$210.9
(4.1)

$ — $127.8

$206.8

$ 6.0
(1.3)

$ 4.7

$ 1.2
—

$ 1.2

$118.2
—

$125.4
(1.3)

$118.2

$124.1

2002 Program

(In millions)
Original charge******************************
Incurred ***********************************
Reversed ***********************************
Accrual balance at December 31, 2002*********

Associate-
related Costs

Other Than Associate-
related Costs

$20.3
(2.7)
(.2)

$17.4

$6.2
(2.9)
—

$3.3

Total

$26.5
(5.6)
(.2)

$20.7

Goodyear recorded a net rationalization charge totaling $8.6 million ($8.8 million after tax or $.05 per share) in
2002,  which  included  reversals  of  $17.9  million  ($14.2  million  after  tax  or  $.09  per  share)  for  reserves  from
rationalization actions no longer needed for their originally intended purposes and new charges of $26.5 million
($23.0 million after tax or $.14 per share). The 2002 rationalization actions consisted of a manufacturing facility
consolidation  in  Europe,  the  closure  of  a  mold  manufacturing  facility  and  a  plant  consolidation  in  the  United

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 2. Rationalizations (continued)

States,  and  administrative  consolidations.  Of  the  $26.5  million  charge,  $24.2  million  related  to  future  cash
outflows, primarily associate severance costs, and $2.3 million related to a non-cash writeoff of equipment taken
out  of  service  in  the  Engineered  Products  and  North  American  Tire  Segments.  The  reversals  are  primarily  the
result  of  lower  than  initially  estimated  associate-related  payments  of  approximately  $6.0  million,  lower  lease
cancellation fees in the European Union of approximately $6.0 million and sublease contract signings in North
America of approximately $3.0 million. Also included in the reversals is $1.7 million, which represents a portion
of  a  legal  reserve  related  to  a  previous  rationalization  plan  in  the  Asia  region,  determined  to  be  no  longer
necessary as a result of a court ruling in Goodyear’s favor. These reversals do not represent a change in the plan
originally approved by management. Goodyear plans to complete these  actions  during 2003.

Associate-related rationalization costs totaled  $20.3 million. Activity  during 2002  is presented  below:

(In millions)
Plant consolidation ************************
Administrative consolidation ****************

Recorded

Incurred

Reversed

Balance at
December 31, 2002

$14.9
5.4

$20.3

$(1.5)
(1.2)

$(2.7)

$(.2)
—

$(.2)

$13.2
4.2

$17.4

Under  the  above  programs,  Goodyear  provided  for  the  release  of  approximately  1,000  manufacturing  and
administrative associates in Europe and the United States. During 2002, $2.7 million was incurred for the release
of approximately 250 associates.

Rationalization  costs,  other  than  associate-related  costs,  totaled  $6.2  million.  Activity  during  2002  is

presented below:

(In millions)
Plant consolidation *********************************
Administrative consolidation *************************

Recorded

Incurred

Balance at
December 31, 2002

$3.5
2.7

$6.2

$(2.9)
—

$(2.9)

$  .6
2.7

$3.3

These  costs  were  primarily  for  the  writeoff  of  equipment  taken  out  of  service  in  the  Engineered  Products  and
North  American  Tire  Segments  and  noncancellable  lease  costs.  Goodyear  incurred  $2.9  million  of  other  than
associate-related costs during 2002 primarily for the writeoff  of equipment  taken out of service.

Fourth Quarter 2001 Program

(In millions)
Original charge*****************************
Incurred **********************************
Accrual balance at December 31, 2001********
Incurred **********************************
Reversed **********************************
Accrual balance at December 31, 2002********

Associate-
related Costs

Other Than Associate-
related Costs

$53.1
(1.6)

51.5
(41.0)
(5.4)

$ 5.1

$78.8
(42.5)

36.3
(4.9)
(10.4)

$21.0

Total

$131.9
(44.1)

87.8
(45.9)
(15.8)

$ 26.1

Goodyear recorded a net rationalization charge totaling $127.8 million ($101.2 million after tax or $.62 per share)
in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2001,  which  included  a  $4.1  million  reversal  of  reserves  no  longer  needed  for  their
originally  intended  purposes.  These  actions  were  in  response  to  continued  competitive  market  conditions  and

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 2. Rationalizations (continued)

worldwide  economic  uncertainty.  Under  these  actions,  Goodyear  provided  for  worldwide  associate  reductions
through  retail  and  administrative  consolidation  and  manufacturing  plant  downsizing  and  consolidation.  Of  this
charge,  $89.4  million  related  to  future  cash  outflows,  primarily  associate  severance  and  noncancellable  lease
costs, and $42.5 million related to non-cash charges, primarily for the writeoff of equipment taken out of service.
Goodyear plans to complete these actions during the second quarter of  2003.

Associate-related  rationalization  costs  totaling  $53.1  million  were  recorded.  Activity  during  2002  is

presented below:

(In millions)
Plant downsizing and consolidation ****
Retail and administrative consolidation

Balance at
December 31, 2001

$21.2
30.3

$51.5

Incurred

Reversed

$(21.2)
(19.8)

$(41.0)

$ —
(5.4)

$(5.4)

Balance at
December 31, 2002

$ —
5.1

$5.1

Under  the  above  programs,  Goodyear  provided  for  the  release  of  approximately  2,200  associates  around  the
world, primarily production and administrative associates. To date, $42.6 million was incurred for the release of
approximately  2,000  associates  including  $41.0  million  for  approximately  1,700  associates  during  2002.  The
reversals  of  $5.4  million  are  primarily  the  result  of  lower  than  initially  estimated  associate-related  payments,
including associates who exited on their own accord prior to  implementation of the plan.

Rationalization  costs,  other  than  associate-related  costs,  totaling  $78.8  million  were  recorded.  Activity

during 2002 is presented below:

(In millions)
Plant downsizing and consolidation ****
Retail and administrative consolidation

Balance at
December 31, 2001

$ 5.2
31.1

$36.3

Incurred

Reversed

$(1.5)
(3.4)

$(4.9)

$ (1.7)
(8.7)

$(10.4)

Balance at
December 31, 2002

$ 2.0
19.0

$21.0

These costs were primarily for the writeoff of $40.0 million of tire production equipment taken out of service,
principally  related  to  the  closure  of  a  tire  manufacturing  facility  in  the  Asia  Tire  segment,  and  noncancellable
lease costs. Goodyear incurred $4.9 million of other than associate-related costs during 2002, primarily for lease
termination costs. The reversals of $10.4 million are primarily the result of lower than initially estimated lease
cancellation fees in the European Union, sublease contracts signed in North America and a favorable court ruling
in Asia.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 2. Rationalizations (continued)

First Quarter 2001/2000 Program

(In millions)
Third quarter charge************************
Fourth quarter charge ***********************
Incurred **********************************
Accrual balance at December 31, 2000 *******
2001 charge*******************************
Incurred **********************************
Reversed *********************************
Accrual balance at December 31, 2001 *******
Incurred **********************************
Accrual balance at December 31, 2002 *******

Associate-
related  Costs

Other Than Associate-
related Costs

$

1.2
91.4
(19.4)

73.2
59.4
(122.8)
(3.9)

5.9
(5.0)

$ —
26.8
(18.0)

8.8
7.1
(12.3)
(.2)

3.4
(1.8)

Total

$

1.2
118.2
(37.4)

82.0
66.5
(135.1)
(4.1)

9.3
(6.8)

$

.9

$ 1.6

$

2.5

Goodyear  recorded  a  rationalization  charge  totaling  $119.4  million  ($94.9  million  after  tax  or  $.60  per  share)
during the third and fourth quarters of 2000. Of the $119.4 million, $86.4 million related to future cash outflows,
primarily for associate severance costs and $33.0 million related to non-cash writeoffs. These 2000 actions were
for global workforce reductions and manufacturing facility consolidations including the closure of a tire plant in
Latin America.

Goodyear recorded a rationalization charge totaling $79.0 million ($57.1 million after tax or $.36 per share)
in  the  2001  first  quarter.  Of  this  amount,  $40.7  million  related  to  future  cash  outflows,  primarily  associate
severance  costs  and  $38.3  million  related  to  non-cash  charges,  primarily  $33.3  million  for  special  termination
benefits and pension curtailments related to a voluntary exit program in the United States. Of the $79.0 million
charge, $12.5 million related to the closure of Goodyear’s manufacturing facility in Italy announced in 1999 and
$66.5 million continued the rationalization program announced in 2000.

Goodyear recorded a net rationalization charge totaling $4.7 million ($5.2 million after tax or $.03 per share)
in  the  second  quarter  of  2000  primarily  related  to  the  closure  of  Goodyear’s  manufacturing  facility  in  Italy
announced  in  1999.  This  amount,  along  with  the  $12.5  million  recorded  in  the  first  quarter  of  2001,  was  for
associates that accepted negotiated benefits  in those  respective periods.

Associate-related  rationalization  costs  for  the  first  quarter  2001/2000  program  totaled  $152.0  million.

Activity during 2002 is presented below:

(In millions)
Plant downsizing and consolidation *************
Worldwide associate reductions ****************

Balance at
December 31, 2001

Incurred

Balance at
December 31, 2002

$1.1
4.8

$5.9

$ (.8)
(4.2)

$(5.0)

$.3
.6

$.9

Under  the  above  programs,  Goodyear  provided  for  the  release  of  approximately  7,100  associates  around  the
world,  primarily  production  and  support  associates.  During  2002,  $5.0  million  was  incurred  for  the  release  of
approximately 300 associates.

Rationalization  costs,  other  than  associate-related  costs,  for  the  above  programs  totaled  $33.9  million  and
were primarily for the writeoff of equipment taken out of service, scrap removal costs and noncancellable lease

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 2. Rationalizations (continued)

costs. The tire production equipment taken out of service totaled approximately $17 million and was primarily
related to the closure of a tire manufacturing facility in the Latin American Tire Segment. Activity during 2002 is
presented below:

(In millions)
Plant downsizing and consolidation *************

Balance at
December 31, 2001

$3.4

Incurred

$(1.8)

Balance at
December 31, 2002

$1.6

During 2002, Goodyear incurred $1.8 million of other than associate-related costs for ongoing payments under
noncancellable lease contracts.

Goodyear has completed these plans with the exception of ongoing associate severance and noncancellable

lease payments.

Refer to Note 19 for further information on Business Segments and Note 24 for further information on 2003

rationalization actions.

Note 3. Other (Income) and Expense

(In millions)
Asset sales **************************************************
Interest income***********************************************
Financing fees and financial instruments **************************
Miscellaneous************************************************

2002

2001

2000

$(25.7)
(18.8)
48.4
21.9

$(44.4)
(13.5)
50.1
19.6

$ (5.0)
(13.9)
44.8
1.9

$ 25.8

$ 11.8

$ 27.8

During 2002, Goodyear recorded a gain of $25.7 million ($22.0 million after tax or $.13 per share) resulting from
the  sale  of  land  and  buildings  in  the  Latin  American  Tire,  Engineered  Products  and  European  Union  Tire
Segments. 2002 also included the writeoff of a miscellaneous investment of $4.1 million ($4.1 million after tax or
$.02 per share). In 2001, Goodyear recorded a gain of $17.0 million ($13.9 million after tax or $.09 per share)
resulting  from  the  sale  of  land  and  buildings  in  the  European  Union  Tire  Segment  in  the  first  quarter.
Additionally, Goodyear recorded a gain of $27.4 million ($16.9 million after tax or $.10 per share) resulting from
the sale of the Specialty Chemical Business in the 2001 fourth quarter. Other (Income) and Expense in the third
quarter of 2000 included a gain of $5.0 million ($3.2 million after tax or $.02 per share) on the sale of land at a
manufacturing facility in the Latin American Tire Segment. Refer to Note 19 for further information on Business
Segments.

Interest income consists of amounts earned on deposits. At December 31, 2002, $142.6 million or 15.1% of
Goodyear’s cash, cash equivalents and short term securities was concentrated in Latin America, primarily Brazil,
($127.1  million  or  13.2%  at  December  31,  2001)  and  $68.7  million  or  7.3%  was  concentrated  in  Asia
($82.1 million or 8.6% at December 31, 2001).

Financing fees and financial instruments consist primarily of fees paid under Goodyear’s domestic accounts

receivable continuous sales programs. Refer to Note 4.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 4. Accounts and Notes Receivable

(In millions)
Accounts and notes receivable ***************************************
Allowance for doubtful accounts *************************************

2002

2001

$1,559.6
(99.9)

$1,560.2
(84.9)

$1,459.7

$1,475.3

Accounts  and  Notes  Receivable  includes  other  non-trade  receivables  of  $249.8  million  and  $221.6  million  at
December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

At  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear  maintained  a  program  for  the  continuous  sale  of  substantially  all  of  its
domestic trade accounts receivable to Wingfoot A/R LLC, a wholly-owned limited liability subsidiary company
that is a bankruptcy-remote SPE. The results of operations and financial position of Wingfoot A/R LLC are not
included in the consolidated financial statements of Goodyear as provided by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards  No.  140  (SFAS  140),  ‘‘Accounting  for  Transfers  and  Servicing  of  Financial  Assets  and  Extinguish-
ments  of  Liabilities.’’  Wingfoot  A/R  LLC  purchased  Goodyear’s  receivables  with  (a)  the  cash  proceeds  of
borrowings from a group of four bank-affiliated issuers of commercial paper, which borrowings ($624.1 million
and $580.0 million at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively) were secured by the trade accounts receivable
purchased  from  Goodyear,  (b)  the  proceeds  of  Goodyear’s  equity  investment  in  Wingfoot  A/R  LLC,  and  (c)  a
subordinated note payable to Goodyear. Goodyear retained the responsibility for servicing the receivables. As the
receivables were collected, the cash proceeds were used to purchase additional receivables. Goodyear paid fees
under  the  program  based  on  certain  variable  market  interest  rates  and  other  agreed  amounts.  These  fees  were
reported  as  Other  (Income)  and  Expense.  Wingfoot  A/R  LLC  could  borrow  up  to  $700  million  from  the  note
purchasers. The amount that could be borrowed from time to time by Wingfoot A/R LLC depended on, among
other things, the total uncollected balance of receivables owned by it. The borrowings were available to Wingfoot
A/R  LLC  until  December  2003,  unless  extended  by  the  lenders  for  additional  one-year  periods.  The  Company
retained the risk of the non-payment of receivables it sold to Wingfoot A/R LLC to the extent of its investment in
the equity of Wingfoot A/R LLC and in the subordinated note issued by Wingfoot A/R LLC to Goodyear. The
aggregate  amount  of  Goodyear’s  investments  in  Wingfoot  A/R  LLC  was  $313.1  million  and  $483.3  million  at
December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

The program was amended during 2002. The group of bank-affiliated issuers was reduced from five to four
and the maximum amount that could be borrowed was reduced from $825 million to $700 million. The program
was  also  extended  from  February  2003  to  December  2003.  In  connection  with  the  amendment,  the  Company
agreed to increase the amounts payable to the lenders under the facility and paid fees to the lenders as additional
consideration for their granting the amendment.

This program was terminated on April 1, 2003. Refer  to Note 24 for  further information.

The following table presents certain cash  flows  between Goodyear and  Wingfoot A/R  LLC:

(In millions)
Proceeds from new securitizations************************************
Proceeds from collections reinvested in previous securitizations************
Servicing fees received *********************************************
Reimbursement for rebates and discounts issued ************************

2002

2001

$

— $ 741.5
4,448.6
4.3
112.0

5,835.4
6.3
116.8

Various  international  subsidiaries  of  Goodyear  have  also  established  accounts  receivable  continuous  sales
programs  whereunder  these  subsidiaries  may  receive  proceeds  from  the  sale  of  certain  of  their  receivables  to
affiliates of certain banks. These subsidiaries retained servicing responsibilities. At December 31, 2002, the value

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 4. Accounts and Notes Receivable (continued)

in  U.S.  dollars  of  which  these  international  subsidiaries  could  borrow  was  approximately  $283  million.  The
following table presents certain cash flows  related to  these programs:

(In millions)
Proceeds from new securitizations *************************************
Proceeds from collections reinvested in previous securitizations *************
Reimbursement for rebates and discounts issued**************************

2002

2001

$

— $124.5
254.8
15.2

2,015.8
54.2

In  addition,  various  other  international  subsidiaries  of  Goodyear  sold  certain  of  their  trade  receivables  during
2002  and  2001.  The  total  amount  of  financing  provided  from  all  domestic  and  international  agreements
worldwide was $916.1 million at December 31,  2002, compared to  $851.8 million at December 31,  2001.

Note 5.

Inventories

(In millions)
Raw materials ****************************************************
Work in process **************************************************
Finished products *************************************************

2002

2001

$ 451.0
100.0
1,820.6

$ 398.8
112.5
1,869.6

$2,371.6

$2,380.9

Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible  Assets

Goodyear adopted SFAS 142 effective January 1, 2002. This standard specifies, among other things, that goodwill
no longer be amortized. The standard requires goodwill to be periodically tested for impairment and written down
to  fair  value  if  considered  impaired.  In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  SFAS  142,  Goodyear  completed  the
initial impairment testing by June 30, 2002. Based on the results of the testing, no impairment was indicated. In
addition, Goodyear completed the required annual impairment testing of goodwill as of July 31, 2002, and based
on the results of the testing, no impairment  was indicated.

SFAS 142 also required Goodyear to reassess the useful lives of intangible assets and adjust the remaining
amortization periods accordingly. For those intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives, amortization ceased
effective January 1, 2002, and the intangible assets will be periodically tested for impairment and written down to
fair value if considered impaired. Goodyear has ceased amortization related to $107.1 million of intangible assets
as a result of this reassessment.

The  following  table  presents  goodwill,  intangible  assets  and  accumulated  amortization  balances  at

December 31, 2002 and 2001:

(In millions)
Goodwill ****************************
Intangible assets with indefinite  lives *****
Trademarks and Patents ****************
Other intangible assets *****************

Total goodwill and other intangible

assets ***************************

Gross
Carrying
Amount

$719.2
114.4
36.7
34.5

December 31, 2002

December 31, 2001

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Carrying
Amount

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

$(111.8)
(7.3)
(13.1)
(3.9)

$607.4
107.1
23.6
30.6

$676.7
114.4
27.7
11.5

$(107.6)
(7.3)
(7.7)
(1.4)

Net
Carrying
Amount

$569.1
107.1
20.0
10.1

$904.8

$(136.1)

$768.7

$830.3

$(124.0)

$706.3

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  (continued)

During  2002,  net  goodwill  increased  by  approximately  $38  million  due  to  acquired  goodwill  and  currency
translation.

During the fourth quarter of 2002, Goodyear recorded $10.4 million of goodwill and other intangible assets
in  connection  with  the  acquisition  of  a  chain  of  retail  outlets,  which  was  assigned  to  the  North  American  Tire
Segment.  During  the  second  quarter  of  2002,  Goodyear’s  minority  partner  in  Sava  Tires,  a  tire  manufacturing
subsidiary  in  Slovenia,  exercised  its  option  to  sell  equity  interests  to  Goodyear  representing  a  20%  interest  in
Sava  Tires  for  $38.9  million,  which  increased  Goodyear’s  ownership  interest  to  80%.  Goodyear  recorded
$6.8 million of goodwill related to this transaction, which was assigned to the Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle
East Tire Segment.

The net carrying amount of goodwill allocated by  reporting segment  is as follows:

(In millions)

North American Tire ************
European Union Tire ************
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle
East Tire ********************
Latin American Tire ************
Asia Tire**********************
Engineered Products ************
Chemical Products **************

Balance at
December 31, 2001

Goodwill
Acquired

Translation &
Other
Adjustments

Balance at
December 31, 2002

$ 89.0
293.3

101.4
1.2
66.4
17.8
—

$ 9.5
—

$ —
13.6

6.8
—
—
—
—

7.7
—
1.0
(.3)
—

$ 98.5
306.9

115.9
1.2
67.4
17.5
—

$569.1

$16.3

$22.0

$607.4

Also, during the fourth quarter of 2002, Goodyear recorded AUD$28.5 million (approximately US$16 million at
December 31, 2002) of other intangible assets for a supply agreement with South Pacific Tyres Ltd. (SPT), a tire
manufacturer  in  Australia  and  New  Zealand  in  which  Goodyear  owns  a  50%  interest.  The  agreement  provides
that Goodyear will be the exclusive provider of certain tires to SPT for the ten year period ending December 31,
2012. The AUD$28.5 million will be amortized over the  ten  year  life of  the agreement.

Amortization expense for intangible assets totaled approximately $4.2 million, $2.4 million and $2.4 million
for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Goodyear estimates that annual amortization expense related to intangible
assets will range from approximately $4 million to $5 million during each of the next 5 years and the weighted
average remaining amortization period  is  approximately 18  years.

The  total  carrying  amount  of  intangible  assets  not  subject  to  amortization  totaled  $107.1  million  at
December  31,  2002  and  2001.  This  amount  is  related  to  a  non-compete  agreement  resulting  from  the  global
alliance with Sumitomo Rubber Industries that commenced operations on September 1, 1999 and a trademark in
Europe.  In  accordance  with  SFAS  142,  these  intangible  assets  were  tested  for  impairment  prior  to  March  31,
2002. Based on the  results of the testing, no impairment was  indicated.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets  (continued)

The following table presents the transitional disclosures  required by SFAS 142:

(In millions, except per share)

Reported net income (loss) **********************************
Add back: Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets  with

indefinite lives (net of tax) ********************************
Adjusted net income (loss) **********************************

Basic earnings per share:
Reported net income (loss) **********************************
Add back: Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets  with

indefinite lives (net of tax) ********************************
Adjusted net income (loss) **********************************

Diluted earnings per share:
Reported net income (loss) **********************************
Add back: Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets  with

indefinite lives (net of tax) ********************************
Adjusted net income (loss) **********************************

Year Ended December 31,

2002

2001

2000

$(1,105.8)

$(203.6)

$40.3

—

27.4

26.7

$(1,105.8)

$(176.2)

$67.0

$

(6.62)

$ (1.27)

$  .26

—

.17

.17

(6.62)

$ (1.10)

$  .43

(6.62)

$ (1.27)

$  .25

$

$

—

.17

.17

$

(6.62)

$ (1.10)

$  .42

Note 7.

Investments

Investments

The Company owns 24,254,306 shares of Sumitomo Rubber Industries (the ‘‘Sumitomo Investment’’). The fair
value  of  the  Sumitomo  Investment  was  $97.5  million  and  $90.1  million  at  December  31,  2002  and  2001,
respectively,  and  is  included  in  Other  Assets  on  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheet.  Goodyear  has  classified  the
Sumitomo Investment as available-for-sale, as provided in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115,
‘‘Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.’’ Changes in the fair value of the Sumitomo
Investment are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as OCI. Goodyear’s 1.2% Convertible Note Payable
Due August 16, 2001 in the principal amount of ¥6,536,535,767 had been designated as a hedge of the exchange
exposure of the Sumitomo Investment during 2000. To the extent the hedge was effective, the effect of exchange
rate  changes  on  Goodyear’s  Note  were  reported  on  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheet  as  OCI.  At  December  31,
2002,  the  gross  unrealized  holding  loss  on  the  Sumitomo  Investment,  net  of  the  hedge,  totaled  $19.5  million
($9.3 million after tax), compared to $26.8 million  ($16.6  million after tax) at December  31, 2001.

During 2002, the Company acquired additional shares of its tire manufacturing subsidiary in Slovenia at a
cost  of  $38.9  million.  The  Company’s  ownership  of  this  subsidiary  increased  from  60%  to  80%.  Also,  during
2002,  the  Company  acquired  additional  shares  of  its  tire  manufacturing  subsidiary  in  Turkey  at  a  cost  of
$15.9 million. The Company’s ownership of  this subsidiary increased from 59.4%  to 74.6%.

Dividends  received  by  the  Company  and  its  domestic  subsidiaries  from  its  consolidated  international
operations  for  2002,  2001  and  2000  were  $113.1  million,  $114.8  million  and  $102.2  million,  respectively.
Dividends received by the Company from its unconsolidated affiliates accounted for using the equity method for
2002, 2001 and 2000 were $1.6 million, $3.0 million  and $1.6 million,  respectively.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 7.

Investments (continued)

Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities

The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  is presented net of the  following transactions:

In connection with Goodyear’s strategic alliance with Sumitomo, on February 25, 1999, the Company issued
to Sumitomo at par its 1.2% Convertible Note Due August 16, 2000, in the principal amount of ¥13,073,070,934
pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement dated February 25, 1999 (the ‘‘Note Agreement’’). The Company’s Note
was convertible during the period beginning July 16, 2000 through August 15, 2000 into 2,281,115 shares of the
Common Stock, without par value, of the Company at a conversion price of ¥5,731 per share, subject to certain
adjustments.  In  addition,  on  February  25,  1999,  the  Company  purchased  at  par  from  Sumitomo  a  1.2%
Convertible Note Due August 16, 2000, in the principal amount of ¥13,073,070,934 (the ‘‘Sumitomo Note’’). The
Sumitomo  Note  was  convertible,  if  not  earlier  redeemed,  during  the  period  beginning  July  16,  2000  through
August  15,  2000  into  24,254,306  shares  of  the  Common  Stock,  ¥50  par  value  per  share,  of  Sumitomo  at  a
conversion  price  of  ¥539  per  share,  subject  to  certain  adjustments.  The  principal  amount  of  each  Note  was
equivalent to $108.0 million at February 25, 1999. The Company converted the Sumitomo Note in its entirety on
July 27, 2000 into 24,254,306 shares of the Common Stock of Sumitomo, which represents 10% of Sumitomo’s
outstanding shares.

On  July  7,  2000,  Goodyear  and  Sumitomo  amended  the  Note  Agreement  and  on  August  15,  2000:
(1) Sumitomo converted ¥6,536,535,167 principal amount of the Company’s Note into approximately 1,138,030
shares of the Common Stock of the Company; (2) the Company paid ¥223,933,167 of interest on the Note; and
(3)  Sumitomo  surrendered  the  Note  and  the  Company  issued  a  replacement  note  in  the  principal  amount  of
¥6,536,535,767 due on August 16, 2001 and payable at the Company’s option in cash or in shares of Common
Stock  at  a  conversion  price  of  ¥5,731,  subject  to  adjustment.  The  replacement  note  bore  interest  at  the  rate  of
1.2% per annum from August 15, 2000 until the fifteenth day prior to its conversion into 1,140,866 shares of the
Company’s Common Stock on February 6, 2001.

In  2002,  the  Company  issued  11.3  million  shares  of  its  Common  Stock  and  recorded  $137.9  million  as  a
contribution to certain domestic pension plans. In 2001, the Company issued 4.3 million shares of its Common
Stock  and  recorded  $100.0  million  as  a  contribution  to  certain  domestic  pension  plans.  In  2000,  Goodyear
acquired a majority ownership interest in a retreading production and distribution operation in the United States,
and recorded a liability for the expected future payment of $71.2  million.

Note 8. Properties and Plants

(In millions)

Owned

Properties and plants, at cost:

2002
Capital
Leases

Total

Owned

2001
Capital
Leases

Total

Land and improvements ******* $
Buildings and improvements ***
Machinery and equipment *****
Construction in progress*******

384.4
1,643.2
9,042.1
481.6

$ 15.9
108.3
88.4
—

$

400.3
1,751.5
9,130.5
481.6

$

368.0
1,606.3
8,607.9
440.9

$ 15.3
98.7
87.1
—

$

383.3
1,705.0
8,695.0
440.9

Accumulated depreciation *******

11,551.3
(6,490.3)

212.6
(81.3)

11,763.9
(6,571.6)

11,023.1
(5,984.7)

201.1
(73.5)

11,224.2
(6,058.2)

$ 5,061.0

$131.3

$ 5,192.3

$ 5,038.4

$127.6

$ 5,166.0

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 8. Properties and Plants (continued)

The weighted average useful lives of property used in arriving at the annual amount of depreciation provided are
as  follows:  buildings  and  improvements,  approximately  18  years;  machinery  and  equipment,  approximately
10 years.

Note 9. Leased Assets

Net rental expense charged to income follows:

(In millions)

2002

2001

2000

Gross rental expense *****************************************
Sublease rental income ***************************************

$294.6
(68.4)

$288.8
(67.8)

$289.9
(69.1)

$226.2

$221.0

$220.8

Goodyear  enters  into  capital  and  operating  leases  primarily  for  its  vehicles,  data  processing  equipment  and  its
wholesale  and  retail  distribution  facilities  under  varying  terms  and  conditions.  Goodyear  subleases  some  of  its
domestic retail distribution network to independent dealers. Many of the leases provide that Goodyear will pay
taxes assessed against leased property and the cost  of  insurance and maintenance.

While  substantially  all  subleases  and  some  operating  leases  are  cancellable  for  periods  beyond  2003,
management  expects  that  in  the  normal  course  of  its  business  nearly  all  of  its  independent  dealer  distribution
network  will  be  actively  operated.  As  leases  and  subleases  for  existing  locations  expire,  Goodyear  would
normally expect to renew the leases or  substitute another more  favorable retail  location.

The following table presents minimum future lease payments:

(In millions)

Capital Leases

Minimum lease payments ********
Imputed interest ****************
Executory costs ****************
Present value ******************

Operating Leases

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008 and
Beyond

Total

$

9.8

$

9.2

$

7.6

$

6.8

$

6.6

$ 61.6

$ 101.6
(37.4)
(1.2)

$

63.0

Minimum lease payments ********
Minimum sublease rentals ********

$267.2
(43.5)

$221.6
(34.1)

$174.8
(24.2)

$160.4
(15.7)

$105.0
(9.2)

$474.6
(15.2)

$1,403.6
(141.9)

$223.7

$187.5

$150.6

$144.7

$ 95.8

$459.4

$1,261.7

Imputed interest ****************
Present value ******************

(500.5)

$ 761.2

The  Company  is  a  party  to  lease  agreements  with  two  unrelated  SPEs.  The  agreements  are  related  to  certain
North  American  distribution  facilities  and  certain  corporate  aircraft.  The  fair  value  of  the  assets  and  liabilities,
and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss prior to insurance recoveries, is approximately $30 million in each
SPE. Minimum operating lease payments in the above table include approximately $30 million in 2006 related to
the distribution facilities and approximately $30 million is included in Other Long Term Liabilities as a deferred
gain related to the corporate aircraft.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 9. Leased Assets (continued)

Consolidation  of  the  assets,  liabilities  and  results  of  operations  of  these  SPEs  in  accordance  with  FIN  46
would increase property, plant and equipment and long term debt by approximately $60 million. Financing costs
recognized in the Company’s financial statements would not change significantly. Financing costs related to these
SPEs  are  currently  included  in  Selling,  Administrative  and  General  Expense,  and  would  be  recognized
prospectively as Interest Expense.

Note 10. Financing Arrangements and Derivative  Financial  Instruments

Goodyear had credit arrangements of $5.59 billion available at December 31, 2002, of which $1.81 billion were
unused.

Short Term Debt and Financing Arrangements

At  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear  had  short  term  committed  and  uncommitted  credit  arrangements  totaling
$.97 billion, of which $.68 billion were unused. These arrangements are available to the Company or certain of its
international subsidiaries through various domestic and international banks at quoted market interest rates. There
are no commitment fees or compensating balances associated  with these  arrangements.

Goodyear  had  outstanding  debt  obligations,  which  by  their  terms  are  due  within  one  year,  amounting  to
$653.2 million at December 31, 2002, compared to $364.7 million at December 31, 2001. Current maturities of
long  term  debt  represented  $369.8  million  of  this  total,  with  a  weighted  average  interest  rate  of  7.9%  at
December 31, 2002 ($109.7 million and 5.46% at December 31, 2001, respectively). The remaining $283.4 mil-
lion  was  short  term  debt  of  international  subsidiaries,  with  a  weighted  average  interest  rate  of  5.4%  at
December 31, 2002 ($255.0 million and 6.6% at December 31,  2001, respectively).

Long Term Debt and Financing Arrangements

At December 31, 2002, Goodyear had long term credit arrangements totaling $4.62 billion, of which $1.13 billion
were unused.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 10. Financing Arrangements and Derivative  Financial  Instruments  (continued)

The following table presents long term debt at December 31:

(In millions)
5.375%  Swiss franc bond due 2006 **********************************
6.375%  Euro Notes due 2005 ***************************************
Notes:

81/8% due 2003 *************************************************
65/8% due 2006 *************************************************
81/2% due 2007 *************************************************
63/8% due 2008 *************************************************
76/7% due 2011 *************************************************
7% due 2028 ***************************************************
Bank term loans due 2005 (at December 31,  2001, due 2002 –  2005) ******
Other domestic and international debt*********************************

Capital lease obligations********************************************

Less portion due within one year ************************************

2002

2001

$ 114.0
418.8

$

94.5
354.5

300.0
269.2
300.0
99.8
650.0
149.0
850.0
145.0

3,295.8
63.0

3,358.8
369.8

299.8
249.5
300.0
99.7
650.0
149.0
895.7
171.8

3,264.5
48.8

3,313.3
109.7

$2,989.0

$3,203.6

At  December  31,  2002,  the  fair  value  of  Goodyear’s  long  term  fixed  rate  debt  amounted  to  $2.10  billion,
compared to its carrying amount of $2.48 billion. At December 31, 2001, the fair value of Goodyear’s long term
fixed rate debt amounted to $2.36 billion, compared to its carrying amount of $2.35 billion. The difference was
attributable  primarily  to  higher  yields  in  2002  and  the  long  term  notes  issued  in  2001.  The  fair  value  was
estimated using quoted market prices or discounted future cash flows. The fair value of $250 million 65/8% Notes
due  2006  was  hedged  by  interest  rate  contracts  at  December  31,  2002,  as  discussed  below.  The  fair  value  of
Goodyear’s variable rate debt approximated its  carrying amount  at December 31, 2002  and 2001.

The  Swiss  franc  bond  and  related  interest  payments  were  hedged  by  currency  swap  agreements  at

December 31, 2002 and 2001, as discussed below.

Goodyear has designated Euro100 million principal amount of the Euro Notes as hedging the exposure to
the  impact  of  Euro/U.S.  dollar  exchange  rate  movements  on  the  equity  of  certain  of  its  subsidiaries  in  Europe.
The  remaining  Euro300  million  principal  amount  and  related  interest  payments  was  hedged  by  currency  swap
agreements at December 31, 2002 and 2001, as discussed below.

The  Notes  and  Euro  Notes  have  an  aggregate  face  amount  of  $2.17  billion  and  are  reported  net  of
unamortized  discounts  aggregating  $2.2  million  ($2.10  billion  and  $2.7  million,  respectively,  at  December  31,
2001).

The  bank  term  loans  due  2005  are  comprised  of  $525.0  million  of  variable  rate  agreements  based  upon
LIBOR plus a fixed spread bearing interest at a weighted average rate of 3.9% per annum, and $325.0 million of
fixed rate agreements bearing interest at a weighted average rate of 5.0% per annum at December 31, 2002. At
December 31, 2001, the bank term loans due 2002 through 2005 were comprised of $890.0 million of variable
rate agreements based upon LIBOR plus a fixed spread, bearing interest at a weighted average rate of 4.0% per
annum, and $5.7 million of fixed rate agreements bearing interest at a weighted average rate of 6.1% per annum.
The  interest  rate  on  $325  million  principal  amount  of  bank  term  loans  due  2005  was  hedged  by  interest  rate

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 10. Financing Arrangements and Derivative  Financial  Instruments  (continued)

contracts  at  December  31,  2002  and  2001,  as  discussed  below.  There  were  no  domestic  short  term  bank
borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2002 or  2001.

Other domestic and international debt consisted of fixed and floating rate loans denominated in U.S. dollars
and other currencies and maturing in 2003-2012 (at December 31, 2001, maturing in 2002-2004). The weighted
average  interest  rate  in  effect  under  these  loans  was  6.15%  at  December  31,  2002,  compared  to  6.22%  at
December 31, 2001.

At  December  31,  2002,  the  Company  was  a  party  to  two  revolving  credit  facilities,  consisting  of  a
$750  million  five-year  revolving  credit  facility  and  a  $575  million  364-day  revolving  credit  facility.  These
agreements were amended in August 2002. The Company was also party to an $800 million term loan agreement.

The  $750  million  five-year  revolving  credit  facility  was  with  26  domestic  and  international  banks  and
provided  for  borrowings  of  up  to  the  $750  million  commitment  at  any  time  until  August  15,  2005,  when  the
commitment was to terminate and any outstanding loans would have matured. Goodyear paid a commitment fee
ranging from 20 to 50 basis points (based on the Company’s long term debt ratings from Standard & Poor’s or
Moody’s)  on  the  entire  amount  of  the  commitment  (whether  or  not  borrowed)  and  a  usage  fee  on  amounts
borrowed (other than on a competitive bid or prime rate basis) ranging from 80 to 150 basis points for LIBOR
loans and 92.5 to 162.5 basis points for CD rate loans. These fees could fluctuate quarterly within these ranges
based upon Goodyear’s credit rating. During 2002, commitment fees averaged  26.1 basis points.

Under  the  five-year  revolving  credit  facility,  the  Company  could  provide  up  to  $200  million  of  standby
letters of credit. The Company provided $199.7 million of standby letters of credit as of December 31, 2002. The
Company paid a participation fee with respect to its participation in letters of credit ranging from 80 to 150 basis
points (based on the Company’s long term debt ratings from Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s) on the average daily
amount of such exposure. During 2002, participation fees averaged 144 basis points.

The $575 million 364-day revolving credit facility, which was an extension of a $775 million facility that
expired on August 13, 2002, was with 21 domestic and international banks and provided for borrowings of up to
the $575 million commitment at any time until August 12, 2003, on which date the facility commitment would
have  terminated,  unless  extended  by  the  Company  and  the  banks.  If  the  banks  did  not  agree  to  extend  their
commitment,  the  Company,  at  its  option,  could  have  extended  the  facility  for  one  year  as  a  term  loan  in  an
amount  up  to  the  facility  commitment,  which  would  have  matured  on  August  12,  2004.  Goodyear  paid  a
commitment  fee  ranging  from  15  to  35  basis  points  (based  on  the  Company’s  long  term  debt  ratings  from
Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s) on the entire amount of the commitment (whether or not borrowed) and a usage
fee  on  amounts  borrowed  (other  than  on  a  competitive  bid  or  prime  rate  basis)  ranging  from  85  to  165  basis
points for LIBOR loans and 97.5 to 177.5 basis points for CD loans. These fees could fluctuate quarterly within
these ranges based upon Goodyear’s credit rating.  During 2002, commitment  fees averaged  18.4 basis points.

Each  of  the  revolving  credit  facilities  provided  that  the  Company  could  obtain  loans  bearing  interest  at
reserve adjusted LIBOR or a defined CD rate, plus in each case the applicable usage fee, at rates based on the
prime  rate,  or  at  rates  determined  on  a  competitive  bid  basis.  Under  each  of  the  revolving  credit  facilities,  a
utilization  fee  of  25  basis  points  per  annum  was  charged  each  day  on  which  the  sum  of  the  outstanding  loans
exceeded  50%  of  the  total  commitment.  There  were  no  borrowings  outstanding  under  these  agreements  at  any
time during 2002 and therefore no utilization fees were incurred. These revolving credit facilities could have been
used,  if  necessary,  to  fund  the  Company’s  ordinary  course  of  business  needs,  to  repay  maturing  debt,  and  for
other needs as they arise, and also serve as a backstop for the Company’s uncommitted short term bank facilities.

The  $800  million  term  loan  was  with  28  domestic  and  international  banks  and  would  have  matured  on

March  30, 2004.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 10. Financing Arrangements and Derivative  Financial  Instruments  (continued)

The  revolving  credit  facilities  and  the  term  loan  contained  certain  covenants  that,  among  other  things,
required  the  Company  to  maintain  at  the  end  of  each  fiscal  quarter  a  minimum  consolidated  net  worth  and  a
defined minimum interest coverage ratio. In addition, the agreements established limits on the aggregate amount
of  consolidated  debt  and  certain  other  obligations  the  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  could  incur  and  on  the
amount of unfunded benefit obligations permitted under certain of the  Company’s pension plans.

On  August  13,  2002,  the  expiration  date  of  the  Company’s  previously  existing  364-day  revolving  credit
agreement,  the  revolving  credit  agreements  and  the  term  loan  were  amended.  The  amendments  reduced  the
commitment  amount  of  the  364-day  facility  from  $775  million  to  $575  million  and  increased  certain  pricing
terms in the agreements. The Company paid fees to lenders as consideration for their granting the amendments.

On  December  24,  2002,  the  Company  obtained  waivers  of  the  pension  funding  and  net  worth  covenants
contained  in  its  revolving  credit  facilities  and  term  loan  agreement,  which  waivers  were  effective  until  the
execution  of  the  amendments  to  the  agreements  discussed  in  Note  24,  Subsequent  Events.  The  Company  paid
fees to the lenders as consideration for their granting the waivers.

The annual aggregate maturities of long term debt and capital leases for the five years subsequent to 2002
are presented below. Maturities of debt supported by the availability of the revolving credit agreements have been
reported on the basis that the commitments to lend under these agreements will be terminated effective at the end
of  their  current  terms.  The  maturities  below  reflect  the  restructuring  and  refinancing  of  the  Company’s  credit
facilities on April 1, 2003, as discussed in Note 24.

(In millions)

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

Debt incurred under or supported by revolving

credit agreements ************************
Other ************************************

$ — $ — $
369.8

10.4

— $ — $ —
305.7

389.2

1,332.7

$369.8

$10.4

$1,332.7

$389.2

$305.7

Certain of Goodyear’s affiliates are restricted from remitting funds to the parent company by means of dividends,
advances  or  loans,  primarily  due  to  credit  facility  restrictions  currently  in  place  in  those  locations.  At
December 31, 2002, approximately $211 million was restricted, of which approximately $103 million related to
affiliates not consolidated.

Refer  to  Note  4  for  additional  information  on  financing  arrangements.  Refer  to  Note  9  for  additional
information  on  capital  lease  obligations.  Refer  to  Note  24  for  additional  information  on  the  restructuring  and
refinancing of the credit facilities.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Goodyear  adopted  Statement  of  Financial  Accounting  Standards  No.  133,  ‘‘Accounting  for  Derivative  Instru-
ments and Hedging Activities,’’ as amended  and interpreted, on January  1, 2001.

Interest Rate Exchange Contracts

Goodyear actively manages its fixed and floating rate debt mix, within defined limitations, using refinancings and
unleveraged interest rate swaps. Goodyear will enter into fixed and floating interest rate swaps to hedge against
the effects of adverse changes in interest rates on consolidated results of operations and future cash outflows for
interest. Fixed rate swaps are used to reduce Goodyear’s risk of increased interest costs during periods of rising
interest rates, and are normally designated as cash flow hedges. Floating rate swaps are used to convert the fixed
rates  of  long  term  borrowings  into  short  term  variable  rates,  and  are  normally  designated  as  fair  value  hedges.
Interest rate swap contracts are used by Goodyear to separate interest rate risk management from the debt funding

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Note 10. Financing Arrangements and Derivative  Financial  Instruments  (continued)

decision. At December 31, 2002, the interest rate on 70% of Goodyear’s debt was fixed by either the nature of the
obligation or through the interest rate contracts,  compared  to 75%  at December  31, 2001.

The  following  tables  present  contract  information  and  weighted  average  interest  rates.  Current  market

pricing models were used to estimate the fair  values of  interest rate exchange  contracts.

(Dollars  in millions)
Fixed  rate contracts:

Notional principal amount **********
Pay fixed rate ********************
Receive variable LIBOR************
Average years to maturity **********
Fair value: asset (liability) **********
Carrying amount:

Long term asset*****************
Current liability*****************
Long term liability **************

Floating rate contracts:

Notional principal amount **********
Pay variable LIBOR ***************
Receive fixed rate *****************
Average years to maturity **********
Fair value: asset (liability) **********
Carrying amount:

Current asset *******************
Long term asset*****************

December 31, 2001

New

Matured

December 31, 2002

—
—
—

—
—
—

$250.0

3.69%
6.63

—
—
—

$325.0

5.00%
1.91

2.25
$ (9.2)

.2
(8.3)
(1.1)

—
—
—

—
—

—
—

$325.0

5.00%
1.40

1.25
$ (14.2)

—
(11.6)
(2.6)

$250.0

3.18%
6.63

3.95
$ 20.3

8.4
11.9

Weighted average information during the  years 2002, 2001 and  2000 follows:

(Dollars  in millions)
Fixed  rate contracts:

2002

2001

2000

Notional principal amount************************************
Pay fixed rate **********************************************
Receive variable LIBOR *************************************

$325.0

$129.0

$71.0

5.00%
1.91

5.43% 6.24%
3.58

6.63

Floating rate contracts:

Notional principal amount************************************
Pay variable LIBOR ****************************************
Receive fixed rate*******************************************

$210.0

3.68%
6.63

—
—
—

—
—
—

Interest Rate Lock Contracts

Goodyear  will  use,  when  appropriate,  interest  rate  lock  contracts  to  hedge  the  risk-free  rate  component  of
anticipated  long  term  debt  issuances.  These  contracts  are  designated  as  cash  flow  hedges  of  forecasted
transactions. Gains and losses on these contracts are amortized to income over the life of the debt. No contracts
were outstanding at December 31, 2002 or 2001.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 10. Financing Arrangements and Derivative  Financial  Instruments  (continued)

Foreign Currency Contracts

In  order  to  reduce  the  impact  of  changes  in  foreign  exchange  rates  on  consolidated  results  of  operations  and
future  foreign  currency-denominated  cash  flows,  Goodyear  will  enter  into  foreign  currency  contracts.  These
contracts  reduce  exposure  to  currency  movements  affecting  existing  foreign  currency-denominated  assets,
liabilities, firm commitments and forecasted transactions resulting primarily from trade receivables and payables,
equipment acquisitions, intercompany loans, royalty agreements and forecasted purchases and sales. In addition,
the principal and interest on Goodyear’s Swiss franc bond due 2006 and Euro300 million of Euro Notes due 2005
are hedged by currency swap agreements.

Contracts  hedging  the  Swiss  franc  bond,  the  Euro  Notes,  forecasted  intercompany  sales  and  forecasted
transactions under intercompany royalty agreements are designated as cash flow hedges. The hedged forecasted
intercompany sales and intercompany royalty transactions will occur during 2003. Contracts hedging short term
trade receivables and payables normally have  no hedging designation.

Amounts  are  reclassified  from  OCI  into  earnings  each  period  to  offset  the  effects  of  exchange  rate
movements  on  the  principal  and  interest  of  the  Swiss  franc  bond  and  the  Euro  Notes.  Amounts  are  also
reclassified  concurrently  with  the  recognition  of  intercompany  royalty  expense  and  sales  of  intercompany
purchases to third parties.

The following table presents foreign currency contracts  at December 31:

(In millions)

Buy currency:

2002

2001

Fair
Value

Contract
Amount

Fair
Value

Contract
Amount

Euro*************************************************
Swiss franc *******************************************
Brazilian real *****************************************
Japanese yen ******************************************
U.S. dollar********************************************
Czech krona ******************************************
Canadian dollar****************************************
British  pound *****************************************

$353.0
140.2
42.4
14.4
13.7
13.3
—
2.1

$321.1
111.2
40.0
15.2
14.2
13.5
—
2.1

$441.2
99.4
—
16.1
49.6
—
45.2
10.3

$460.2
94.0
—
16.0
49.0
—
45.8
10.3

$579.1

$517.3

$661.8

$675.3

Contract maturity:

Swiss franc swap ************************************
Euro swap ******************************************
All other *******************************************

3/06
6/05
1/03 – 12/18

3/06
6/05
1/02 – 3/03

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 10. Financing Arrangements and Derivative  Financial  Instruments  (continued)

(In millions)

Sell currency:

2002

2001

Fair
Value

Contract
Amount

Fair
Value

Contract
Amount

British  pound *****************************************
Brazilian real *****************************************
Swedish krona ****************************************
Canadian dollar****************************************
Euro*************************************************
All other *********************************************

$ 52.6
42.4
35.4
23.4
13.6
8.7

$ 53.1
43.6
35.6
23.7
13.4
9.1

$ — $ —
—
22.4
—
96.0
11.2

—
22.9
—
95.0
11.2

$176.1

$178.5

$129.1

$129.6

Contract maturity **************************************

1/03

1/02 – 3/02

Carrying amount – asset (liability):

Swiss franc swap — current ********************************************
Swiss franc swap — long term ******************************************
Euro swaps — current *************************************************
Euro swaps — long term ***********************************************
Other — current asset**************************************************
Other — current (liability) **********************************************

2002

2001

$(2.8)
31.6
(1.1)
27.8
8.5
—

$(4.6)
10.2
(5.5)
(15.0)
2.4
(1.1)

At  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear  held  foreign  currency  Euro  put  options,  exercisable  during  2003,  to  reduce
exposure  to  currency  movements  on  2003  forecasted  intercompany  sales.  These  options  are  designated  as  cash
flow hedges. At December 31, 2002, the underlying contract value of these options totaled $42.6 million and the
fair value totaled $.2 million.

The  counterparties  to  Goodyear’s  interest  rate  swap  and  foreign  exchange  contracts  were  substantial  and
creditworthy  multinational  commercial  banks  or  other  financial  institutions  that  are  recognized  market  makers.
Neither the risks of counterparty nonperformance nor the economic consequences of counterparty nonperform-
ance associated with these contracts were considered  by Goodyear to be  material.

Hedges of Net Investment in Foreign Operations

In  order  to  reduce  the  impact  of  changes  in  foreign  exchange  rates  on  consolidated  shareholders’  equity,
Goodyear  has  designated  certain  foreign  currency-denominated  nonderivative  instruments  as  hedges  of  its  net
investment in various foreign operations.

Throughout 2002, Euro100 million of Goodyear’s 6.375% Euro Notes due 2005 was designated as hedging

Goodyear’s net investment in certain European subsidiaries that have the Euro as the functional currency.

Results of Hedging Activities

Ineffectiveness and premium amortization pretax charges totaled $.5 million and $1.5 million during the twelve
months  ended  December  31,  2002  and  2001,  respectively.  Deferred  net  pretax  losses  totaling  $9.9  million  on
hedges  of  forecasted  transactions  are  anticipated  to  be  recognized  in  income  during  the  twelve  months  ending
December  31,  2003,  due  to  pay/receive  interest  rate  differentials  on  fixed  rate  interest  rate  contracts.  It  is  not

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 10. Financing Arrangements and Derivative  Financial  Instruments  (continued)

practicable to estimate the amount of deferred gains and losses that will be recognized in income resulting from
the remeasurement of certain long term currency  exchange agreements.

Deferred  pretax  losses  totaling  $16.0  million  and  gains  totaling  $4.9  million  were  recorded  as  Foreign
Currency Translation Adjustment during the twelve months ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, as
a result of the designation of nonderivative instruments as net investment hedges. These gains and losses are only
recognized in earnings upon the complete or partial sale of the related investment or the complete liquidation of
the investment.

Note 11. Stock Compensation Plans  and Dilutive Securities

The Company’s 1989 Goodyear Performance and Equity Incentive Plan, the 1997 Performance Incentive Plan of
The  Goodyear  Tire  &  Rubber  Company  and  the  2002  Performance  Plan  of  The  Goodyear  Tire  &  Rubber
Company  provide  for  the  granting  of  stock  options  and  stock  appreciation  rights  (SARs),  restricted  stock,
performance  grants  and  other  stock-based  awards.  For  options  granted  in  tandem  with  SARs,  the  exercise  of  a
SAR  cancels  the  stock  option;  conversely,  the  exercise  of  the  stock  option  cancels  the  SAR.  The  1989  Plan
expired on April 14, 1997, and the 1997 Plan expired on December 31, 2001, except, in each case, with respect to
grants and awards outstanding. The 2002 Plan will expire by its terms on April 25, 2005, except with respect to
grants and awards then outstanding. Stock options and related SARs granted under the above plans generally have
a maximum term of ten years and vest  pro rata over four years.

Performance units granted during 2002, 2001 and 2000 are earned based on Return on Invested Capital and
Total Shareholder Return relative to the S&P Auto Parts & Equipment Companies (each weighted at 50%) over a
one, two or three year performance period each beginning January 1 of the year subsequent to the year of grant.
To the extent earned, a portion of the performance units will generally be paid in cash (subject to deferral under
certain  circumstances)  and  a  portion  may  be  automatically  deferred  for  at  least  five  years  in  the  form  of  units.
Each unit is equivalent to a share of the Company’s Common Stock and payable in cash, shares of the Company’s
Common Stock or a combination thereof at the election of the participant. A maximum of 12,000,000 shares of
the  Company’s  Common  Stock  are  available  for  issuance  pursuant  to  grants  and  awards  made  under  the  2002
Plan through April 15, 2005.

On December 4, 2000, the Company adopted The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Stock Option Plan for
Hourly  Bargaining  Unit  Employees,  under  which  options  in  respect  of  up  to  3,500,000  shares  of  the  Common
Stock of the Company may be granted, and the Hourly and Salaried Employee Stock Option Plan, under which
options  in  respect  of  up  to  600,000  shares  of  the  Company’s  Common  Stock  may  be  granted.  Stock  options
granted  under  these  plans  generally  have  a  maximum  term  of  ten  years  and  vest  over  one  to  three  years.  The
Hourly  Bargaining  Unit  Plan  expired  on  September  30,  2001,  and  the  Hourly  and  Salaried  Plan  expired  on
December 31, 2002, except, in each case, with  respect to options  then outstanding.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 11. Stock Compensation Plans  and Dilutive Securities (continued)

Stock-based compensation activity for the  years  2002, 2001 and 2000  follows:

2002

2001

2000

Shares

SARs

Shares

SARs

Shares

SARs

Outstanding at January 1 ***************
Options granted *********************
Options without SARs exercised *******
Options with SARs exercised **********
SARs exercised *********************
Options without SARs expired*********
Options with SARs expired ***********
Performance units granted ************
Performance unit shares issued ********
Performance units cancelled ***********
Outstanding at December 31 ************

21,841,798
3,452,254
(110,642)
(6,439)
(400)
(509,313)
(144,484)
227,100
(28,196)
(247,919)

3,398,781
863,372
—
(6,439)
(400)
—
(144,484)
—
—
—

19,054,838
3,208,270
(105,360)
(6,665)
(13,500)
(345,151)
(97,285)
283,300
—
(136,649)

2,783,983
732,248
—
(6,665)
(13,500)
—
(97,285)
—
—
—

12,418,808
6,606,441
(36,900)
—
(3,900)
(227,913)
(43,241)
478,200
(127,871)
(8,786)

2,141,954
689,170
—
—
(3,900)
—
(43,241)
—
—
—

24,473,759

4,110,830

21,841,798

3,398,781

19,054,838

2,783,983

Exercisable at December 31 *************

15,205,724

2,314,354

12,217,868

1,809,894

8,105,308

1,312,398

Available for grant at December 31*******

8,497,830

486,130

4,179,728

Significant option groups outstanding at December 31, 2002 and related weighted average price and remaining
life information follows:

Grant
Date

12/03/02
12/03/01
12/04/00
12/06/99
11/30/98
12/02/97
12/03/96
1/09/96
All other

Options
Outstanding

3,067,020
3,018,519
5,696,047
3,105,873
2,036,799
1,762,719
1,492,426
1,167,959
2,335,052

Options
Exercisable

—
815,029
3,780,389
2,495,110
2,036,799
1,762,719
1,492,426
1,167,959
1,655,293

Exercisable
Price

Remaining
Life (Years)

$ 7.94
22.05
17.68
32.00
57.25
63.50
50.00
44.00
36.56

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
4.5

The  2,335,052  options  in  the  ‘All  other’  category  were  outstanding  at  exercise  prices  ranging  from  $8.82  to
$74.25, with a weighted average exercise price of $30.63. All options and SARs were granted at an exercise price
equal to the fair market value of the Company’s Common Stock at the  date of grant.

Weighted average option exercise price information follows:

Outstanding at January 1**************************************
Granted during the year***************************************
Exercised during the year *************************************
Outstanding at December 31***********************************
Exercisable at December 31 ***********************************

$33.87
7.94
17.78
30.28
38.13

$35.54
22.05
20.53
33.87
41.34

$45.63
17.68
16.59
35.54
47.48

2002

2001

2000

Forfeitures and cancellations were insignificant.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 11. Stock Compensation Plans  and Dilutive Securities (continued)

Weighted average fair values at date of grant for grants in 2002, 2001 and 2000 follow:

Options *****************************************************
Performance units ********************************************

$3.59
7.94

$ 6.95
22.05

$ 6.58
19.00

2002

2001

2000

The above fair value of options at date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes model with the following
weighted average assumptions:

2002

2001

2000

Expected life (years) ***********************************************
5
Interest rate*******************************************************
3.18% 4.48% 5.44%
Volatility *********************************************************
25.2
47.5
Dividend yield **************************************************** — 3.18

30.5
2.81

5

5

The fair value of performance units at date of grant was equal to the market value of the Company’s Common
Stock at that date.

Basic earnings per share has been computed based on the average number of common shares outstanding.
The following table presents the number of incremental weighted average shares used in computing diluted per
share amounts:

Average shares outstanding — basic ***************
Stock options**********************************
1.2% Convertible Note Payable *******************
Average shares outstanding — diluted **************

167,020,375
—
—

159,955,869
—
—

156,840,646
213,443
1,710,837

167,020,375

159,955,869

158,764,926

2002

2001

2000

The  average  shares  outstanding-diluted  totals  for  2002  and  2001  do  not  include  the  antidilutive  impact  of
.8  million  and  1.8  million  shares,  respectively,  of  potential  common  stock  associated  with  stock  options.  2001
does not  include .1 million shares associated with  the Sumitomo 1.2% Convertible Note  Payable.

Refer to Note 1 for additional information  on stock-based compensation.

Note 12. Savings Plans

Substantially  all  domestic  associates  are  eligible  to  participate  in  one  of  Goodyear’s  two  savings  plans.  Under
these plans associates elect to contribute a percentage of their pay. Most plans provided for Goodyear’s matching
of these contributions, through December 31, 2002, (up to a maximum of 6% of the associate’s annual pay or, if
less, $11,000) at the rate of 50%. Goodyear contributions were $38.1 million, $37.8 million and $41.4 million for
2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. During 2002, Goodyear suspended the matching contribution portion of the
plan for all salaried associates, effective  January 1,  2003.

A defined contribution pension plan for certain foreign associates was established July 1, 1999. Goodyear
contributions were $.1 million in 2002, 2001 and 2000. In April 2001, a defined contribution plan was established
for associates at Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC. Goodyear contributions to this plan were $1.4 million
in 2002 and $1.1 million in 2001.

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Note 13. Postretirement Health Care and Life  Insurance Benefits

The  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  provide  substantially  all  domestic  associates  and  associates  at  certain
international  subsidiaries  with  health  care  and  life  insurance  benefits  upon  retirement.  Insurance  companies
provide life insurance and certain health care benefits through premiums based on expected benefits to be paid
during the year. Substantial portions of the health care benefits for domestic retirees are not insured and are paid
by Goodyear. Benefit payments are funded from  operations.

Net periodic benefit cost follows:

(In millions)
Service cost — benefits earned during the period ******************
Interest cost on accumulated benefit obligation ********************
Amortization of unrecognized: — net losses **********************
— prior service cost ****************

2002

2001

2000

$ 18.0
191.2
20.2
19.4

$ 17.8
183.2
13.6
10.4

$ 19.5
164.2
14.7
(2.2)

$248.8

$225.0

$196.2

As  a  result  of  rationalization  actions,  Goodyear  recognized  a  curtailment  gain  of  $.2  million  and  a  special
termination loss of $6.5 million in 2001. Refer to  Note 2.

The  following  table  sets  forth  changes  in  the  accumulated  benefit  obligation  and  amounts  recognized  on

Goodyear’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December  31, 2002 and 2001:

(In millions)

Accumulated benefit obligation:

2002

2001

Beginning balance *********************************************
Service cost — benefits earned *********************************
Interest cost ************************************************
Plan amendments ********************************************
Actuarial loss ***********************************************
Associate contributions ***************************************
Curtailments /settlements **************************************
Foreign currency translation ***********************************
Benefit payments ********************************************
Ending balance ***********************************************
Unrecognized net loss ****************************************
Unrecognized prior service cost ********************************

$(2,383.7)
(18.0)
(191.2)
(127.0)
(177.1)
(4.8)
—
1.8
289.6

(2,610.4)
595.0
229.3

$(2,153.7)
(17.8)
(183.2)
(150.1)
(138.0)
(4.2)
(6.4)
11.6
258.1

(2,383.7)
440.5
119.0

Accrued benefit liability recognized on the Consolidated

Balance Sheet **********************************************

$(1,786.1)

$(1,824.2)

Of the accrued benefit liability recognized, $304.7 million and $266.7 million was included in current liabilities
at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

The following table presents significant assumptions used:

Discount rate **************************
Rate of increase in compensation levels ****

2002
International

7.48%
4.8

U.S.

7.25%
4.0

2001
International

7.5%
4.5

U.S.

7.75%
4.0

2000
International

7.7%
4.6

U.S.

8.0%
4.0

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 13. Postretirement Health Care and Life  Insurance Benefits (continued)

A 7.0% annual rate of increase in the cost of health care benefits for retirees under age 65 and a 7.0% annual rate
of increase for retirees 65 years and older is assumed in respect of 2003. These rates gradually decrease to 5.0%
in  2007  and  remain  at  that  level  thereafter.  A  1%  change  in  the  assumed  health  care  cost  trend  would  have
increased  (decreased)  the  accumulated  benefit  obligation  at  December  31,  2002  and  the  aggregate  service  and
interest cost for the year then ended as follows:

(In millions)
Accumulated benefit obligation **********************************
Aggregate service and interest cost *******************************

1% Increase

1% Decrease

$21.2
2.2

$(18.4)
(1.8)

Note 14. Pensions

Goodyear and its subsidiaries provide substantially all associates with pension benefits. The principal domestic
hourly  plan  provides  benefits  based  on  length  of  service.  The  principal  domestic  plans  covering  salaried
associates  provide  benefits  based  on  final  five-year  average  earnings  formulas.  Associates  making  voluntary
contributions to these plans receive higher benefits. Other plans provide benefits similar to the principal domestic
plans as well as termination indemnity  plans at  certain international subsidiaries.

Net periodic pension cost follows:

(In millions)
Service cost — benefits earned during the period ******************
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation***********************
Expected return on plan assets *********************************
Amortization of unrecognized: — prior service cost ****************
— net (gains) losses ****************
— transition amount ****************

2002

2001

2000

$109.8
390.5
(391.1)
81.6
25.0
.6

$110.3
377.4
(441.0)
84.1
6.8
.6

$119.6
353.0
(470.7)
69.1
(7.1)
.4

$216.4

$138.2

$ 64.3

Goodyear recognized a curtailment loss of $.3 million and a special termination loss of $.8 million during 2002.
During  2001,  Goodyear  recognized  a  settlement  gain  of  $1.1  million,  a  curtailment  gain  of  $.8  million  and  a
special termination loss of $25.1 million. During 2000, Goodyear recognized a settlement loss of $1.4 million, a
curtailment loss of $1.5 million and a special termination loss  of $6.4 million. Refer to Note 2.

The  following  table  sets  forth  the  funded  status  and  amounts  recognized  on  Goodyear’s  Consolidated
Balance  Sheet  at  December  31,  2002  and  2001.  At  the  end  of  2002  and  2001,  assets  exceeded  accumulated

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 14. Pensions (continued)

benefits in certain plans and accumulated benefits exceeded assets in others. Plan assets are invested primarily in
common stocks and fixed income securities.

(In millions)

Projected benefit obligation:

Beginning balance *********************************************
Service cost – benefits earned **********************************
Interest cost ************************************************
Plan amendments ********************************************
Actuarial loss ***********************************************
Associate contributions ***************************************
Divestitures *************************************************
Curtailments /settlements **************************************
Foreign currency translation ***********************************
Benefit payments ********************************************
Ending balance ***********************************************
Plan assets ***************************************************
Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets ******************
Unrecognized prior service cost **********************************
Unrecognized net loss ******************************************
Unrecognized net obligation at transition ***************************
Net benefit cost recognized on the Consolidated Balance  Sheet ******

2002

2001

$(5,215.0)
(109.8)
(390.5)
(5.4)
(323.8)
(19.7)
—
1.6
(126.6)
359.0

(5,830.2)
3,602.4

(2,227.8)
492.3
2,066.4
4.4

$(5,051.4)
(110.3)
(377.4)
(11.1)
(157.6)
(20.2)
2.1
(1.1)
63.6
448.4

(5,215.0)
4,176.2

(1,038.8)
573.4
798.3
4.7

$

335.3

$

337.6

The following table presents significant assumptions used:

Discount rate **************************
Rate of increase in compensation levels ****
Expected long term rate of return on

plan assets **************************

2002
International

6.2%
3.5

U.S.

7.25%
4.0

2001
International

6.5%
3.5

U.S.

7.75%
4.0

2000
International

6.7%
3.6

U.S.

8.0%
4.0

9.5

8.4

10.0

8.5

9.5

8.6

The following table presents amounts recognized  on the Consolidated Balance Sheet:

(In millions)
Prepaid benefit cost — current *************************************
— long term ***********************************
Accrued benefit cost — current *************************************
— long term***********************************
Intangible asset**************************************************
Deferred income taxes ********************************************
Minority shareholders’ equity **************************************
Accumulated other comprehensive income****************************
Net benefit cost recognized on the Consolidated Balance  Sheet ********

2002

2001

$

301.9
368.2
(78.2)
(2,568.9)
499.5
178.6
117.3
1,516.9

$

159.4
474.2
(69.1)
(1,146.0)
504.9
136.2
20.7
257.3

$

335.3

$

337.6

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 14. Pensions (continued)

The following table presents changes in plan assets:

(In millions)
Beginning balance*************************************************
Actual return on plan assets***************************************
Company contributions *******************************************
Associate contributions *******************************************
Settlements ****************************************************
Foreign currency translation ***************************************
Benefit payments************************************************
Ending balance **************************************************

2002

2001

$4,176.2
(535.7)
226.9
19.7
—
74.3
(359.0)

$4,749.6
(230.6)
186.5
20.2
(48.3)
(52.8)
(448.4)

$3,602.4

$4,176.2

For plans that are not fully funded:

(In millions)
Projected benefit obligation *****************************************
Accumulated benefit obligation **************************************
Plan assets *******************************************************

2002

2001

$5,795.6
5,523.0
3,566.4

$4,367.1
4,177.2
3,378.2

Certain  international  subsidiaries  maintain  unfunded  plans  consistent  with  local  practices  and  requirements.  At
December  31,  2002,  these  plans  accounted  for  $177.0  million  of  Goodyear’s  accumulated  benefit  obligation,
$187.2 million of its projected benefit obligation and $16.9 million of its minimum pension liability adjustment
($153.1  million, $162.4 million and $13.4  million, respectively, at  December 31, 2001).

Note 15.

Income Taxes

The components of Income (Loss) before Income Taxes, adjusted for Minority Interest in Net Income (Loss) of
Subsidiaries, follow:

(In millions)
U.S. ****************************************************
Foreign **************************************************

2002

2001

2000

$(425.0)
407.1

$(341.2)
68.2

$(142.3)
201.1

Minority Interest in Net Income (Loss) of  Subsidiaries ***********

(17.9)
55.8

(273.0)
.2

58.8
33.5

$ 37.9

$(272.8)

$ 92.3

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 15.

Income Taxes (continued)

A reconciliation of Federal income taxes at the U.S. statutory rate to income  taxes  provided follows:

(In millions)
U.S. Federal income tax at the statutory rate of 35%***************
Adjustment for foreign income taxed at  different rates *************
Valuation allowance for U.S. tax assets **************************
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit ************************
Foreign operating loss with no tax benefit provided ****************
Settlement of prior years liabilities *****************************
Provision for repatriation of foreign earnings *********************
Other *****************************************************
United States and Foreign Taxes on Income (Loss) ****************

2002

2001

2000

$

13.3
(20.7)
1,081.5
(4.4)
5.2
(33.2)
50.2
(4.0)

$(95.5)
(17.3)
—
(21.1)
69.4
—
.1
(5.0)

$32.3
(26.0)
—
(7.4)
24.8
—
1.3
(6.5)

$1,087.9

$(69.4)

$18.5

The components of the provision for income taxes by  taxing jurisdiction  follow:

(In millions)

Current:

2002

2001

2000

Federal ***********************************************
Foreign income and withholding taxes **********************
State *************************************************

$ (46.5)
154.1
(7.6)

$ 45.9
134.5
2.2

100.0

182.6

$

2.3
151.4
3.7

157.4

Deferred:

Federal ***********************************************
Foreign ***********************************************
State *************************************************

890.2
(20.8)
118.5

(184.4)
(32.9)
(34.7)

(101.4)
(22.6)
(14.9)

987.9

(252.0)

(138.9)

United States and Foreign Taxes on Income (Loss) *************

$1,087.9

$ (69.4)

$ 18.5

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 15.

Income Taxes (continued)

Temporary differences and carryforwards giving rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2002
and 2001 follow:

(In millions)
Postretirement benefits and pensions *********************************
Capitalized expenditures for tax reporting *****************************
Tax credit and operating loss carryforwards ***************************
Accrued expenses deductible as paid *********************************
Vacation and sick pay *********************************************
Alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards *************************
Rationalizations and other provisions*********************************
Other **********************************************************

Valuation allowance***********************************************
Total deferred tax assets *******************************************
Total deferred tax liabilities:

— property basis differences *********************************
— inventory **********************************************
— tax on undistributed subsidiary earnings *********************
Total deferred tax assets (liabilities)**********************************

$

2002

2001

929.8
457.0
256.3
130.2
70.4
68.2
14.6
103.6

$ 620.9
341.3
206.9
172.0
68.6
20.0
43.3
138.5

2,030.1
(1,646.1)

1,611.5
(257.9)

384.0

1,353.6

(473.3)
(31.0)
(13.9)

(444.7)
(61.0)
(11.6)

$ (134.2)

$ 836.3

In the fourth quarter of 2002, Goodyear recorded a non-cash charge of $1.08 billion, or $6.17 per share ($6.48 per
share on a year to date basis), to establish a valuation allowance against net Federal and state deferred tax assets.
In  addition,  a  valuation  allowance  of  $337.2  million  was  established  against  tax  benefits  that  were  recorded  in
OCI in 2002. The valuation allowance is determined in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109 (SFAS 109), ‘‘Accounting for Income Taxes,’’ which requires an assessment of
both negative and positive evidence when measuring the need for a valuation allowance. Goodyear’s U.S. losses
in  recent  periods  represented  sufficient  negative  evidence  to  require  a  valuation  allowance  under  SFAS  109.
Goodyear intends to maintain a valuation allowance until sufficient positive evidence exists to support realization
of the Federal and state deferred tax assets.

At  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear  had  $251.4  million  of  tax  assets  for  net  operating  loss  carryforwards
related  to  certain  international  subsidiaries,  some  of  which  are  subject  to  expiration  beginning  in  2003.  A
valuation allowance totaling $227.4 million has been recorded against these and other deferred tax assets where
recovery of the asset or carryforward is  uncertain.

In  2002,  Goodyear  determined  that  earnings  of  certain  international  subsidiaries  would  no  longer  be
permanently reinvested in working capital. Accordingly, Goodyear recorded a provision of $50.2 million for the
incremental taxes incurred or to be incurred upon  inclusion  of  such earnings in Federal taxable income.

No  provision  for  Federal  income  tax  or  foreign  withholding  tax  on  undistributed  earnings  of  international
subsidiaries of $1.64 billion is required because the amount has been or will be reinvested in properties and plants
and working capital. It is not practicable to calculate the deferred taxes associated with the remittance of these
investments.

Goodyear  made  net  cash  payments  for  income  taxes  in  2002,  2001  and  2000  of  $125.9  million,

$50.8 million and $152.7 million, respectively.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 16.

Interest Expense

Interest expense includes interest and amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs, less amounts capitalized
as follows:

(In millions)
Interest expense before capitalization ****************************
Capitalized interest*******************************************

2002

2001

2000

$248.8
(7.5)

$298.8
(6.4)

$294.6
(12.0)

$241.3

$292.4

$282.6

Goodyear  made  cash  payments  for  interest  in  2002,  2001  and  2000  of  $260.6  million,  $292.6  million  and
$261.0 million, respectively.

Note 17. Research and Development

Research and development costs for 2002, 2001 and 2000 were $380.0 million, $375.5 million and $423.1 mil-
lion, respectively.

Note 18. Advertising Costs

Advertising costs, including costs for Goodyear’s cooperative advertising programs with dealers and franchisees,
for 2002, 2001 and 2000 were $281.7 million, $294.3 million and $266.7 million, respectively.

Note 19. Business Segments

Segment  information  reflects  the  strategic  business  units  of  Goodyear  (SBUs),  which  are  organized  to  meet
customer requirements and global competition.

The  Tire  business  is  comprised  of  five  regional  SBUs.  The  Engineered  Products  and  Chemical  Products
businesses are each managed on a global basis. Segment information is reported on the basis used for reporting to
Goodyear’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Each  of  the  five  regional  tire  business  segments  is  involved  in  the  development,  manufacture,  distribution
and sale of tires. Certain of the tire business segments also provide related products and services, which include
retreads, automotive repair services and merchandise purchased for  resale.

North American Tire provides original equipment and replacement tires for autos, motorcycles, trucks, farm,
aircraft and construction applications in the United States, Canada and export markets. North American Tire also
provides  related  products  and  services  including  tread  rubber,  tubes,  retreaded  tires,  automotive  repair  services
and merchandise purchased for resale.

European Union Tire provides original equipment and replacement tires for autos, motorcycles, trucks, farm
and construction applications in the European Union, Norway, Switzerland and export markets. European Union
Tire also retreads truck and aircraft tires.

Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire provides original equipment and replacement tires for autos,
trucks, farm, construction and mining applications in Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and export markets.

Latin  American  Tire  provides  original  equipment  and  replacement  tires  for  autos,  trucks,  tractors,  aircraft
and  construction  applications  in  Central  and  South  America,  Mexico  and  export  markets.  Latin  American  Tire
also manufactures materials for tire retreading.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 19. Business Segments (continued)

Asia Tire provides original equipment and replacement tires for autos, trucks, farm, aircraft and construction
applications  in  Asia,  the  Western  Pacific  and  export  markets.  Asia  Tire  also  retreads  truck,  construction
equipment and aircraft tires and provides automotive  repair services.

Engineered Products develops, manufactures and sells belts, hoses, molded products, airsprings, tank tracks
and  other  products  for  original  equipment  and  replacement  transportation  applications  and  industrial  markets
worldwide.

Chemical  Products  develops,  manufactures  and  sells  synthetic  rubber  and  rubber  latices,  synthetic  resins,
and  other  organic  chemical  products  for  internal  and  external  customers  worldwide.  Chemical  Products  also
engages in plantation and natural rubber  purchasing operations.

(In millions)

Sales

2002

2001

2000

North American Tire *******************************
European Union Tire *******************************
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire ************
Latin American Tire ********************************
Asia  Tire *****************************************
Total Tires *************************************
Engineered Products ********************************
Chemical Products *********************************
Total Segment Sales *****************************
Inter-SBU Sales ***********************************
Other ********************************************
Net Sales***************************************

$ 6,703.3
3,314.9
807.1
947.6
531.7

12,304.6
1,126.5
937.9

14,369.0
(545.5)
26.5

$ 7,152.3
3,128.0
703.1
1,012.6
493.9

12,489.9
1,122.3
1,037.3

14,649.5
(521.0)
18.7

$ 7,111.3
3,198.1
793.0
1,047.9
524.6

12,674.9
1,174.2
1,129.7

14,978.8
(567.1)
5.4

$13,850.0

$14,147.2

$14,417.1

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 19. Business Segments (continued)

(In millions)

Segment Operating Income

2002

2001

2000

North American Tire *******************************
European Union Tire *******************************
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire ************
Latin American Tire ********************************
Asia  Tire *****************************************
Total Tires *************************************
Engineered Products ********************************
Chemical Products *********************************
Total Segment Operating Income ******************
Rationalizations and asset sales ***********************
Interest expense************************************
Foreign currency exchange***************************
Minority interest in net income of subsidiaries***********
Inter-SBU income **********************************
Financing fees and financial instruments****************
Equity in earnings (losses) of corporate affiliates*********
Corporate goodwill amortization **********************
Other ********************************************
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes ****************

$

(35.5)
102.6
91.9
102.4
43.9

305.3
45.6
69.4

420.3
17.1
(241.3)
10.2
(55.8)
(54.7)
(48.4)
(10.3)
—
(55.0)

$

107.8
57.2
20.2
89.8
19.9

294.9
11.6
60.2

366.7
(162.4)
(292.4)
(.1)
(.2)
(32.3)
(50.1)
(44.3)
(5.6)
(52.3)

$

260.7
88.7
54.6
69.8
17.9

491.7
43.1
64.2

599.0
(119.1)
(282.6)
6.7
(33.5)
(28.8)
(44.8)
(28.4)
(5.6)
(4.1)

$

(17.9)

$ (273.0)

$

58.8

Assets

North American Tire *******************************
European Union Tire *******************************
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire ************
Latin American Tire ********************************
Asia  Tire *****************************************
Total Tires *************************************
Engineered Products ********************************
Chemical Products *********************************
Total Segment Assets ****************************
Corporate *****************************************
Assets *****************************************

$ 4,594.8
3,124.4
899.4
642.8
604.0

9,865.4
678.2
636.9

11,180.5
1,966.1

$ 4,856.7
2,836.9
747.7
753.9
600.9

9,796.1
681.3
601.6

11,079.0
2,704.4

$ 5,268.5
3,088.1
903.6
796.5
668.5

10,725.2
736.8
742.9

12,204.9
1,363.1

$13,146.6

$13,783.4

$13,568.0

Results  of  operations  in  the  Tire  and  Engineered  Products  Segments  were  measured  based  on  net  sales  to
unaffiliated customers and segment operating income. Results of operations of the Chemical Products Segment
were  measured  based  on  net  sales  (including  sales  to  other  SBUs)  and  segment  operating  income.  Segment
operating  income  included  transfers  to  other  SBUs.  Segment  operating  income  was  computed  as  follows:  net
sales less cost of goods sold and selling, administrative and general expense (excluding corporate administrative
expenses).  Segment  operating  income  also  included  equity  (earnings)  losses  in  affiliates.  Inter-SBU  sales  by

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Note 19. Business Segments (continued)

Chemical Products were at a formulated price or market. Purchases from Chemical Products were included in the
purchasing  SBU’s  segment  operating  income  at  Chemical  Products  cost.  Segment  assets  included  those  assets
under the management of the SBU.

(In millions)

Investments in Affiliates

2002

2001

2000

North American Tire ****************************************
European Union Tire ****************************************
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire ********************
Latin American Tire ****************************************
Asia  Tire**************************************************
Total Tires **********************************************
Engineered Products ****************************************
Chemical Products ******************************************
Total Segment Investments in Affiliates *********************
Corporate *************************************************
Investments in Affiliates **********************************

$ 66.5
12.2
1.8
—
8.1

88.6
—
—

88.6
53.1

$ 49.6
17.2
.4
—
7.2

74.4
—
—

74.4
26.8

$31.0
15.5
.4
—
7.4

54.3
—
—

54.3
43.1

$141.7

$101.2

$97.4

Sales and segment operating income of the Asia Tire Segment reflect the results of Goodyear’s majority-owned
tire business in the region. In addition, Goodyear owns a 50% interest in SPT, a tire manufacturer in Australia and
New Zealand. Results of operations of SPT are not reported in segment results, but are reflected in Goodyear’s
Consolidated Statement of Income using  the equity  method.

The  following  table  presents  the  sales  and  segment  operating  income  of  Goodyear’s  Asia  Tire  Segment

together with 100% of the sales and operating  income  of SPT:

(In millions)

Net Sales:

2002

2001

2000

Asia  Tire Segment **************************************
SPT **************************************************

$ 531.7
523.6

$493.9
481.3

$ 524.6
563.6

Operating Income (Loss):

Asia  Tire Segment **************************************
SPT **************************************************

$1,055.3

$975.2

$1,088.2

$

$

43.9
(3.7)

$ 19.9
(25.4)

40.2

$ (5.5)

$

$

17.9
(11.1)

6.8

SPT operating losses did not include net rationalization charges (credits) of approximately $(2.1) million in 2002,
$48.0  million  in  2001  and  $32.2  million  in  2000.  SPT  debt  totaled  $131.3  million  at  December  31,  2002,  of
which $26.3 million was payable to Goodyear. At December 31, 2001,  SPT debt totaled $67.4 million.

Refer to Note 20 for further information  on SPT.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 19. Business Segments (continued)

Portions of the items described in Note 2, Rationalizations, and Note 3, Other (Income) and Expense, were
not  charged  (credited)  to  the  SBUs  for  performance  evaluation  purposes  but  were  attributable  to  the  SBUs  as
follows:

(In millions)

Rationalizations

North American Tire ***************************************
European Union Tire ***************************************
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire *******************
Latin American Tire ***************************************
Asia  Tire*************************************************
Total Tires *********************************************
Engineered Products ***************************************
Chemical Products *****************************************
Total Segments *****************************************
Corporate ************************************************
Rationalizations ****************************************

Other  (Income) and Expense

North American Tire ***************************************
European Union Tire ***************************************
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire *******************
Latin American Tire ***************************************
Asia  Tire*************************************************
Total Tires *********************************************
Engineered Products ***************************************
Chemical Products *****************************************
Total Segments *****************************************
Corporate ************************************************
Other (Income) and Expense *****************************

2002

2001

2000

$ (1.9)
2.7
(.4)
—
(1.7)

$

$

(1.3)
4.6
—

3.3
5.3

8.6

4.1
(11.4)
—
(13.7)
—

(21.0)
(.6)
—

(21.6)
47.4

$ 31.6
81.5
11.2
.2
45.4

169.9
1.5
—

171.4
35.4

$

(.7)
23.3
9.6
65.7
3.3

101.2
3.8
—

105.0
19.1

$206.8

$124.1

$ — $ —
—
—
(5.0)
—

(17.0)
—
—
—

(17.0)
—
(27.4)

(44.4)
56.2

(5.0)
—
—

(5.0)
32.8

$ 25.8

$ 11.8

$ 27.8

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Note 19. Business Segments (continued)

(In millions)

Capital Expenditures

2002

2001

2000

North American Tire ***************************************
European Union Tire ***************************************
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire *******************
Latin American Tire ***************************************
Asia  Tire*************************************************
Total Tires *********************************************
Engineered Products ***************************************
Chemical Products *****************************************
Total Segment Capital Expenditures***********************
Corporate ************************************************
Capital Expenditures ************************************

$229.2
84.6
20.2
19.3
30.2

383.5
21.3
21.3

426.1
31.8

$198.5
71.4
37.7
24.8
16.1

348.5
29.0
26.9

404.4
31.0

$235.4
94.0
43.4
36.6
35.3

444.7
36.7
76.7

558.1
56.4

$457.9

$435.4

$614.5

Depreciation and Amortization

North American Tire ***************************************
European Union Tire ***************************************
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire *******************
Latin American Tire ***************************************
Asia  Tire*************************************************
Total Tires *********************************************
Engineered Products ***************************************
Chemical Products *****************************************
Total Segment Depreciation and Amortization **************
Corporate ************************************************
Depreciation and Amortization ***************************

$274.8
120.4
44.2
22.3
29.4

491.1
32.8
34.9

558.8
44.0

$286.0
116.5
53.3
28.2
34.0

518.0
34.3
38.7

591.0
45.7

$270.0
111.7
49.3
35.9
38.2

505.1
34.4
39.4

578.9
51.4

$602.8

$636.7

$630.3

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Note 19. Business Segments (continued)

Segment  operating  income  in  2002,  compared  to  2001,  benefited  from  the  non-amortization  of  goodwill  and
intangible  assets  with  indefinite  useful  lives  under  the  provisions  of  SFAS  142.  Segment  operating  income  in
2001  and  2000  included  amortization  expense  for  goodwill  and  intangible  assets  with  indefinite  useful  lives  as
follows:

(In millions)
North American Tire ***************************************************
European Union Tire ***************************************************
Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East Tire ********************************
Latin American Tire ****************************************************
Asia Tire *************************************************************
Total Tires *********************************************************
Engineered Products ****************************************************
Chemical Products *****************************************************
Total Segments******************************************************
Corporate *************************************************************

2001

2000

$ 3.5
13.0
4.2
.1
1.6

22.4
1.0
—

23.4
5.6

$ 3.4
12.6
4.3
—
2.4

22.7
—
—

22.7
5.6

Amortization Expense of Goodwill and Intangible Assets  with Indefinite

Useful Lives ******************************************************

$29.0

$28.3

The following table presents geographic information. Net sales by country were determined based on the location
of  the  selling  subsidiary.  Long-lived  assets  consisted  primarily  of  properties  and  plants,  deferred  charges  and
other miscellaneous assets. Management did not consider the net sales or long-lived assets of individual countries
outside the United States to be significant  to  the consolidated financial statements.

(In millions)

Net Sales

2002

2001

2000

United States **************************************
International **************************************

$ 7,142.5
6,707.5

$ 7,655.8
6,491.4

$ 7,611.1
6,806.0

$13,850.0

$14,147.2

$14,417.1

Long-Lived Assets

United States **************************************
International **************************************

$ 4,007.9
3,217.5

$ 4,118.7
3,134.7

$ 3,937.2
3,425.8

$ 7,225.4

$ 7,253.4

$ 7,363.0

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Note 20.

Investment in Unconsolidated  Affiliates

The following summarizes the financial information, at 100%, for SPT and RubberNetwork.com LLC (RNC), a
purchasing consortium of which Goodyear  owned 27.75%, at December 31,  2002 and 2001.

(In millions)

SPT:

Current assets *****************************************************
Noncurrent assets **************************************************
Current liabilities **************************************************
Noncurrent liabilities ***********************************************

RNC:

Current assets *****************************************************
Noncurrent assets **************************************************
Current liabilities **************************************************
Noncurrent liabilities ***********************************************

December 31,

2002

2001

$147.8
209.0
214.0
60.0

$ 13.5
21.8
9.8
21.2

$134.3
180.5
204.0
28.8

$ 14.4
25.6
11.7
26.6

The following summarizes financial information for SPT and RNC for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001
and  2000.  The  amounts  below  for  RNC  for  2000  are  for  the  period  October  13,  2000  (date  of  inception)  to
December 31, 2000.

(In millions)

SPT:

2002

2001

2000

Net sales *************************************************
Gross profit***********************************************
Net loss**************************************************

$523.6
141.3
(9.5)

$481.3
109.7
(55.5)

$563.6
141.6
(36.9)

RNC:

Net sales *************************************************
Operating loss ********************************************
Net loss**************************************************

$

9.0
(13.4)
(15.3)

$    .2
(25.0)
(28.1)

$ —
(2.8)
(3.1)

Refer to Note 19 for additional information  on SPT.

Note 21. Accumulated Other Comprehensive  Income

The components of Accumulated Other  Comprehensive Income  follow:

(In millions)
Foreign currency translation adjustment ******************************
Minimum pension liability adjustment *******************************
Unrealized investment loss ****************************************
Deferred derivative loss *******************************************

2002

2001

$(1,389.1)
(1,516.9)
(9.3)
(6.8)

$(1,450.2)
(257.3)
(16.6)
(13.2)

$(2,922.1)

$(1,737.3)

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Note 22. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

At December 31, 2002, Goodyear had binding commitments for raw materials and investments in land, buildings
and  equipment  of  $440.3  million,  and  off-balance-sheet  financial  guarantees  written  and  other  commitments
totaling $77.4 million.

Binding commitments include $276.2 million related to raw materials purchased through short term supply
contracts at fixed prices or at formula prices related to market prices or negotiated prices. The fair value of these
contracts was $.6 million unfavorable at December 31, 2002.

Warranty

At  December  31,  2002,  Goodyear  had  recorded  liabilities,  included  in  other  current  liabilities,  totaling
$10.0 million ($5.6 million at December 31, 2001) for potential claims under warranties offered by the Company.
Tire replacement under most of the warranties offered by Goodyear is on a prorated basis. Warranty reserves are
based  on  past  claims  experience,  sales  history  and  other  considerations.  The  amount  of  Goodyear’s  ultimate
liability in respect of these matters may differ from these estimates.  Refer  to Warranty at Note  1.

The following table presents changes in the warranty reserve during  2002:

(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2001 **********************************************
Settlements made during the period ****************************************
Additional accrual for warranties issued during the period *********************
Balance at December 31, 2002 **********************************************

2002

$ 5.6
(9.7)
14.1

$10.0

Environmental Matters

Goodyear had recorded liabilities totaling $53.5 million and $66.5 million for anticipated costs related to various
environmental matters, primarily the remediation of numerous waste disposal sites and certain properties sold by
Goodyear, at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Of these amounts, $21.4 million and $19.6 million were
included  in  Other  current  liabilities  at  December  31,  2002  and  2001,  respectively.  The  costs  include  legal  and
consulting  fees,  site  studies,  the  design  and  implementation  of  remediation  plans,  post-remediation  monitoring
and related activities and will be paid over several years. The amount of Goodyear’s ultimate liability in respect
of these matters may be affected by several uncertainties, primarily the ultimate cost of required remediation and
the extent to which other responsible parties  contribute. Refer to Environmental Cleanup  Matters at Note 1.

Workers’ Compensation

Goodyear  had  recorded  liabilities  totaling  $136.7  million  and  $124.5  million  for  anticipated  costs  related  to
workers’  compensation  at  December  31,  2002  and  2001,  respectively.  Of  these  amounts,  $50.7  million  and
$38.5 million were included in Current Liabilities as part of Compensation and benefits at December 31, 2002
and 2001, respectively. The costs include an estimate of expected settlements on pending claims, defense costs
and  a  provision  for  claims  incurred  but  not  reported.  These  estimates  are  based  on  Goodyear’s  assessment  of
potential liability using an analysis of available information with respect to pending claims, historical experience
and current cost trends. The amount of Goodyear’s ultimate liability in respect of these matters may differ from
these  estimates.

General and Product Liability and Other  Litigation

Goodyear  had  recorded  liabilities  totaling  $229.1  million  and  $218.7  million  for  potential  product  liability  and
other  tort  claims,  including  related  legal  fees  expected  to  be  incurred,  presently  asserted  against  Goodyear,  at

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Note 22. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities  (continued)

December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. Of these amounts, $70.0 million and $83.5 million were included in
Other current liabilities at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The amount recorded was determined on
the basis of an assessment of potential liability using an analysis of available information with respect to pending
claims, historical experience and, where available, current trends.

Goodyear  is  a  defendant  in  numerous  lawsuits  involving,  at  December  31,  2002,  approximately  97,000
claimants  (approximately  62,000  claimants  at  December  31,  2001)  alleging  various  asbestos  related  personal
injuries purported to result from alleged exposure to asbestos in certain rubber coated products manufactured by
Goodyear  in  the  past  or  to  asbestos  in  certain  Goodyear  facilities.  Typically,  these  lawsuits  have  been  brought
against  multiple  defendants  in  state  and  Federal  courts.  In  the  past,  Goodyear  has  disposed  of  approximately
23,500  cases  by  defending  and  obtaining  the  dismissal  thereof  or  by  entering  into  a  settlement.  Goodyear  has
policies and coverage-in-place agreements with certain of its insurance carriers that cover a substantial portion of
estimated indemnity payments and legal fees in respect of the pending claims. At December 31, 2002, Goodyear
has recorded an asset in the amount it expects to collect under coverage-in-place agreements with certain carriers
related  to  its  estimated  asbestos  liability.  Goodyear  has  also  commenced  discussions  with  certain  of  its  excess
coverage insurance carriers to establish arrangements  in respect  of their policies.

The portion of the recorded liabilities for potential product liability and other tort claims relating to asbestos
claims  is  based  on  pending  claims.  The  amount  recorded  reflects  an  estimate  of  the  cost  of  defending  and
resolving pending claims, based on available information and our experience in disposing of asbestos claims in
the past. No liability has been recorded for unknown asbestos claims, and Goodyear cannot predict the number of
future claims, the ultimate cost of disposing of existing and future claims, or the future ability to recover from
insurance carriers.

The Company appealed judgments of $22.7 million and $1.3 million in civil actions in Colorado State Court
on February 25, 2002 and May 16, 2002, respectively. These cases relate to alleged breaches of warranties and
defects in the Company’s Entran II hose installed as a part of Heatway radiant heating systems in property of the
claimants. The Company believes the verdicts were based on material errors of fact and law. The Company is also
a  defendant  in  eight  class  actions  and  five  other  civil  actions  in  various  Federal  and  state  courts  related  to  the
Company’s Entran II hose installed as a part of Heatway radiant heating systems in the homes or other structures
of the claimants. The Company is also party to actions relating to alleged breaches of warranty or product defects
relating to certain of Goodyear’s Load Range D and E light truck tires.

Subject to the uncertainties referred to above, Goodyear has concluded that in respect of any of the above
described  liabilities,  it  is  not  reasonably  possible  that  it  would  incur  a  loss  exceeding  the  amount  currently
accrued  for  at  December  31,  2002,  with  respect  thereto  that  would  be  material  relative  to  the  consolidated
financial position, results of operations or liquidity  of Goodyear at December 31, 2002.

Various other legal actions, claims and governmental investigations and proceedings covering a wide range
of matters are pending against Goodyear and its subsidiaries. Management, after reviewing available information
relating to such matters and consulting with Goodyear’s General Counsel, has determined with respect to each
such matter either that it is not reasonably possible that Goodyear has incurred any liability in respect thereof or
that any liability ultimately incurred will not exceed the amount, if any, recorded at December 31, 2002 in respect
thereof that would be material relative to the consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity of
Goodyear.  However,  in  the  event  of  an  unanticipated  adverse  final  determination  in  respect  of  certain  matters,
Goodyear’s  consolidated  financial  position,  results  of  operations  or  liquidity  for  the  period  in  which  such
determination occurs could be materially affected.

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Note 22. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities  (continued)

Concentrations of Labor

At December 31, 2002, approximately 57% of the Company’s employees were covered by collective bargaining
agreements. 45% of the Company’s employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements that will expire
in 2003. It is uncertain at this time whether agreements will be reached without interruption of production, and
the terms of the agreements ultimately  reached could result in  higher wage and benefit costs.

Guarantees

The  Company  is  a  party  to  various  agreements  under  which  it  has  undertaken  obligations  resulting  from  the
issuance  of  certain  guarantees.  The  guarantees  have  been  issued  on  behalf  of  the  Company’s  affiliates  or
customers  of  the  Company.  The  guaranteed  party  is  typically  a  financial  institution  that  has  extended  credit  to
these parties. Normally there is no separate premium received by the Company as consideration for the issuance
of guarantees.

Customer Financing

In the normal course of business, the Company will from time to time issue guarantees to financial institutions on
behalf  of  its  customers.  The  Company  normally  issues  these  guarantees  in  connection  with  the  arrangement  of
financing by the customer. The Company generally does not require collateral in connection with the issuance of
these guarantees. In the event of non-payment by a customer, the Company is obligated to make payment to the
financial institution, and will typically have recourse to the assets of that customer. At December 31, 2002, the
Company  had  guarantees  outstanding  under  which  the  maximum  potential  amount  of  payments  totaled
$14.0 million, and which expire at various times through 2011. The Company cannot estimate the extent to which
its customers’ assets, in the aggregate, would be adequate to recover the maximum amount of potential payments.
The Company has not recorded any liabilities associated with these guarantees on the Consolidated Balance Sheet
as of December 31, 2002 or 2001.

Affiliate Financing

The Company will from time to time issue guarantees to financial institutions on behalf of certain of its affiliates,
which are accounted for using the equity method. The financing arrangements of the affiliates may be for either
working capital or capital expenditures. The Company generally does not require collateral in connection with the
issuance  of  these  guarantees.  In  the  event  of  non-payment  by  an  affiliate,  the  Company  is  obligated  to  make
payment  to  the  financial  institution,  and  will  typically  have  recourse  to  the  assets  of  that  affiliate.  At
December  31,  2002,  the  Company  had  guarantees  outstanding  under  which  the  maximum  potential  amount  of
payments totaled $19.2 million, and which expire at various times through 2011. The Company cannot estimate
the extent to which its affiliates’ assets would be adequate to recover the maximum amount of potential payments
associated with that affiliate.

The  Company  holds  a  50%  equity  interest  in  SPT,  a  partnership  in  Australia  that  manufactures  and
distributes tires. The terms of the partnership agreement provide that the Company is jointly and severally liable
for  all  liabilities  of  the  partnership.  At  December  31,  2002,  SPT  had  debt  totaling  $131.3  million,  of  which
$26.3 million was payable to Goodyear. The Company also owns, jointly and severally, all of the assets of the
partnership.

The  Company’s  percentage  ownership  of  the  net  assets  of  the  above  affiliates  is  included  on  the

Consolidated Balance Sheet as  Investments in  Affiliates.

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Note 23. Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan

In  June  1996,  the  Company  authorized  7,000,000  shares  of  Series  B  Preferred  Stock  (‘‘Series  B  Preferred’’)
issuable  only  upon  the  exercise  of  rights  (‘‘Rights’’)  issued  under  the  Preferred  Stock  Purchase  Rights  Plan
adopted on, and set forth in the Rights Agreement dated, June 4, 1996. Each share of Series B Preferred issued
would  be  non-redeemable,  non-voting  and  entitled  to  (i)  cumulative  quarterly  dividends  equal  to  the  greater  of
$25.00  or,  subject  to  adjustment,  100  times  the  per  year  amount  of  dividends  declared  on  Goodyear  Common
Stock (‘‘the Common Stock’’) during the preceding quarter and  (ii) a liquidation  preference.

Under  the  Rights  Plan,  each  shareholder  of  record  on  July  29,  1996  received  a  dividend  of  one  Right  per
share of the Common Stock. Each Right, when exercisable, will entitle the registered holder thereof to purchase
from the Company one one-hundredth of a share of Series B Preferred Stock at a price of $250 (the ‘‘Purchase
Price’’),  subject  to  adjustment.  The  Rights  will  expire  on  July  29,  2006,  unless  earlier  redeemed  at  $.001  per
Right. The Rights will be exercisable only in the event that an acquiring person or group purchases, or makes —
or announces its intention to make — a tender offer for, 15% or more of the Common Stock. In the event that any
acquiring  person  or  group  acquires  15%  or  more  of  the  Common  Stock,  each  Right  will  entitle  the  holder  to
purchase that number of shares of Common Stock (or in certain circumstances, other securities, cash or property)
which at  the time of such transaction would have a  market value  of two  times the Purchase Price.

If the Company is acquired or a sale or transfer of 50% or more of the Company’s assets or earnings power
is made after the Rights become exercisable, each Right (except those held by an acquiring person or group) will
entitle the holder to purchase common stock of the acquiring entity having a market value then equal to two times
the Purchase Price. In addition, when exercisable the Rights under certain circumstances may be exchanged by
the Company at the ratio of one share of Common Stock (or the equivalent thereof in other securities, property or
cash) per Right, subject to adjustment.

Note 24. Subsequent Events

First Quarter 2003 Rationalization Actions

Goodyear  expects  to  record  a  rationalization  charge  of  approximately  $62  million  to  $68  million  in  the  first
quarter of 2003. These actions consist of retail and administrative consolidations in North America and Europe
and provide for the release of approximately 900 associates. Of the estimated charge, approximately $36 million
to $40 million relates to future cash outflows, primarily associate severance costs, and $26 million to $28 million
are  non-cash  charges,  primarily  the  writeoff  of  equipment  taken  out  of  service  and  pension  curtailments.  The
Company is in the process of finalizing  the costs  of these plans.

Restructuring and Refinancing of Credit Facilities

On April 1, 2003, the Company completed a comprehensive restructuring and refinancing of its bank credit and
receivables securitization facilities. After completing the restructuring and refinancing, the Company replaced a
total of $2,938 million in finance facilities  with a total of $3,345  million of  finance  facilities including:

) $750 million Senior Secured U.S. Revolving  Credit Facility due  April 2005;

) $645 million Senior Secured U.S. Term Facility due  April 2005;

) $650 million Senior Secured European Facilities due April  2005; and

) $1.30 billion Senior Secured Asset-Backed Facilities due March  2006.

With  the  exception  of  approximately  $700  million  in  domestic  accounts  receivable  securitizations  and
$63 million in Canadian accounts receivable securitizations, each of the replaced finance facilities was unsecured.
In  addition  to  the  restructured  facilities,  at  April  1,  2003,  various  international  subsidiaries  of  Goodyear  had

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Note 24. Subsequent Events (continued)

approximately  $346  million  of  available  borrowings  under  non-domestic  accounts  receivable  securitization
facilities.

As of April 1, 2003, the Company estimates that the total fees and expenses incurred for the restructuring
and refinancing will be approximately $120 million. In addition, the Company will pay a termination fee on the
senior  secured  asset-backed  facilities  at  termination  estimated  to  be  equal  to  100  basis  points  of  the  aggregate
principal amount. Of these costs, the Company estimates that approximately $15 million will be charged against
income  in  the  first  quarter  of  2003,  and  the  remainder  will  be  charged  against  income  over  the  term  of  the
agreements.

The  accounts  receivable  and  debt  that  are  subject  to  the  new  $1.30  billion  asset-backed  facilities  will  be
included on Goodyear’s consolidated balance sheet. Accounts receivable subject to the terminated $763 million
domestic  and  Canadian  accounts  receivable  programs  were  not  included  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheet  at
December 31, 2002.

$750 Million Senior Secured U.S. Revolving Credit Facility

The Company’s amended and restated senior secured $750 million five-year revolving credit facility is with 26
domestic and international banks and provides for borrowing up to the $750 million commitment at any time until
April 30, 2005. Up to $600 million of the facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit. The Company
pays an annual commitment fee of 75 basis points on the undrawn portion of the commitment under the U.S. five-
year revolving credit facility.

$645 Million Senior Secured U.S. Term Facility

The $645 million U.S. term facility is with 33 domestic and international banks and matures on April 30, 2005.

The Company may obtain loans under the U.S. five-year revolving credit facility and the U.S. term facility
(collectively, the ‘‘U.S. facilities’’) bearing interest at LIBOR plus 400 basis points or an alternative base rate (the
higher of JPMorgan’s prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 5 basis points) plus 300 basis points. If loans under
the $645 million term facility remain outstanding on April 30, 2004, fees equal to 100 basis points (or 75 basis
points if such facility has been reduced to not more than $200 million) shall be paid to each lender on its ratable
portion of the amount outstanding under the U.S. facilities.

The collateral pledged under the U.S. facilities includes:

) subject to certain exceptions, all of the capital stock of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and 65% of

the capital stock of its foreign subsidiaries;

) perfected first-priority security interests in and mortgages on certain property, plant and equipment with a

book value of at least $1.00 billion;

) perfected first-priority security interests in and mortgages on substantially all of Goodyear’s other tangible
and intangible assets including real property, equipment,  contract rights and intellectual  property; and

) perfected  second-priority  security  interests  in  all  accounts  receivable  and  inventory  pledged  as  security
under  the  Company’s  $1.30  billion  senior  secured  asset-backed  facilities,  cash  and  cash  accounts,  and
65% of the capital stock of Goodyear Finance Holding S.A.

The indentures for the Company’s Swiss franc denominated bonds limit its ability to use its domestic tire
and automotive parts manufacturing facilities as collateral for secured debt without triggering a requirement that
bond  holders  be  secured  on  an  equal  and  ratable  basis.  The  manufacturing  facilities  indicated  above  will  be
pledged  to  ratably  secure  the  Company’s  Swiss  franc  denominated  bonds  to  the  extent  required  under  the
applicable  indenture.  However,  the  aggregate  amount  collateralized  by  these  manufacturing  facilities  will  be

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 24. Subsequent Events (continued)

limited to 15% of the Company’s shareholders’ equity, in order that the security interests granted to the lenders
under  the  restructured  facilities  will  not  be  required  to  be  shared  with  the  holders  of  indebtedness  outstanding
under the Company’s other existing bond indentures.

The U.S. facilities contain certain covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s ability to incur
additional  secured  indebtedness  (including  a  limit  of  $275  million  in  accounts  receivable  transactions),  make
investments, and sell assets beyond specified limits. The facilities prohibit Goodyear from paying dividends on its
common stock. Goodyear must also maintain a minimum consolidated net worth (as such term is defined in the
U.S. facilities) of at least $2.80 billion and $2.50 billion for quarters ending in 2003 and 2004, respectively, and
$2.00 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2005. Goodyear also is not permitted to fall below a ratio of 2.25
to 1.00 of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense (as such terms are defined in the U.S. facilities)
for  any  period  of  four  consecutive  fiscal  quarters.  In  addition,  Goodyear’s  ratio  of  consolidated  senior  secured
indebtedness  to  consolidated  EBITDA  (as  such  terms  are  defined  in  the  U.S.  facilities)  is  not  permitted  to  be
greater than 4.00 to 1.00 at any time.

In addition, the U.S. term facility requires that any amount outstanding under the facility be prepaid with:

) 75% of the net cash proceeds of any asset sales or dispositions greater than  $5.0 million;

) 50% of net cash proceeds of any sale of the Engineered Products Segment; and

) 50% of the net cash proceeds of any debt or  equity issuances.

The  U.S.  facilities  also  limit  the  amount  of  capital  expenditures  the  Company  may  make  to  $360  million,
$500  million,  and  $200  million  in  2003,  2004  and  2005  (through  April  30),  respectively.  The  amounts  of
permitted capital expenditures may be increased by the amount of net proceeds retained by the Company from
permitted asset sales and equity and debt issuances after application of the prepayment requirement in the U.S.
term facility described above. In addition, to the extent the Company does not reach the limit of permitted capital
expenditures in any given year, such shortfall may  be  carried over into the next year.

$650 Million Senior Secured European Facilities

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe B.V. (‘‘GDTE’’) has entered into a $250 million senior secured revolving credit
facility  and  a  $400  million  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  (collectively,  the  ‘‘European  facilities’’).  These
facilities are with 33 domestic and international banks  and mature on  April 30, 2005.

GDTE pays an annual commitment fee of 75 basis points on the undrawn portion of the commitments under
the European revolving facility. GDTE may obtain loans under the European facilities bearing interest at LIBOR
plus 400 basis points or an alternative base rate (the higher of JPMorgan’s prime rate or the federal funds rate
plus 5 basis points) plus 300 basis points. If loans under the $645 million U.S. term facility remain outstanding on
April 30, 2004, fees equal to 100 basis points (or 75 basis points if such facility has been reduced to not more
than $200 million) shall be paid to each lender on its ratable portion of the amount outstanding under each of the
European facilities.

The collateral pledged under the European facilities includes:

) all of the capital stock of Goodyear Finance Holding S.A.  and certain subsidiaries of GDTE; and

) a perfected first-priority interest in and mortgages on substantially all the tangible and intangible assets of
GDTE  in  the  United  Kingdom,  Luxembourg,  France  and  Germany  (and  Slovenia  if  Sava  Tires  Joint
Venture  Holding  d.o.o.  becomes  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  GDTE),  including  certain  accounts
receivable, inventory, real property, equipment, contract rights and cash and cash accounts, but excluding
certain accounts receivable used in securitization programs.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 24. Subsequent Events (continued)

Consistent with the covenants applicable to Goodyear in the U.S. facilities, the European facilities contain
certain  covenants  applicable  to  GDTE  and  its  subsidiaries  which,  among  other  things,  limit  GDTE’s  ability  to
incur  additional  indebtedness  (including  a  limit  of  $275  million  in  accounts  receivable  transactions),  make
investments,  sell  assets  beyond  specified  limits,  pay  dividends  and  make  loans  or  advances  to  Goodyear
companies that are not subsidiaries of GDTE. The European facilities also contain certain covenants applicable to
the  Company  identical  to  those  in  the  U.S.  facilities.  The  European  facilities  also  limit  the  amount  of  capital
expenditures  that  GDTE  may  make  to  $180  million,  $250  million  and  $100  million  in  2003,  2004  and  2005
(through April 30), respectively.

Subject to the provisions in the European facilities and agreements with Goodyear’s joint venture partner,
Sumitomo  Rubber  Industries,  Ltd.  (which  include  limitations  on  loans  and  advances  from  GDTE  to  Goodyear
and  a  requirement  that  transactions  with  affiliates  be  consistent  with  past  practices  or  on  arms-length  terms),
GDTE is permitted to transfer funds to  Goodyear.

Any amount outstanding under the term facility  is required  to be prepaid  with:

) 75% of the net cash proceeds of all sales and dispositions of assets by GDTE and its subsidiaries greater

than $5 million; and

) 50% of the net cash proceeds of debt and equity issuances by GDTE and its subsidiaries.

The  U.S.  and  European  facilities  can  be  used,  if  necessary,  to  fund  ordinary  course  of  business  needs,  to

repay maturing debt, and for other needs as  they arise.

$1.30 Billion Senior Secured Asset-Backed  Credit  Facilities

The Company has also entered into senior secured asset-backed credit facilities in an aggregate principal amount
of  $1.30  billion,  consisting  of  a  $500  million  revolving  credit  facility  and  an  $800  million  term  loan  facility.
These  facilities  may  be  increased  to  not  more  than  $1.60  billion  through  extensions  of,  or  increases  in,
commitments  by  new  or  existing  creditors.  The  facilities  mature  on  March  31,  2006.  Availability  under  the
facilities is limited by a borrowing base equal to the sum of (a) 85% of adjusted eligible accounts receivable and
(b)  (i)  if  the  effective  advance  rate  for  inventory  is  equal  to  or  greater  than  85%  of  the  recovery  rate  (as
determined by a third party appraisal) of such inventory, 85% of the recovery rate of such inventory, or (ii) if the
effective  advance  rate  for  inventory  is  less  than  85%  of  the  recovery  rate,  (A)  the  sum  of  35%  of  eligible  raw
materials,  65%  of  adjusted  eligible  finished  goods  relating  to  the  North  American  Tire  Segment,  and  60%  of
adjusted  eligible  finished  goods  relating  to  the  retail  division,  Engineered  Products  Segment  and  Chemical
Products Segment minus (B) a rent reserve equal to three months’ rent and warehouse charges at facilities where
inventory is stored. The calculation of the borrowing base and reserves against inventory and accounts receivable
included in the borrowing base are subject to adjustment from time to time by the administrative agent and the
majority lenders in their discretion (not to be exercised unreasonably), based on the results of ongoing collateral
and borrowing base evaluations and appraisals. Availability under the facilities is further limited by a $50 million
availability block. If at any time the amount of outstanding borrowings under the facilities exceeds the borrowing
base,  the  Company  will  be  required  to  prepay  borrowings  sufficient  to  eliminate  the  excess  or  maintain
compensating deposits with the agent bank. The facilities are collateralized by a first-priority security interest in
all  accounts  receivable  and  inventory  of  Goodyear  and  its  domestic  and  Canadian  subsidiaries  (excluding
accounts  receivable  and  inventory  related  to  the  Company’s  North  American  joint  venture  with  Sumitomo  and
Wingfoot Commercial Systems). The facilities contain certain covenants which are materially the same as those
in  the  U.S.  facilities,  with  capital  expenditures  of  $500  million  and  $150  million  permitted  in  2005  and  2006
(through March 31), respectively.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

Note 24. Subsequent Events (continued)

Terminated or Amended Facilities

Until April 1, 2003, the Company was a party to two revolving credit facilities, consisting of a $750 million five-
year revolving credit facility and a $575 million 364-day revolving credit facility. The Company was also a party
to an $800 million term loan agreement, a $50 million term loan agreement, a $700 million accounts receivable
facility with respect to its domestic trade accounts receivable and an aggregate of $346 million of non-domestic
accounts  receivable  facilities.  With  the  exception  of  (i)  the  non-domestic  accounts  receivable  facilities,  which
remain  in  place  as  of  April  1,  2003,  and  (ii)  the  $750  million  five-year  revolving  credit  facility,  which  was
amended  and  restated,  each  of  these  arrangements  was  terminated  as  of  April  1,  2003,  in  connection  with  the
restructuring and refinancing.

As of April 1, 2003, there were borrowings of  $600 million under  the revolving facilities.

Refer  to  Note  4  for  further  information  on  the  accounts  receivable  facilities  and  Note  10  for  further

information on the credit facilities and term loan agreements.

Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC

In  October  2000,  Goodyear  and  Arkansas  Best  Corporation  formed  a  joint  venture  company,  Wingfoot
Commercial  Tire  Systems  LLC  (‘‘Wingfoot’’)  to  engage  in  selling  and  servicing  commercial  truck  tires,
providing  retread  services  and  conducting  related  businesses.  Goodyear  transferred  its  commercial  truck  tire
outlets and related assets in exchange for 81% of the equity of the joint venture and Arkansas Best Corporation’s
subsidiary, Treadco Inc., contributed substantially all of its assets to Wingfoot in exchange for 19% of Wingfoot.
On March 19, 2003, Arkansas Best Corporation notified Goodyear of its intention to exercise its right to put its
19% ownership interest to Goodyear for a cash price of approximately $71.3 million. The transaction is expected
to close on or about April 28, 2003 after which Goodyear will own 100% of Wingfoot. At December 31, 2002,
Goodyear had recorded a liability of $71.2 million for the expected future payment.

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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT

The  financial  statements  of  The  Goodyear  Tire  &  Rubber  Company  and  Subsidiaries  were  prepared  in
conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America.  Management  is
responsible  for  the  selection  of  appropriate  accounting  principles  and  the  objectivity  and  integrity  of  the  data,
estimates and judgments that are the basis for the financial statements.

Goodyear  has  established  and  maintains  a  system  of  internal  controls  designed  to  provide  reasonable
assurance that the books and records reflect the transactions of the Company and that its established policies and
procedures are carefully followed. This system is based upon the worldwide communication and implementation
of  written  procedures,  policies  and  guidelines,  organizational  structures  that  provide  an  appropriate  division  of
responsibility, a program of internal audit and the careful selection, training and development of operating and
financial management.

Goodyear regularly evaluates the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures to determine
that  they  are  effective  in  ensuring  that  the  disclosure  of  required  information  is  timely,  in  accordance  with  the
rules  and  regulations  of  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  and  with  accounting  principles  generally
accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America  and  that  will  result  in  financial  statements  that  contain  no  material
misstatements  or  omit  material  information.  This  evaluation  is  made  under  the  supervision  and  with  the
participation of management, including its principal  executive officer  and principal financial  officer.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, examined the financial statements and their report
is presented on the next page. Their opinion is based on an examination that provides an independent, objective
review  of  the  way  Goodyear  fulfills  its  responsibility  to  publish  statements  that  present  fairly  the  financial
position and operating results. They obtain and maintain an understanding of the Company’s internal accounting
and  reporting  controls,  test  transactions  and  perform  related  auditing  procedures  as  they  consider  necessary  to
arrive at an opinion on the fairness of the financial statements, and not to provide assurance on the internal control
structure. While the independent accountants make extensive reviews of procedures, it is neither practicable nor
necessary for them to test a large portion  of the  daily transactions.

The  Board  of  Directors  pursues  its  oversight  responsibility  for  the  financial  statements  through  its  Audit
Committee, composed of Directors who are not associates of the Company. The Committee meets periodically
with  the  independent  accountants,  representatives  of  management  and  internal  auditors  to  assure  that  all  are
carrying  out  their  responsibilities.  To  assure  independence,  PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP  and  the  internal
auditors have full and free access to the Audit Committee, without Company representatives present, to discuss
the  results  of  their  examinations  and  their  opinions  on  the  adequacy  of  internal  controls  and  the  quality  of
financial reporting.

Robert J. Keegan
President and Chief Executive Officer

Robert W. Tieken
Executive  Vice President  and Chief Financial Officer

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
of The  Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income,
shareholders’ equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company and Subsidiaries at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2002 in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Company’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis,  evidence  supporting  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  financial  statements,  assessing  the  accounting
principles  used  and  significant  estimates  made  by  management,  and  evaluating  the  overall  financial  statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide  a  reasonable basis  for our opinion.

As discussed in Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, ‘‘Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,’’ as of January 1,  2002.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Cleveland, Ohio
April 1, 2003

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THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY  AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplementary Data
(Unaudited)

Quarterly Data and Market Price Information

(In millions, except per share)
2002
Net Sales ********************************
Gross Profit ******************************
Net Income (Loss)*************************
Net Income (Loss) Per Share — Basic*********
— Diluted *******
Average Shares Outstanding — Basic *********
— Diluted ********

Price  Range of Common Stock:*

High **********************************
Low **********************************
Dividends Per Share ***********************

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Year

Quarter

$3,311.2
550.1
$ (63.2)

$3,478.8
691.4
28.9

$

$

$

(.39)

(.39)

$

$

163.2
163.2

.18

.18

163.3
164.3

$3,529.6
674.7
33.7

$

$

$

.20

.20

166.5
166.5

$ 28.31
21.29
.12

$

$ 23.70
18.50
.12

$

$ 18.52
8.49
.12

$

$ 3,530.4
619.9
$(1,105.2)

$13,850.0
2,536.1
$ (1,105.8)

$

$

$

$

(6.30)

(6.30)

175.3
175.3

9.36
6.60
.12

$

$

$

$

(6.62)

(6.62)

167.0
167.0

28.31
6.60
.48

The  third  quarter  included  a  net  after-tax  gain  of  $10.7  million  resulting  from  asset  sales  and  a  net  after-tax
charge  of  $8.9  million  for  rationalizations.  The  third  quarter  also  included  the  writeoff  of  a  miscellaneous
investment  of  $2.5  million  after  tax.  The  fourth  quarter  included  a  net  after-tax  gain  of  $11.1  million  resulting
from asset sales and a net after-tax benefit of $1.4 million from rationalization actions and reversals. The fourth
quarter also included a non-cash charge of $1.08 billion to establish a valuation allowance against net Federal and
state deferred tax assets.

Quarterly per share amounts do not add to the year 2002 per share amount due to issuance of 11.3 million

shares of common stock in the third quarter.

(In millions, except per share)
2001
Net Sales *********************************
Gross Profit *******************************
Net Income (Loss) *************************
Net Income (Loss) Per Share — Basic *********
— Diluted********
Average Shares Outstanding — Basic **********
— Diluted*********

Price  Range of Common Stock:*

High***********************************
Low ***********************************
Dividends Per Share ************************

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Year

Quarter

$3,414.2
628.6
$ (46.7)

$3,582.5
670.4
7.8

$

$

$

(.30)

(.30)

$

$

158.2
158.2

.05

.05

158.8
161.2

$3,677.9
683.6
9.3

$

$

$

.06

.06

159.9
161.6

$3,472.6
545.1
$ (174.0)

$ (1.07)

$ (1.07)

163.1
163.1

$ 27.32
22.72
.30

$

$ 30.40
22.80
.30

$

$ 31.64
17.72
.30

$

$ 25.28
17.85
.12

$

$14,147.2
2,527.7
$ (203.6)

$

$

$

$

(1.27)

(1.27)

160.0
160.0

31.64
17.72
1.02

The  first  quarter  included  a  net  after-tax  charge  of  $57.1  million  for  rationalizations  and  an  after-tax  gain  of
$13.9  million  from  asset  sales.  The  fourth  quarter  included  a  net  after-tax  charge  of  $101.2  million  for
rationalizations and an after-tax gain of $16.9 million from asset sales. The year included amortization expense
for goodwill and intangible assets with  indefinite useful lives totaling $27.4  million  after tax.

Quarterly per share amounts do not add to the year 2001 per share amount due to issuance of 4.3 million

shares of common stock in the third quarter.

*New  York Stock Exchange — Composite Transactions

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COMPARISION WITH PRIOR YEARS

(In millions, except per share)
Net Sales *****************************
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
Discontinued Operations*****************
Net Income (Loss) *********************

Per Share of Common Stock:
Income (Loss) Per Share — Basic:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
Discontinued Operations*****************
Net Income (Loss) — Basic *************

Income (Loss) Per Share — Diluted:
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
Discontinued Operations*****************
Net Income (Loss) — Diluted ************

2002

Year Ended December 31,
2000

1999

2001

$13,850.0
(1,105.8)
—

$14,147.2
(203.6)
—

$14,417.1
40.3
—

$13,355.4
243.2
—

1998

$13,081.6
672.2
(34.7)

$ (1,105.8)

$ (203.6)

$

40.3

$

243.2

$

637.5

$

$

$

$

(6.62)
—

(6.62)

(6.62)
—

(6.62)

$

$

$

$

(1.27)
—

(1.27)

(1.27)
—

(1.27)

$

$

$

$

.26
—

.26

.25
—

.25

$

$

$

$

1.55
—

1.55

1.53
—

1.53

$

$

$

$

4.29
(.22)

4.07

4.25
(.22)

4.03

Dividends Per Share ********************
Total Assets ***************************
Long Term Debt ***********************
Shareholders’ Equity********************

.48
$
$13,146.6
$ 2,989.0
650.6
$

1.02
$
$13,783.4
$ 3,203.6
$ 2,864.0

1.20
$
$13,568.0
$ 2,349.6
$ 3,503.0

1.20
$
$13,278.1
$ 2,347.9
$ 3,792.6

1.20
$
$10,762.7
$ 1,186.5
$ 3,919.2

Notes:

(1) See ‘‘Principles of Consolidation’’  at  Note  1 (‘‘Accounting  Policies’’) to  the  Financial  Statements.

(2) Net  Income  in  2002  included  net  after-tax  benefit  of  $10.2  million,  or  $.06  per  share-diluted  for
rationalizations,  asset  sales,  writeoff  of  a  miscellaneous  investment  and  a  net  rationalization  reversal  at
Goodyear’s SPT equity investment. Net income in 2002 also included a non-cash charge of $1,081.5 million,
or  $6.48  per  share-diluted  to  establish  a  valuation  allowance  against  its  net  federal  and  state  deferred  tax
assets.

(3) Net  Income  in  2001  included  net  after-tax  charges  of  $170.1  million,  or  $1.06  per  share-diluted,  for
rationalizations,  the  sale  of  the  Specialty  Chemical  Business  and  other  asset  sales,  costs  related  to  a  tire
replacement program and rationalization  costs  at Goodyear’s SPT equity investment.

(4) Net  Income  in  2000  included  a  net  after-tax  charge  of  $63.0  million,  or  $.40  per  share-diluted,  for
rationalizations and asset sales, change in Goodyear’s domestic inventory costing method from LIFO to FIFO
and rationalization costs at Goodyear’s SPT  equity investment.

(5) Net Income in 1999 included net after-tax benefit of $22.3 million, or $.13 per share-diluted, resulting from
the  net  after-tax  gains  of  $154.8  million,  or  $.97  per  share-diluted,  from  the  change  in  control  of  the
businesses  contributed  by  the  Company  to  the  Goodyear  Dunlop  joint  venture  in  Europe  and  the  sale  of
certain rubber chemical assets and net rationalization charges of $132.5 million after tax, or $.84 per share-
diluted.

(6) Net Income in 1998 included a net after-tax gain of $61.3 million, or $.38 per share-diluted, from the sale of

the All American Pipeline System and  related assets, rationalizations and the sale of other  assets.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Susan E. Arnold
President, Global Personal Beauty Care
& Global Feminine Care,
The Procter  & Gamble Company
Elected  2003  3, 5, 6

James C. Boland
Vice  Chairman,
CAVS/Gund Arena Company
Retired  Vice Chairman,
Ernst & Young
Elected  2002  1, 2, 4, 5

John G. Breen
Retired  Chairman of the Board,
The Sherwin Williams Company
Elected  1992  1, 2, 4, 5

Edward T. Fogarty
Retired  Chairman of the Board,
President  &  Chief  Executive  Officer,
Tambrands Inc.
Elected  2000  1, 3, 6

Gary D. Forsee
Chief Executive Officer,
Sprint Corporation
Elected  2002  1, 2, 3

Samir G. Gibara
Chairman  of  the Board,
The Goodyear  Tire & Rubber Company
Elected  1995  4

William J. Hudson Jr.
Retired  Vice Chairman of the Board,
AMP Incorporated
Elected  1995  1, 2, 4, 5

Robert J. Keegan
President & Chief Executive Officer,
The Goodyear  Tire & Rubber Company
Elected  2000

Steven A. Minter
Executive Director & President,
The Cleveland  Foundation
Elected  1985  3, 4, 6

Agnar Pytte
Retired  President,
Case  Western  Reserve University
Elected  1988  2, 3, 6

Martin  D. Walker
Principal, MORWAL Investments
Elected  1997  1, 2, 6

Kathryn D. Wriston
Director  or  Trustee  of  various  organizations
Elected  2002  3, 5, 6

James M. Zimmerman
Chairman  of  the Board,
Federated Department Stores
Elected  2001  2, 4, 5, 6

CORPORATE OFFICERS
Robert  J. Keegan,  55*
President & Chief  Executive Officer,
Two years of service, officer since 2000

Robert W. Tieken, 63
Executive Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer
Eight years of service, officer since 1994

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS
Stephanie W. Bergeron, 49
Senior Vice President,
Corporate Financial Operations
Four years of service, officer since 1999

Vernon L. Dunckel, 64
Senior Vice President,
Global Product Supply
41 years of service, officer since 1999

Kathleen T. Geier, 46
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
24 years of service, officer since 2002

Joseph M. Gingo, 58
Senior Vice President,
Technology & Global Products Planning
36 years of service, officer since 1996

C. Thomas Harvie, 60
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel & Secretary
Seven years of service, officer since 1995

Robert J. O’Leary, 52
Senior Vice President,
Global Communications
One year of service, officer since 2002

Clark E. Sprang, 60
Senior Vice President,
Business Development & Integration
36 years of service, officer since 1996

VICE PRESIDENTS
Eric A. Berg, 40
Vice President, E-Commerce
& Chief Information Officer
Three years of service, officer since 2000

Cathryn M. Fischer, 41
Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Two years of service, officer since 2001

Donald D. Harper, 56
Vice President,
Global Human Resources Services
34 years of service, officer since 1998

William M. Hopkins, 58
Vice President, Global Product
Marketing & Technology Planning
35 years of service, officer since 1998

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Isabel H. Jasinowski, 54
Vice President, Government Relations
21 years of service, officer since 2001

Gary A. Miller, 56
Vice President, Purchasing
35 years of service, officer since 1992

Darren R. Wells, 37
Vice President & Treasurer
Eight months of service, officer since 2002

Bertram Bell, 51
Assistant Secretary & Associate
General Counsel
20 years of service, officer since 2000

Anthony E. Miller, 52
Assistant Secretary & Associate
General Counsel
17 years of service, officer since 2000

Business Unit Officers
Christopher W. Clark, 51
President, Latin America Region
29 years of service, officer since 2000

M. Joseph Copeland, 41
President, Chemical Products
Two years of service, officer since 2002

Jarro F. Kaplan, 55
President, Eastern Europe,
Africa & Middle East Region
33 years of service, officer since 2001

Richard J. Kramer, 39
Vice President, Finance,
North American Tire
Three years of service, officer since 2000

John G. Loulan, 56
Vice President, Tire Manufacturing,
North American Tire
34 years of service, officer since 2002

Hugh D. Pace, 51
President, Asia Region
28 years of service, officer since 1998

Jonathan D. Rich, 47
President, North American Tire
Two years of service, officer since 2001

Michael J. Roney, 48
President, European Union Region
21 years of service, officer since 1999

Timothy R. Toppen, 47
President, Engineered Products
24 years of service, officer since 2000

1 Audit Committee
2 Compensation Committee
3 Committee on Corporate Responsibility
4 Executive Committee
5 Finance Committee
6 Nominating and Board Governance Committee
* Also a director

NORTH AMERICA

United  States
Akron, Ohio
World headquarters, North American Tire
headquarters, Asia Tire headquarters,
Latin America Tire headquarters, Chemical
Products  headquarters,  Engineered
Products headquarters, technical center,
racing  tires,  chemicals,  tire  proving
grounds,  global  purchasing,  airship
operations,  research  and  development
facilities
Asheboro, North Carolina Steel tire cord
Bayport, Texas Chemicals
Beaumont, Texas Synthetic rubber,

hydrocarbon resins

Carson, California Airship operations
Cartersville, Georgia Textiles
Danville, Virginia Tires
Decatur,  Alabama Textiles
Fayetteville, North Carolina Tires
Freeport, Illinois Tires
Gadsden,  Alabama Tires
Green, Ohio  Technical center
Hannibal, Missouri Hose products
Houston,  Texas Synthetic rubber
Huntsville, Alabama Tires, tire proving
grounds
Lawton, Oklahoma Tires
Lincoln, Nebraska Power transmission belts,
hose products, technical center
Marysville, Ohio Conveyor belts, technical
center
Mount Pleasant, Iowa Hose products
Niagara Falls,  New York Chemicals
Norfolk, Nebraska Hose products
Pompano Beach, Florida Airship operations
Radford, Virginia Tread rubber
St.  Marys, Ohio Molded rubber products,
military track, rubber track, technical
center
San Angelo, Texas Tire proving grounds
Social Circle, Georgia Tread rubber
Spartanburg, South Carolina Tread rubber
Spring Hope, North Carolina Conveyor belts
Statesville, North Carolina Tire molds
Sun Prairie,  Wisconsin Hose products
Tonawanda,  New York Tires
Topeka, Kansas Tires
Tyler, Texas Tires
Union City, Tennessee Tires
Utica, New York Textiles
West Amherst, New York Goodyear Dunlop,
Tires  North America headquarters

GOODYEAR WORLDWIDE

CANADA
Bowmanville, Ontario Conveyor belts
Collingwood, Ontario Hose products
Granby, Quebec Hose products
Medicine Hat, Alberta Tires
Napanee, Ontario Tires
Owen Sound, Ontario Power transmission
belts
Quebec City, Quebec Molded rubber
products
Valleyfield, Quebec Tires

EUROPE

Belgium
Brussels Goodyear Dunlop Tires
Europe headquarters; European Union
Tire headquarters; Eastern Europe, Africa
& Middle East Tire headquarters

France
Amiens Tires
Mireval Tire proving grounds
Montlucon Tires, air springs

Germany
Fulda Tires
Fuerstenwalde Tires
Hanau Tires
Philippsburg Tires
Riesa Tires
Wittlich Tires, tire proving grounds

Luxembourg
Colmar-Berg Tires, textiles, steel tire cord,
tire molds, technical center, tire proving
grounds

Poland
Debica Tires, tubes

Slovenia
Kranj Tires, power transmission belts,
air springs

Turkey
Adapazari Tires
Izmit Tires

United Kingdom
Birmingham Racing tires
Washington Tires
Wolverhampton Tires

LATIN AMERICA

Brazil
Americana Tires, textile preparation, films,
tire proving grounds
Osasco Hose products
Santa Barbara Tread rubber
Sao Paulo Tires, tire molds, conveyor belts,
power transmission belts
Sertaozinho Air springs

Chile
Santiago Tires, batteries, conveyor belts,
hose products

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Colombia
Cali Tires

Guatemala
Guatemala City Tires

Mexico
Chihuahua Molded rubber products,
power transmission belts
San Luis Potosi Air springs, hose products

Peru
Lima Tires

Venezuela
Tinaquillo Hose products, power
transmission belts
Valencia Tires

AFRICA

Morocco
Casablanca Tires

South Africa
Uitenhage Tires, conveyor belts,
power transmission belts

United Arab Emirates
Dubai Regional tire sales and distribution

ASIA

China
Dalian Tires
Qingdao Hose products

India
Aurangabad Tires
Ballabgarh Tires

Indonesia
Aek Tarum Estate Rubber plantation
operations
Bogor Tires
Dolok Merangir Estate Rubber plantation
operations

Japan
Tatsuno Tires

Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Tires

New Zealand
Upper Hutt Tires*

Philippines
Las Pinas Tires

Singapore
Singapore Natural rubber purchasing,
testing and research laboratory

Taiwan
Taipei Tires

Thailand
Bangkok Tires

AUSTRALIA
Bayswater Conveyor belts
Somerton Tires*

* 50-50 Joint  Ventures

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

CORPORATE OFFICES
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
1144 East Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44316-0001
(330) 796-2121
www.goodyear.com

GOODYEAR COMMON STOCK
The principal market for Goodyear common stock is the New York
Stock Exchange (symbol GT). The stock is also listed  on the
Chicago Stock Exchange and The Pacific Exchange.

On March 10, 2003, there were 29,356 shareholders of record of
Goodyear common stock. The closing price of Goodyear common
stock on the NYSE composite transactions tape on March 10,
2003, was $3.90. Certain of its loan agreements prohibit Goodyear
from  paying dividends on its common stock.

ANNUAL MEETING
10 a.m.,  Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at the Corporate Offices.

SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES
Transfer Agent and Registrar:
EquiServe Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43069
Providence,  RI 02940-2500
(800) 317-4445
www.equiserve.com

Inquiries concerning the issuance or transfer of stock certificates
or share account information should be directed to EquiServe Trust
Company, N.A. Provide Social Security number, account number
and  Goodyear’s ID number, 5721.

Hearing-impaired shareholders can communicate directly with
EquiServe via a TDD by calling (201) 222-4955. Other shareholder
inquiries should be directed to:

Investor Relations,
Dept.  635
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
1144 East Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44316-0001
(330) 796-3751
E-mail: goodyear.investor.relations@goodyear.com

PUBLICATIONS
The Company’s Form 10-K Annual Report to the Securities and
Exchange  Commission  for  2002  is  available  in  April.  The
Form  10-Q  Quarterly  Reports  to  the  Securities  and  Exchange
Commission during 2003 will be available in May, August and
November.

Copies of any of the above or the Company’s  Proxy
Statement may be obtained without charge by writing:

Investor Relations, Dept. 635
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
1144 East Market Street
Akron, Ohio 44316-0001

or by calling our Financial Report Distribution Center  at:

(515) 263-6408

CASSETTE RECORDING
An audiocassette recording of the 2002 Annual Report is available
for visually impaired shareholders by contacting Goodyear Investor
Relations at (330) 796-7142.

TM INVESTMENT PROGRAM
DIRECTSERVICE
EquiServe  Trust  Company,  N.A.  sponsors  and  administers  a
DirectSERVICE Investment Program for  current shareholders  and
new investors in Goodyear common stock. A brochure explaining the
program may be obtained by contacting:

The DirectSERVICE Investment Program —
For Goodyear Shareholders
EquiServe Trust Company, N.A.
P. O. Box 43081
Providence, RI 02940-3081
(800) 317-4445

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
BP Tower
200 Public Square, 27th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44114-2301

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
A report pertaining to Goodyear’s environmental policies and
activities  may  be  obtained  by  contacting  Goodyear  Corporate
Environmental Engineering at (330) 796-7377.

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