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Form 10-Q for PROCTER & GAMBLE CO


27-Apr-2012

Quarterly Report


Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements may appear throughout this report, including without limitation, the following sections: "Management's Discussion and Analysis," and "Risk Factors." These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in this section titled "Economic Conditions, Challenges and Risks" and the section titled "Risk Factors" (Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q). We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.

The purpose of this discussion is to provide an understanding of Procter & Gamble's financial results and condition by focusing on changes in certain key measures from year to year. Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) is organized in the following sections:

• Overview

• Summary of Results

• Economic Conditions, Challenges and Risks

• Results of Operations - Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

• Results of Operations - Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012

• Business Segment Discussion - Three and Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012

• Financial Condition

• Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

Throughout MD&A, we refer to measures used by management to evaluate performance, including unit volume growth, net sales and net earnings. We also refer to a number of financial measures that are not defined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), including organic sales growth, free cash flow and free cash flow productivity. Organic sales growth is net sales growth excluding the impacts of foreign exchange, acquisitions and divestitures. Free cash flow is operating cash flow less capital spending. Free cash flow productivity is the ratio of free cash flow to net earnings. We believe these measures provide investors with important information that is useful in understanding our business results and trends. The explanation at the end of MD&A provides more details on the use and the derivation of these measures.
Management also uses certain market share and market consumption estimates to evaluate performance relative to competition despite some limitations on the availability and comparability of share and consumption information. References to market share and market consumption in MD&A are based on a combination of vendor-reported consumption and market size data, as well as internal estimates. All market share references represent the percentage of sales in dollar terms on a constant currency basis of our products, relative to all product sales in the category.

OVERVIEW
The purpose of our business is to provide branded consumer packaged goods of superior quality and value to our consumers around the world. This will enable us to execute our Purpose-inspired growth strategy: to touch and improve more consumers' lives, in more parts of the world, more completely. We believe this will result in leadership sales, earnings and value creation, allowing employees, shareholders and the communities in which we operate to prosper.

Our products are sold in more than 180 countries primarily through mass merchandisers, grocery stores, membership club stores, drug stores and high-frequency stores, which are the neighborhood stores which serve many consumers in developing markets. We continue to expand our presence in other channels, including department stores, perfumeries, pharmacies, salons and e-commerce. We have on-the-ground operations in approximately 80 countries.

Our market environment is highly competitive with global, regional and local competitors. In many of the markets and industry


segments in which we sell our products, we compete against other branded products as well as retailers' private-label brands. Additionally, many of the product segments in which we compete are differentiated by price (referred to as super-premium, premium, mid-tier and value-tier products). We are well positioned in the industry segments and markets in which we operate-often holding a leadership or significant market share position.
Effective during the quarter ended December 31, 2011 and as reflected in the Company's Form 8-K filed on February 10, 2012, we implemented a number of changes to the organization structure of the Beauty GBU, which resulted in changes to the components of our reportable segment structure. Female blades and razors were formerly included in the Beauty reportable segment and are now included in the Grooming reportable segment. Certain male-focused brands and businesses, such as Old Spice and Gillette personal care, moved from the Grooming reportable segment to the Beauty reportable segment. These changes have been reflected in our segment reporting for all periods presented.
In February 2012 we announced an agreement to divest the Snacks business to The Kellogg Company subject to necessary regulatory approvals. As a result of this transaction the Snacks business is reported as discontinued operations effective with the January - March 2012 quarter. Therefore, Snacks sales and earnings are no longer included in the results of the continuing operations of the Company. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the current fiscal year. Additionally, as a result of this change we consolidated the Pet Care business into the Fabric Care and Home Care segment effective this quarter. These changes have been reflected in our segment reporting for all periods presented. The table below provides more information about the components of our reportable business segment structure.

                                                                  Billion Dollar
Reportable Segment                   Categories                       Brands
Beauty              Antiperspirant and Deodorant, Cosmetics,     Head &
                    Hair Care, Hair Color, Hair Styling,         Shoulders, Olay,

Personal Cleansing, Prestige Products, Salon Pantene, SKII, Professional, Skin Care Wella Grooming Blades and Razors, Electronic Hair Removal Braun, Fusion, Devices, Home Small Appliances, Pre and Post Gillette, Mach3
                    Shave products
Health Care         Feminine Care, Gastrointestinal,             Always, Crest,
                    Incontinence, Rapid Diagnostics,             Oral-B, Vicks
                    Respiratory, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Other
                    Oral Care
Fabric Care and     Air Care, Batteries, Dish Care, Fabric       Ace, Ariel,
Home Care           Enhancers, Laundry Additives, Laundry        Dawn, Downy,
                    Detergents, Pet Care, Surface Care           Duracell, Gain,
                                                                 Iams, Tide,
                                                                 Febreze
Baby Care and       Baby Wipes, Diapers, Paper Towels, Tissues,  Bounty, Charmin,
Family Care         Toilet Paper                                 Pampers

The following table provides the percentage of net sales and net earnings by reportable business segment for the three months ended March 31, 2012 (excludes net sales and net earnings in Corporate):

                            Three Months Ended March 31
                            Net Sales       Net Earnings
Beauty                           24 %              20 %
Grooming                          9 %              15 %
Health Care                      15 %              16 %
Fabric Care and Home Care        32 %              27 %
Baby Care and Family Care        20 %              22 %
Total                           100 %             100 %

The following table provides the percentage of net sales and net earnings by reportable business segment for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 (excludes net sales and net earnings in Corporate):


                            Nine Months Ended March 31
                            Net Sales       Net Earnings
Beauty                           24 %              23 %
Grooming                         10 %              16 %
Health Care                      15 %              17 %
Fabric Care and Home Care        32 %              26 %
Baby Care and Family Care        19 %              18 %
Total                           100 %             100 %

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Following are highlights of results for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 versus the nine months ended March 31, 2011:
• Net sales increased 5% to $63.5 billion. Organic sales, which exclude the impacts of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign exchange, were up 4%.

• Unit volume grew 1%, with low single digit growth for Beauty, Health Care, Grooming, and Baby Care and Family Care, and a low single digit decline in Fabric Care and Home Care.

• Net earnings attributable to Procter & Gamble were $7.1 billion, a decrease of $2.2 billion or 23% versus the prior year period. The decrease in net earnings was due to sales growth being more than offset by impairment charges, incremental restructuring charges and gross margin contraction. The impairment charges included $1.6 billion of before tax non-cash goodwill and intangible assets impairment charges associated with the Appliances and Salon Professional businesses. The incremental restructuring charges totaled $475 million before tax, resulting from the Company's productivity and cost savings plan announced during the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The decline in gross margin was driven primarily by higher commodity costs, partially offset by price increases.

• Diluted net earnings per share decreased 22% to $2.42 and Diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations decreased 22% to $2.37. The earnings per share decline is different from the net earnings decline due to the impact of share repurchase activity.

• Operating cash flow for fiscal year to date decreased 1% to $9.3 billion. Free cash flow, which is operating cash flow less capital expenditures, was $6.6 billion. Free cash flow productivity, which is the ratio of free cash flow to net earnings, was 92%.

ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, CHALLENGES AND RISKS
Ability to Achieve Business Plans. We are a consumer products company and rely on continued demand for our brands and products. To achieve business goals, we must develop and sell products that appeal to consumers and retail trade customers. Our continued success is dependent on leading-edge innovation with respect to both products and operations, on the continued positive reputations of our brands and our ability to successfully maintain trademark protection. This means we must be able to obtain patents and trademarks, and respond to technological advances and patents granted to competition. Our success is also dependent on effective sales, advertising and marketing programs. Our ability to innovate and execute in these areas will determine the extent to which we are able to grow existing sales and volume profitably, especially with respect to the product categories and geographic markets (including developing markets) in which we have chosen to focus. There are high levels of competitive activity in the environments in which we operate. To address these challenges, we must respond to competitive factors, including pricing, promotional incentives, trade terms and product initiatives. We must manage each of these factors, as well as maintain mutually beneficial relationships with our key customers, in order to effectively compete and achieve our business plans. As a company that manages a portfolio of consumer brands, our ongoing business model involves a certain level of ongoing acquisition, divestiture and joint venture activities. We must be able to successfully manage the impacts of these activities, while at the same time delivering against base business objectives. Daily conduct of our business also depends on our ability to maintain key information technology systems, including systems operated by third-party suppliers, and to maintain security over our data.
Cost Pressures. Our costs are subject to fluctuations, particularly due to changes in commodity prices, raw materials, labor costs, foreign exchange and interest rates. Therefore, our success is dependent, in part, on our continued ability to manage these fluctuations through pricing actions, cost savings projects, sourcing decisions and certain hedging transactions, as well as consistent productivity improvements. We also must manage our debt and currency exposure, especially in certain countries with currency exchange controls, such as Venezuela, China and India. We need to maintain key manufacturing and supply arrangements, including sole supplier and sole manufacturing plant arrangements, and successfully manage any disruptions at Company manufacturing sites. We must implement, achieve and sustain cost improvement plans, including our outsourcing


projects and those related to general overhead and workforce optimization. Successfully managing these changes, including identifying, developing and retaining key employees, is critical to our success.
Global Economic Conditions. Demand for our products has a correlation to global macroeconomic factors. The current macroeconomic factors remain dynamic. Economic changes, terrorist activity, political unrest and natural disasters may result in business interruption, inflation, deflation or decreased demand for our products. Our success will depend, in part, on our ability to manage continued global political and/or economic uncertainty, especially in our significant geographic markets, due to terrorist and other hostile activities or natural disasters. We could also be negatively impacted by a global, regional or national economic crisis, including sovereign risk in the event of a deterioration in the credit worthiness of or a default by local governments, resulting in a disruption of credit markets. Such events could negatively impact our ability to collect receipts due from governments, including refunds of value added taxes, create significant credit risks relative to our local customers and depository institutions, and/or negatively impact our overall liquidity. Regulatory Environment. Changes in laws, regulations and the related interpretations may alter the environment in which we do business. This includes changes in environmental, competitive and product-related laws, as well as changes in accounting standards and taxation requirements. Our ability to manage regulatory, tax and legal matters (including product liability, patent, intellectual property, competition law matters and tax policy) and to resolve pending legal matters within current estimates may impact our results.

For more information on risks that could impact our results, refer to Part II, Item 1A Risk Factors in this Form 10-Q.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 The following discussion provides a review of results for the three months ended March 31, 2012 versus the three months ended March 31, 2011.

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