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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

Commission file number 1-9278

CARLISLE COMPANIES INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o    No o

         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o    No ý

         As of January 31, 2010, 60,174,499 shares of common stock of the registrant were outstanding; the aggregate market value of the shares of common stock of the registrant held by non-affiliates was approximately $1,446,594,956 based upon the closing price of the common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2009.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

         Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 14, 2010 are incorporated by reference in Part III.

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Part I

Item 1.    Business

Overview

        Carlisle Companies Incorporated ("Carlisle" or the "Company") was incorporated in 1986 in Delaware as a holding company for Carlisle Corporation, whose operations began in 1917, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Carlisle is a diversified manufacturing company consisting of five segments which manufacture and distribute a broad range of products. Additional information is contained in Items 7 and 8.

        The Company's executive offices are located at 13925 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 400, Charlotte, North Carolina. The Company's main telephone number is (704) 501-1100. The Company's Internet website address is www.carlisle.com. Through this Internet website (found in the "Investor Relations" link), the Company makes available free of charge its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after these reports are electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Management Philosophy/Business Strategy

        The Company strives to be the market leader in the various niche markets it serves. The Company is dedicated to achieving low cost positions and providing service excellence based on, among other things, superior quality, on-time delivery and short cycle times.

        The presidents of the various operating companies are given considerable autonomy and have a significant level of independent responsibility for their businesses and their performance. The Company believes that this structure encourages entrepreneurial action, and enhances responsive decision making thereby enabling each operation to better serve its customers and react quickly to its customer needs.

        The Company's executive management role is to (i) provide general management oversight and counsel, (ii) manage the Company's portfolio of businesses including identifying acquisition candidates and assisting in acquiring candidates identified by the operating companies, as well as identifying businesses for divestiture in an effort to optimize the portfolio, (iii) allocate and manage capital, (iv) evaluate and motivate operating management personnel, and (v) provide selected other services.

        The Company made significant progress in the implementation of the Carlisle Operating System ("COS") in 2009. COS is a continuous improvement process based on the principles of lean and six sigma and is redefining the way the Company does business. Waste is being eliminated and efficiencies improved enterprise wide, allowing the Company to increase its overall profitability. Improvements are not limited to production areas, as COS is also driving improvements in new product innovation, engineering, supply chain management, warranty and product rationalization. COS is creating a culture of continuous improvement across all aspects of the Company's business operations.

Acquisitions and Divestitures

        The Company has a long-standing acquisition strategy. Traditionally, the Company has focused on acquiring new businesses that can be added to existing operations ("bolt-ons"). In addition, the Company considers acquiring new businesses which can operate independently from other Carlisle companies. Factors considered by the Company in making an acquisition include consolidation opportunities, technology, customer dispersion, operating capabilities and growth potential. For more details regarding acquisitions completed over the past three years, see Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.

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        For more details regarding the consolidation and divestiture of the Company's businesses during the past three years, see Notes 18 and 19 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 and "Discontinued Operations," also in Item 1 below.

        Information on the Company's revenues, earnings and identifiable assets for continuing operations by industry segment for the last three fiscal years is as follows (amounts in millions):

Financial Information About Industry Segments

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        A reconciliation of assets reported above to total assets as presented on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets in Item 8 is as follows:

Description of Businesses by Segment

Construction Materials

        The Construction Materials segment includes the construction materials business, which manufactures and sells rubber ("EPDM") and thermoplastic polyolefin ("TPO") roofing systems. In addition, the construction materials business markets and sells polyvinyl chloride membrane and accessories purchased from third party suppliers. The Company also manufactures and distributes energy-efficient rigid foam insulation panels for substantially all roofing applications. Roofing materials and insulation are sold together in warranted systems or separately in non-warranted systems to the new construction, re-roofing and maintenance, general construction and industrial markets. Through its coatings and waterproofing operation, this business manufactures and sells liquid and spray-applied waterproofing membranes, vapor and air barriers, and HVAC duct sealants and hardware for the commercial and residential construction markets. The majority of the construction materials products are sold through a network of authorized sales representatives and distributors.

        The construction materials business operates manufacturing facilities located throughout the United States, its primary market. Insulation facilities are located in Kingston, NY, Franklin Park, IL, Lake City, FL, Terrell, TX, Tooele, UT and Smithfield, PA. EPDM manufacturing operations are located in Carlisle, PA and Greenville, IL. TPO facilities are located in Senatobia, MS and Tooele, UT. Block molded expanded polystyrene ("EPS") operations include eleven production and fabrication facilities across the U.S.

        Raw materials include EPDM polymer, TPO polymer, carbon black, processing oils, solvents, asphalt, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, polyol, polyester fabric, black facer paper, oriented strand board, clay and various packaging materials. Critical raw materials generally have at least two vendor sources to better assure adequate supply. For raw materials that are single sourced, the vendor typically has multiple processing facilities. In general, this business believes that sufficient quantities of raw materials can be obtained through normal sources to avoid interruption of production in 2010.

        Sales and earnings tend to be somewhat higher in the second and third quarters due to increased construction activity during those periods.

        The construction materials business' working capital practices include the following:

(i)

Standard accounts receivable payment terms of 45 days to 90 days.



(ii)

Standard accounts payable payment terms of 30 days to 45 days.



(iii)

Inventories are maintained in sufficient quantities to meet forecasted demand.

        The construction materials business serves a large and diverse customer base; however, in 2009 one customer represented approximately 16% of this segment's revenues, but did not represent 10% of consolidated revenues. The loss of this customer could have a material adverse effect on segment revenues.

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        This business competes in the construction materials market, a market with numerous competitors that produce roofing, insulation and waterproofing products for commercial and residential applications. The level of competition within the market varies by product line. As one of two leading manufacturers in the niche single-ply industry, the construction materials business competes through pricing, innovative products, long-term warranties and customer service. This business offers extended warranty programs on its installed roofing systems, ranging from five (5) years to thirty (30) years and, subject to certain exclusions, covering leaks in the roofing system attributable to a problem with the particular product or the installation of the product. In order to qualify for the warranty, the building owner must have the roofing system installed by an authorized roofing applicator—an independent roofing contractor trained by the Company to install its roofing systems.

Engineered Transportation Solutions

        The Engineered Transportation Solutions segment is comprised of the tire and wheel, industrial brake and friction, and power transmission belt product lines. The tire and wheel product line includes bias-ply, steel-belted radial trailer tires, stamped or roll-formed steel wheels, non-automotive rubber tires, and tire and wheel assemblies. The industrial brake and friction product line includes off-highway braking systems and specialty friction products, and on-highway brake actuation systems. The power transmission product line includes industrial belts and related components.

        The products in the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment are manufactured and sold by direct sales personnel to original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), mass merchandisers and various wholesale and industrial distributors around the world, including North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. A majority of sales are generated in the United States and Canada. Key markets served include outdoor power equipment, agriculture, construction, power sports, home appliance, high speed trailer, automotive styled wheels, recreational vehicles, mining, wind energy, industrial power transmission and related aftermarket distributors. Manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Japan. In addition, the business has various distribution centers in the United States, Canada, Europe and China that provide local sales and service.

        On October 1, 2009, the Company acquired the remaining 51% interest in Japan Power Brake, Inc. ("JPB"), located in Atsugi, Japan, a leading provider of high performance braking solutions for off-highway equipment, primarily in the mining and construction industries in Japan, for a purchase price of approximately $4.2 million.

        Raw materials include steel, rubber, fabric and other oil-based commodities required for tire, wheel and belt production. The brake manufacturing operations require the use of various metal products such as castings, pistons, springs and bearings. With respect to its friction products, the raw materials used are fiberglass, phenolic resin, metallic chips and various other organic materials. Raw materials are sourced worldwide to better assure adequate supply, and critical raw materials generally have at least two vendor sources. Sufficient quantities of its raw materials are expected to be available through normal sources to avoid an interruption of production in 2010.

        Sales and earnings tend to be somewhat higher in the first six (6) months of the year due to peak sales in the outdoor power equipment and replacement markets.

        With respect to working capital, practices include the following:

(i)

Standard accounts receivable payment terms of 30 days to 60 days.



(ii)

Standard accounts payable payment terms of 30 days to 60 days.



(iii)

Inventories are maintained in sufficient quantities to meet forecasted demand. For the tire and wheel business, inventories are generally higher in the fourth and first quarters to meet seasonal

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demand. Inventories tend to build late in the year in advance of the busy season and then steadily fall throughout the first half of the subsequent year.

        The engineered transportation solutions business serves a large and diverse customer base; however, in 2009 one customer represented approximately 11% of this segment's revenues, but did not represent 10% of consolidated revenues. The loss of this customer could have a material adverse effect on segment revenues.

        The business competes globally against regional and international manufacturers. Few competitors participate in all served markets. A majority participate in only a few of the business' served markets on a regional or global basis. Markets served are competitive and the major competitive factors include product performance, quality, product availability and price. The relative importance of these competitive factors varies by market segment and channel.

        The Company has undertaken several consolidation projects within this segment in efforts to reduce costs and streamline its operations. In 2009, the Company completed the consolidation of nineteen of its distribution centers in the United States and Canada into nine existing facilities. In 2009, the Company also completed the consolidation of three wheel manufacturing plants located in California into one facility in Ontario, CA and completed the consolidation of its pneumatic tire manufacturing operations in Buji, China into its manufacturing operation in Meizhou, China.

        In the third quarter of 2009, the Company began the process of consolidating its tire manufacturing operations in Heflin, AL, Carlisle, PA and portions of Buji, China into a new facility in Jackson, TN purchased in the third quarter of 2009. The consolidation of tire manufacturing operations into Jackson, TN is expected to be completed by the end of 2010. In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company announced plans to close its friction product manufacturing facility in Logansport, IN and to consolidate operations into its locations in Hangzhou, China and Bloomington, IN, which is expected to be completed by March, 2010. Also, in the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company combined its power transmission belt product line into its tire and wheel and industrial brake and friction product lines.

Interconnect Technologies

        The Interconnect Technologies segment includes the interconnect technologies business, which designs and manufactures high performance wire, cable, fiber optic, RF/microwave and specialty filtered connectors, specialty cable assemblies, integrated wired racks, trays and fully integrated airframe subsystem solutions primarily for the aerospace, defense electronics and test and measurement industries. This business operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and China with the United States, Europe and China being the primary target market for sales. Sales are made by direct sales personnel.

        On September 18, 2009, the Company acquired Jerrik, Inc. ("Jerrik"), a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered military and aerospace filter connectors. Jerrik's highly customized products are used in environments where reduction of electromagnetic interference and transient voltage suppression are critical. Jerrik has earned key positions on commercial aerospace and military platforms with the world's preeminent aerospace and defense contractors. The rapid growth of defense electronics and avionics throughout military and commercial aerospace platforms is driving the demand for highly engineered specialty connectors. Jerrik is located in Tempe, AZ.

        On October 1, 2009, the Company acquired privately-held Electronic Cable Specialists, Inc. ("ECS"), a leading designer and manufacturer of electrical and structural products and services for the aviation, medical and industrial markets. ECS offers customer-specific solutions ranging from individual electrical and structural products to fully integrated systems to support airframe manufacturers, aircraft operators and electronic equipment OEM's worldwide. ECS's core products consist of highly-engineered wire and cable assemblies, control panels and instrumentation to support avionics systems for general aviation, air

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transport and military aircraft. ECS is located in Franklin, WI with various distribution points in the United States, France and the United Kingdom.

        Raw materials include copper conductors that are plated with tin, nickel or silver, polyimide tapes, polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") tapes, PTFE fine powder resin, thermoplastic resins, stainless steel, beryllium copper rod, machined metals and plastic parts and various marking and identification materials. Key raw materials are typically sourced worldwide and have at least two vendor sources to better assure adequate supply. The Company believes that sufficient quantities of raw material can be obtained for this business through normal sources to avoid interruption of production in 2010.

        The operations of the interconnect technologies business are generally not seasonal in nature.

        The working capital practices include:

(i)

Standard accounts receivable payment terms of 30 days to 60 days.



(ii)

Standard accounts payable payment terms of 30 days.



(iii)

Inventories are maintained in sufficient quantities to meet forecasted demand. The majority of the interconnect technologies business' sales are from made-to-order products, resulting in inventories purchased on demand.

        The interconnect technologies business serves a large and diverse customer base; however, in 2009 two customers together represented 37% of this segment's revenues, but neither customer represented 10% of consolidated revenues. The loss of one of these customers could have a material adverse effect on segment revenues.

        The interconnect technologies business is known for its engineering and product quality. Product performance, either mechanical or electrical in nature, is a principal competitive criterion, with pricing, delivery and service also being key buying criteria for the customer. In most product lines in the interconnect technologies business, there are only one or two companies capable of producing a competing product.

FoodService Products

        The FoodService Products segment includes the foodservice products business, which manufactures and distributes (i) commercial and institutional foodservice permanentware, table coverings, cookware, display pieces, lighting equipment and supplies to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, schools and correctional facilities, and (ii) industrial brooms, brushes, mops and rotary brushes for industrial, commercial and institutional facilities. The company's product line is distributed from four primary distribution centers located in Charlotte, NC, Oklahoma City, OK, Reno, NV and Zevenaar, The Netherlands to wholesalers, distributors and dealers. These distributor and dealer customers, in turn, sell to commercial and non-commercial foodservice operators and sanitary maintenance professionals. Distributors and dealers are solicited through subcontracted manufacturer representatives and direct sales personnel. The foodservice business operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China and Mexico, and sales are made primarily in North America and Europe.

        Raw materials used by the foodservice products business include polymer resins, stainless steel and aluminum. Key raw materials are sourced nationally from recognized suppliers of these materials. The Company believes that sufficient quantities of raw material can be obtained for this business through existing sources to avoid interruption of production in 2010.

        Sales in the foodservice business are marginally stronger in the second and third quarters.

        The working capital practices include:

(i)

Standard accounts receivable payment terms of 30 days to 60 days.

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(ii)

Standard accounts payable payment terms of 30 days.



(iii)

Inventories are maintained in sufficient quantities to meet forecasted demand.

        The foodservice products business serves a large and diverse customer base; however, in 2009 two customers together represented 26% of this segment's revenues, but neither of these customers represented 10% of consolidated revenues. The loss of one of these customers could have a material adverse effect on segment revenues.

        The foodservice business is engaged in markets that are generally highly competitive, and competes equally on price, service and product performance.

Specialty Products

        The Specialty Products segment includes the specialty trailer business and the refrigerated truck bodies business. The specialty trailer business manufactures and sells trailers to a variety of markets. Sales are categorized as follows: (i) construction—includes open-deck trailers used by contractors for hauling equipment to and from sites or by rental companies for equipment delivery, (ii) material hauling—includes various dump trailer lines, such as steel bottom-dumps, side-dumps, end-dumps and live-bottoms as well as aluminum end dump and pneumatic bulk tank trailers, (iii) specialized—includes large-capacity multi-unit trailers and specially designed trailers for specific hauling purposes, and (iv) commercial—includes trailers sold for over-the-road hauling and general freight. Sales are made primarily in the United States, with less than 12% of sales to other countries, primarily Canada, Norway and Mexico. The majority of sales in this business are to dealers with the balance sold directly to end-users such as rental companies, national accounts, heavy-haulers, waste haulers and OEM manufacturers. The specialty trailer business operates manufacturing facilities in the U.S., which is its primary market.

        The refrigerated truck body business manufactures and sells insulated refrigerated truck bodies to a variety of markets including food, dairy, beverage, home delivery and military applications. This business' main distribution channels are through a factory direct sales staff. The refrigerated truck bodies business operates a single manufacturing facility in Rice Lake, WI and sells primarily into the U.S. market.

        The specialty trailer business' raw materials include high-tensile steel, aluminum, lumber, tires, axles, suspensions and hydraulic and electrical components. Critical raw materials generally have at least two vendor sources to better assure adequate supply. Management at the specialty trailer business believes material costs are relatively stable and that sufficient quantities of its raw materials can be obtained through normal sources to avoid interruption of production in 2010.

        The raw materials and components used by the refrigerated truck body business include refrigeration compressors, eutectic holdover plates, mechanical blower refrigeration systems, electric/hydraulic liftgates, fiberglass, polyester resins, polyurethane foam resins, steel, aluminum, plywood, and cast and stainless steel hardware. The availability of steel and petroleum-based materials could impact raw material costs. The Company believes that sufficient quantities of raw material can be obtained for this business through normal sources to avoid interruption of production in 2010; however, any change in lead time for delivery of customer-owned chassis could delay production.

        The operations of the specialty trailer business are generally not seasonal in nature. The refrigerated truck body business is moderately seasonal in nature, with the second and third quarters of the year being strongest in sales.

        With respect to working capital, practices include the following:

(i)

Standard accounts receivable payment terms of 10 days to 30 days.



(ii)

Standard accounts payable payment terms of 10 days to 30 days.

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(iii)

Inventories are maintained in sufficient quantities to meet forecasted demand. Higher value, customer-specific components for the refrigerated truck bodies business are ordered at the time required.

        The businesses in the Specialty Products segment have a large and diverse customer base and no individual customer accounted for more than 10% of segment sales in 2009.

        The specialty trailer business' products compete primarily based on quality and options as well as price. The commercial and material hauling products compete primarily on price. Conversely, the large-capacity multi-unit trailers manufactured for specialized purposes tend to compete primarily on quality and options.

        The refrigerated truck bodies business competes primarily on quality and performance with an emphasis on thermal efficiency.

        The refrigerated truck bodies business was sold on February 2, 2010.

Discontinued Operations

        In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company decided to retain the power transmission business and combine it with the tire and wheel and industrial brake business to form the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment. As a result, the power transmission operation that was previously reported as a discontinued operation has been, for all periods presented, reclassified as a continuing operation.

        In the second quarter of 2008, the Company announced its decision to pursue disposition of its on-highway brake ("on-highway brake business") business. On March 31, 2009, the Company decided to dispose of the assets used in the business as part of a planned dissolution.

        The assets of the discontinued operations have met the criteria for, and have been classified as "held for sale". In addition, results of operations for these businesses, and any gains or losses recognized from their sale, are reported as "discontinued operations".

Principal Products

        The Company's products are discussed above and in additional detail in Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.

Intellectual Property

        The Company owns or holds the right to use a variety of patents, trademarks, licenses, inventions, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights. The Company has adopted a variety of measures and programs to ensure the continued validity and enforceability of its various intellectual property rights. While the Company's intellectual property is important to its success, the loss or expiration of any particular intellectual property right would not materially affect the Company or any of its segments.

Backlog

        Backlog of orders from continuing operations generally is not a significant factor in most of the Company's businesses, as most of the Company's products have relatively short order-to-delivery periods. Backlog of orders from continuing operations was $286.9 million at December 31, 2009 and $298.3 million at December 31, 2008; however, the majority of these orders are not firm in nature.

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Government Contracts

        At December 31, 2009, the Company had no material contracts that were subject to renegotiation of profits or termination at the election of the U.S. government.

Research and Development

        Research and development activities include the development of new product lines, the modification of existing product lines to comply with regulatory changes, and the research of cost efficiencies through raw material substitution and process improvements. The Company's research and development expenses in continuing operations were $16.6 million in 2009 compared to $16.2 million in 2008 and $15.8 million in 2007.

Environmental Matters

        Carlisle believes its operations generally are in substantial compliance with applicable regulations. In a few instances, particular plants and businesses have been the subject of administrative and legal proceedings with governmental agencies or private parties relating to the discharge or potential discharge of regulated substances. Where necessary, these matters have been addressed with specific consent orders to achieve compliance. Carlisle believes that continued compliance will not have any material impact on the Company's financial position and will not require significant capital expenditures.

Employees

        The Company had approximately 10,000 employees in its continuing operations at December 31, 2009.

International

        For foreign sales and an allocation of the assets of the Company's continuing operations, see Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.

NYSE Affirmation

        On May 8, 2009, David A. Roberts, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") the Annual CEO Certification and certified therein that he was not aware of any violation by the Company of the NYSE's Corporate Governance listing standards.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors

        The Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows can be affected by a number of factors including but not limited to those set forth below, those set forth in our "Forward Looking Statements" disclosure in Item 7 and those set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, any one of which could cause our actual results to vary materially from recent results or from our anticipated future results.

        The demand for the Company's products may be adversely affected by deteriorating macroeconomic and business conditions.    The continued recession in the United States and in key foreign markets could substantially affect the Company's sales, profitability and financial condition. The sharp downturn has reduced economic activity in many of the product markets in which we operate. Many of these markets are cyclical and have experienced downturns. It cannot be predicted when, or to what extent, there might be a recovery.

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        Actions taken by major governments throughout the world to restore liquidity and increase credit availability may not be fully effective in addressing the economic problems that are causing the recession and the increased concern over the general soundness of the U.S. and foreign economies.

        The reduced demand for the Company's products from prolonged economic decline would likely result in lower revenues, excess production capacity, higher cost, and margin compression on some products.

        Access to cost-effective sources of capital may be affected by current global financial system problems.    The ability of the Company, its customers and suppliers to obtain capital with reasonable terms to support business activities including developing lines of credit, refinancing existing debt, funding capital projects, and financing acquisitions is likely to be negatively affected by the global financial crisis.

        A downgrade in the Company's debt ratings could restrict the ability to access the debt capital markets and could increase interest expense on existing financing agreements. The inability to maintain or to expand credit facilities on similar terms may have a material adverse affect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and free cash flow. The Company's reliance on customers and vendors to meet their obligations could be reduced because of their potential difficulty in accessing outside financing.

        Extended difficulties by owners and developers to secure financing for new residential and commercial construction projects will likely reduce the demand for roofing products from the Company's construction materials operations. A slowdown resulting from restricted credit availability in the commercial construction industry would likely reduce the demand for both new roofing products and reroofing products.

        The Company's growth is partially dependent on the acquisition of other businesses.    The Company has a long standing acquisition program and expects to continue acquiring businesses. Typically, the Company considers acquiring bolt-ons. Acquisitions of this type involve numerous risks, which may include potential difficulties in integrating the business into existing operations, increasing dependency on the markets served by certain businesses, and increased debt to finance the acquisitions. The Company also considers the acquisition of businesses which can operate independently of existing operations, which has an increased possibility of diverting management's attention from its core operations.

        Raw Material costs are a significant component of the Company's cost structure.    The Company utilizes petroleum based products, steel and other commodities in its manufacturing processes. Raw materials, including inbound freight, account for approximately 67% of the Company's cost of goods sold. Significant increases in the price of these materials may not be recovered through sale price and could adversely affect operating results. The Company also relies on global sources of raw materials, which could be adversely impacted by slow or unfavorable shipping or trade arrangements, and global economic conditions.

        Benefits from the present restructuring activities are expected to include an improvement in customer service, cost reductions, higher productivity and lower working capital.    The steps being taken to consolidate manufacturing and distribution centers could cause disruptions to customers and the potential loss of a portion of their business. Major projects are underway or planned in the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment and the Interconnect Technologies segment. See Note 18 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for further information.

        If the realignment and resizing does not meet the projected operational and market requirements, the objectives of the restructuring will not be achieved, resulting in potential further restructuring actions and employee and customer dissatisfaction.

        The products manufactured may become obsolete due to design or technology changes.    The Company's future operating success may depend upon its ability to redesign or find new applications for its current products or develop new products.

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        The Company faces increased international competition.    The tire and wheel product line within the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment competes against companies that leverage low cost manufacturing through facilities located outside the United States. While the Company has been price competitive, it may need to adjust its operating strategies to remain competitive against the off-shore competition.

        The Company is expanding its operations into China.    To compete globally against low-cost manufacturers with operations located outside the United States, the Company has expanded many of its operations into China. Conducting operations within China may cause the Company to be impacted by the political environment within China and trade relations between the United States and Chinese governments. Many of the products manufactured in China are sold in the North American market. Therefore, the Company may be impacted by the cost and availability of shipping channels and amount of time required to ship the goods to the intended market. Revenues for sales of products manufactured in China for the North American market are generated predominately in U.S. Dollars. Many of the obligations incurred by these operations are settled in Chinese Renminbi or Hong Kong Dollars. Should the U.S. Dollar weaken significantly against the Renminbi or Hong Kong Dollar, the Company's results of operations could be adversely affected. The Company continues to monitor developments in China that may affect its strategy and will hedge its currency risk exposure when deemed effective and prudent. Recent tax law changes in China to reduce value added tax refunds on exported products and to conform income tax laws for both domestic and foreign owned companies may increase tax burdens for Carlisle's in-country operations.

        The Company plans to grow through expansion of international sales.    As the Company strives to reach this strategic goal, it is expanding its sales force in China. The Company may be impacted by the political environment in various countries and government trade relations with the U.S., as well as local country market factors. International sales expansion may also require an additional commitment to the Company's level of working capital.

        The Company and the markets it serves can be negatively impacted by significant changes in interest rates.    The Company may utilize interest rate swaps or other derivative instruments to mitigate its interest rate, currency and investment risk. Many of the markets served by Carlisle are impacted by interest rates. A significant rise in interest rates may curtail construction activities and other capital spending, as well as consumer spending, all of which could have an adverse impact on operating results.

        The Company has significant concentrations in the general construction market.    For the year ended December 31, 2009, approximately 47% of the Company's revenues, and 64% of its EBIT (excluding Corporate expenses) were generated by the Construction Materials segment. Construction spending is affected by economic conditions, changes in interest rates, demographic and population shifts, and changes in construction spending by federal, state, and local governments. A decline in the commercial construction market, as well as certain other operations of the Company, could adversely affect the Company's performance.

        The construction materials business competes through pricing, among other factors. Increased competition in this business has and could continue to place negative pressure on operating results in future periods.

        Approximately 30% of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009, and 22% of its EBIT (excluding Corporate expenses) were generated by the Company's Engineered Transportation Solutions segment. The businesses in this segment rely heavily on the condition of the lawn and garden and construction equipment markets. Softening in this market could place negative pressure on the Company's results of operations.

        The commercial construction market can be affected by weather.    Adverse weather conditions, such as heavy or sustained rainfall, cold weather and snow can limit construction activity and reduce demand for

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roofing materials. Weather conditions can also be a positive factor, as demand for roofing materials may rise after harsh weather conditions due to the need for replacement materials.

        The Company also serves many specialty niche markets and as such, may be negatively impacted by softening in those markets.    In addition to having concentrations in the construction materials and outdoor power equipment markets, many of the markets served by Carlisle, including the specialty trailer, brake and food service markets, are smaller, niche markets that may experience cyclicality. These market cycles can span a number of years, and while the Company benefits from the upside of these cycles, downturns can negatively affect performance.

        Changes in business conditions could cause goodwill to become impaired.    The Company has a long-standing strategy to acquire interests in other businesses. These investments are made after careful analysis and the completion of due diligence procedures. The analysis and procedures often include assumptions and judgments in the determination of the acquisition price. After acquisition, unforeseen issues could arise that adversely affect the expected returns and the unfavorable financial impact may not be recoverable through an adjustment to the acquisition price. In addition, unexpected difficulties encountered during integration could cause actual operating results to vary from initial estimates.

        The amount of goodwill is a significant portion of the Company's total assets. An evaluation of impairment of goodwill is made annually or when evidence of a potential impairment exists. The impairment evaluation is based on several factors involving assumptions and judgment regarding expected cash flows. If the assumptions and judgment indicate that goodwill impairment exists for an operating unit, the result could be a substantial asset charge that reduces the Company's operating income and could cause a default in the covenants covered by the Company's debt and credit facility agreements.

        The Company is impacted by the cost of providing pension benefits.    Pension expense associated with the Company's retirement benefit plans may fluctuate significantly depending on future market performance of plan assets and changes in actuarial assumptions.

        The Company continues to be negatively impacted by the rising cost of providing pension and other post-retirement benefits. The underfunded status of the defined benefit pension plans may require cash payments. Additionally, if pension plan assets do not perform to the Company's expectations, or if other actuarial assumptions are modified, the required contributions may be higher than anticipated.

        Significant changes in retirement plan discount rates and in the actual investment return on pension assets could affect the Company's net income, pension benefit obligation, shareholders' equity and retirement plan contributions in future periods.

        Net income may be negatively impacted by a decrease in the rate of return on plan assets. Income or expense for the plans is calculated using actuarial valuations. Unfavorable changes in key economic indicators can change the assumptions. The most significant assumptions used are the discount rate and the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. The key economic factors that affect the expense would also likely affect the amount of cash contributions to the pension and post-employment plans.

        To help mitigate the fluctuation in future cash contributions to the pension plan, the Company implemented a liability driven investment approach in 2009. This approach seeks to invest primarily in fixed income investments to match the changes in the plan liabilities that occur as a result of changes in the discount rate. Risk tolerance is established through careful consideration of plan liabilities, plan funded status, and corporate financial condition. The established target allocation is 88% fixed income securities and 12% equity securities. Fixed income investments are diversified across core fixed income, long duration and high yield bonds. Equity investments are diversified across large capitalization U.S. and international stocks. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through investment portfolio reviews, annual liability measures and asset/liability studies.

Item 1B—Unresolved Staff Comments

        None.

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Item 2.    Properties

 

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

        The Company may be involved in various legal actions from time-to-time arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate outcome of such actions will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Company, but may have a material impact on the Company's results of operations for a particular period.

Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

        Not applicable.

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Part II

Item 5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

        The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. At December 31, 2009, there were 1,861 shareholders of record.

        Quarterly cash dividends paid and the high and low prices of the Company's stock on the New York Stock Exchange in 2009 and 2008 were as follows:

 

        The Company's repurchases of its equity securities during the period October 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 were as follows:

        The stock repurchase program was originally approved on November 3, 1999, and was reactivated on August 17, 2004. At the time of the authorization, the Company had the authority to purchase 741,890 split-adjusted shares of common stock. The Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional 2,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock on August 1, 2007, and the repurchase of an additional 1,400,000 shares of the Company's common stock on February 12, 2008. At this time, the Company has authority to repurchase 2,985,831 shares of its common stock.

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Item 6.    Selected Financial Data.

Five-Year Summary

        In millions except shares, shareholders of record and per share data

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Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Executive Overview

        Carlisle Companies Incorporated ("Carlisle", the "Company", "we" or "our") is a diversified manufacturing company focused on achieving profitable growth internally through new product development and product line extensions, and externally through acquisitions that complement our existing technologies, products and market channels. The Company has approximately 10,000 employees in its continuing operations. Carlisle manages its businesses under the following segments:

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Construction Materials:  the "construction materials" business;



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Engineered Transportation Solutions:  the "engineered transportation solutions" business, combining the "tire and wheel" product line, the "off-highway braking" product line and the "power transmission belt" product line;



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Interconnect Technologies:  the "interconnect technologies" business;



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FoodService Products:  the "foodservice products" business; and



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Specialty Products:  the "specialty trailer" business and the "refrigerated truck bodies" business.

        While Carlisle has offshore manufacturing operations, the markets served by the Company are primarily in North America. Management focuses on maintaining a strong and flexible balance sheet, year-over-year improvement in sales, earnings before interest and income taxes ("EBIT") margins and earnings, globalization, and improving free cash flow from operations. Resources are allocated among the operating companies based on management's assessment of their ability to obtain leadership positions and competitive advantages in the markets they serve.

        During 2008, the Company began the implementation of the Carlisle Operating System, a manufacturing structure and strategy deployment system based on lean enterprise and six sigma principles. The purpose of the Carlisle Operating System is to eliminate waste in all production and business processes, improve manufacturing efficiencies to increase productivity, and to increase EBIT margins and improve cash conversion.

        For a more in-depth discussion of the results discussed in this "Executive Overview", please refer to the discussion on "Financial Reporting Segments" presented later in "Management's Discussion and Analysis".

        Net sales of $2.38 billion for the year ended December 31, 2009 were 23% lower than net sales of $3.11 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008. Organic sales (defined as net sales excluding sales from acquisitions and divestitures within the last twelve months, as well as the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates), across all segments declined 24% for the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the prior year, primarily as a result of depressed economic activity due to a severe recession. Acquisitions in the Interconnect Technologies, FoodService Products and Engineered Transportation Solutions segments contributed $52.0 million of additional sales in the current year as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008. The impact of foreign exchange rates had less than a 1% impact on the year-over-year change in sales.

        Income from continuing operations was $151.8 million, or $2.45 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2009, a 34% increase compared to $113.6 million, or $1.85 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2008. Income from continuing operations for 2009 includes an after-tax $16.8 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, gain from a fire insurance settlement and the release of a $19.6 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, deferred tax liability, previously provided with respect to un-repatriated earnings. Offsetting these gains were $27.1 million of after-tax restructuring charges, or $0.44 per diluted share, for facilities consolidation and closures. 2008 results included: an after-tax impairment charge on the assets of the power transmission belt business of $44.2 million, or $0.73 per diluted share. For more detail on these

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charges, refer to the discussion on "Financial Reporting Segments." For more information regarding the change in income from continuing operations from 2008 to 2009, refer to the discussion below on "2009 Compared to 2008".

        Net sales of $3.11 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008 were 11% higher than net sales of $2.81 billion for the year ended December 31, 2007. Organic growth accounted for 3% of the improvement. Acquisitions in the Interconnect Technologies, FoodService Products and Construction Materials segments contributed $213.4 million, or approximately 8% of the year-over-year increase. The impact of foreign exchange rates accounted for less than 1% of the sales growth.

        Income from continuing operations of $113.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 declined 49% as compared to 2007. Income from continuing operations for 2007 included an after-tax gain of $29.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, on the sale of the Company's interest in its European roofing company ("Icopal"). For more information regarding the change in income from continuing operations from 2007 to 2008, refer to the discussion below on "2008 Compared to 2007".

2009 Compared to 2008

        Net sales of $2.38 billion for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $730.6 million, or 23%, below 2008 net sales of $3.11 billion. Organic sales across all segments declined 24% for the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the prior year, primarily attributed to lower sales volumes. Acquisitions in the Interconnect Technologies, FoodService Products and Engineered Transportation Solutions segments contributed $52.0 million of additional sales in the current year as compared to the year ended December 31, 2008. Refer to the discussion below on "Acquisitions".

        Cost of goods sold of $1.88 billion for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 were $641.2 million, or 25%, lower than in 2008. The decrease was attributable to lower sales volume, lower raw material costs and efficiency gains from the Carlisle Operating System.

        Gross margin (net sales less cost of goods sold expressed as a percent of net sales) of 21.2% recognized in 2009 increased as compared to gross margin of 19.1% recognized in 2008. The primary reasons for the margin improvement were lower raw material costs, higher selling prices and efficiency gains from the Carlisle Operating System.

        Selling and administrative expenses of $289.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 were 9% below 2008 expenses of $316.3 million. The decrease was due primarily to a combination of lower commission costs and reduced discretionary spending in 2009. As a percent of net sales, selling and administrative expenses were approximately 12.2% and 10.2% for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in selling and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales year-over-year is primarily attributable to management restructuring expenses in 2009 and lower net sales.

        Research and development expenses of $16.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 increased 2% from $16.2 million in 2008. As a percent of net sales, research and development expenses were 0.7% and 0.5% of sales in 2009 and 2008, respectively.

        Other expense (income), net of $18.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 compared to $18.7 million in 2008. The 2009 expense included: asset-impairment charges of $14.4 million in the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment for the integration of the power transmission belt business and the closure of the facilities in Buji, China, Carlisle, PA and Logansport, IN; $3.8 million in the Specialty Products segment for the closure of the facility in Brookville, PA; and, $2.1 million in the Interconnect Technologies segment for the closure of the facility in Vancouver and Kent, WA. The 2008 expense included $13.1 million of long-lived asset write-downs in the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment on the impairment at the power transmission belt business, $4.3 million of long-lived asset write-downs in the Construction Materials segment on the closure of the insulation facilities in Anderson, SC

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and Marlin, TX, and $1.5 million in long-lived asset charges for the FoodService Products segment on the restructuring of the janitorial/sanitation facilities in Atlanta, GA and Sparta, WI.

        Goodwill impairment charges of $55.5 million reflect the impairment of goodwill associated with the power transmission belt business in 2008.

        Gain related to fire settlement of $27.0 million in 2009 reflects insurance proceeds less associated losses resulting from a fire which destroyed the Company's tire manufacturing facility in Bowden, GA in November, 2008.

        Earnings before interest and income taxes ("EBIT") for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $206.9 million, an 11% increase compared to $186.6 million recognized in 2008. 2009 EBIT was positively impacted by selling price increases, favorable raw material pricing, efficiencies gained through the Carlisle Operating System and a $27.0 million gain from a fire insurance settlement. These positive impacts were offset by lower sales volume and restructuring expenses. 2008 results included an impairment charge on goodwill and certain assets of the power transmission belt business of $68.6 million, of which $55.5 million was attributed to goodwill. As a percent of net sales, EBIT was 8.7% in 2009, up from 6.0% in 2008.

        Interest expense, net of $9.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 was $18.7 million lower than interest expense, net of $27.7 million in 2008. Interest expense in 2008 included a $7.7 million pre-tax charge for the termination of a treasury lock. The Company elected not to issue bonds in 2008 and, as a result, incurred the expenses related to the treasury lock. See Note 8 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for further information. Also contributing to the year-over-year decrease in interest expense was the reduction of outstanding debt during 2009.

        Income tax expense of $46.1 million from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2009, which represented an effective tax rate of 23.3%, compared to income tax expense of $45.3 million in 2008, reflecting an effective tax rate of 28.5%. 2009 income tax expense benefitted from the release of a $19.6 million deferred tax accrual, previously provided with respect to un-repatriated earnings. The company has now identified appropriate long-term uses for these earnings outside the United States.

        The Company participated in the U.S. Internal Revenue Service's real time audit program, Compliance Assurance Process ("CAP"), during 2009 and 2008. Under the CAP program, material tax issues and initiatives were disclosed to the IRS throughout the year with the objective of reaching agreement as to the proper reporting treatment. The examination of the 2007 and 2008 returns have been completed. The Company believes that this approach reduces tax-related uncertainties, enhances transparency and reduces administrative costs. The Company expects to continue participating in the CAP program in 2010.

        Income from continuing operations was $151.8 million, or $2.45 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2009, a 34% increase compared to $113.6 million, or $1.85 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2008. Income from continuing operations for 2009 includes an after-tax $16.8 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, gain from a fire insurance settlement and the release of a $19.6 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, deferred tax accrual, previously provided with respect to un-repatriated earnings. Offsetting these gains were $27.1 million of after-tax restructuring charges, or $0.44 per diluted share, for facilities consolidation and closures. 2008 results included: an after-tax impairment charge on the assets of the power transmission belt business of $44.2 million, or $0.73 per diluted share; $5.8 million of after-tax restructuring charges, or $0.09 per diluted share, for facilities consolidations and closures; and, a $4.8 million after-tax charge, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the termination of a treasury lock that was entered into in 2006 in anticipation of a 2008 bond offering.

        Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $7.2 million or $0.11 loss per diluted share, as compared to a loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of $57.8 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, in 2008. 2009 results reflect the costs associated with the

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liquidation of the on-highway brake business. 2008 includes $45.3 million of after-tax impairment charges related to the planned divestiture of the on-highway brake business.

        Net income of $144.6 million, or $2.34 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to net income of $55.8 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2008.

2008 Compared to 2007

        Net sales of $3.11 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $298.0 million, or 11%, above 2007 net sales of $2.81 billion. Organic growth of 3% was driven by price increases across all segments. The acquisitions of Carlyle Incorporated ("Carlyle"), a provider of high-specification aerospace and network interconnection solutions, in the Interconnect Technologies segment, Dinex International, Inc. ("Dinex"), a supplier of foodservice products to the healthcare and other institutional industries, in the FoodService Products segment in 2008 and Insulfoam in the Construction Materials segment in 2007, contributed $213.4 million, or approximately 8% of the year-over-year growth. Refer to the discussion below on "Acquisitions".

        Cost of goods sold of $2.52 billion for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 were $292.5 million, or 13%, higher than in 2007. Of the increase, 55% related to acquisitions, with the remainder of the increase being attributable to increased raw material, freight and overhead costs.

        Gross margin (net sales less cost of goods sold expressed as a percent of net sales) of 19.1% recognized in 2008 declined as compared to gross margin of 20.9% recognized in 2007. The primary reasons for the change were margin erosion in the Construction Materials segment reflecting an increase in raw material costs, and unabsorbed overhead costs attributable to lower unit sales volumes in the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment.

        Selling and administrative expenses of $316.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 were approximately 15% above 2007 expenses of $276.1 million. The acquisitions of Carlyle and Dinex accounted for $26.2 million of the increase. The increase was also due to the write-off of an uncollectible note receivable from a customer of $4.9 million, and costs associated with other new facilities. Included in 2007 selling and administrative expenses were $6.6 million of expenses related to the change in executive management. On June 12, 2007, the Company announced the resignation of Richmond D. McKinnish as President and Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of David A. Roberts as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. As a percent of net sales, selling and administrative expenses were approximately 10.2% and 9.8% for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

        Research and development expenses of $16.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 increased 3% from $15.8 million in 2007. As a percent of net sales, research and development expenses were 0.5% and 0.6% of sales in 2008 and 2007, respectively.

        Goodwill impairment charges of $55.5 million reflect the impairment of goodwill associated with the power transmission belt business in 2008.

        Other expense (income), net of $18.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 compared to income of $46.5 million in 2007. The 2008 expense included $13.1 million of long-lived asset write-downs in the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment on the impairment at the power transmission belt business, $4.3 million of long-lived asset write-downs in the Construction Materials segment on the closure of the insulation facilities in Anderson, SC and Marlin, TX, and $1.5 million in long-lived asset charges for the FoodService Products segment on the restructuring of the janitorial/sanitation facilities in Atlanta, GA and Sparta, WI. Results for 2007 included: a gain of $47.0 million related to the sale of Icopal; $8.2 million of proceeds received from certain legal actions initiated by the Company; and equity income from Icopal of $2.0 million. Partially offsetting these gains was a $4.7 million management transition charge related to the U.K. braking business, $3.5 million of expenses associated

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with the Company's trade accounts receivable securitization program, and asset charges of $3.4 million related to the closure of certain tire and wheel and power transmission belt operations.

        Earnings before interest and income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $186.6 million, a 46% decrease compared to $342.4 million recognized in 2007. The decrease is primarily due to a goodwill impairment charge on the power transmission belt business of $55.5 million in 2008, a $47.0 million gain on the sale of Icopal in 2007, in addition to other changes in Other expense (income), net, and higher selling and administrative expenses. As a percent of sales, EBIT was 6.0% in 2008, down from 12.2% in 2007.

        Interest expense, net of $27.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 was $18.5 million higher than interest expense, net of $9.2 million in 2007. Interest expense for the 2008 period included a $7.7 million charge for the termination of a treasury lock that was entered into in 2006 in anticipation of a 2008 bond offering. The Company elected not to issue bonds in 2008 and, as a result, incurred the expenses related to the treasury lock. See Note 8 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for further information. Interest expense in 2007 was reduced by interest income of $6.6 million recovered from Icopal, and $2.1 million on the investment of the proceeds received from the Icopal sale.

        Income tax expense from continuing operations was $45.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, which represented an effective tax rate of 28.5%, compared to income tax expense of $112.2 million in 2007, which represented an effective tax rate of 33.7%. The decreased tax rate resulted largely from lower tax rates in foreign jurisdictions.

        Income from continuing operations was $113.6 million, or $1.85 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2008, a 49% decline from $221.0 million, or $3.53 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2007. Results for the year 2007 period included an after-tax gain of $29.9 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, on the sale of Icopal, the recovery of previously reserved interest of $4.4 million after-tax, or $0.07 per diluted share, owed from Icopal, and after-tax gains of $5.6 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, on proceeds received from certain legal proceedings initiated by the Company. Partially offsetting these gains were after-tax charges of $4.7 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, related to the facility and management transition of an acquired U.K. off-highway braking business, expenses of $4.4 million after-tax, or $0.07 per diluted share related to changes in executive management.

        Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $57.8 million or $0.94 loss per diluted share, as compared to $5.4 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in 2007. 2008 results reflect $45.3 million of after-tax impairment charges related to the planned divestiture of the on-highway brake business.

        Net income of $55.8 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to net income of $215.6 million, or $3.44 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Acquisitions

        On October 1, 2009, the Company acquired the remaining 51% interest in Japan Power Brake, Inc. ("JPB"), a leading provider of high performance braking solutions for off-highway equipment, primarily in the mining and construction industries in Japan, for a purchase price of approximately $4.2 million. In connection with this purchase, a gain of $0.8 million was recognized in Other expense (income), net on the Company's previous 49% interest in JPB. JPB is located in Atsugi, Japan and is under the management direction of the off-highway braking business that is included in the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment. The purchase price included an allocation of $0.9 million to other intangible assets reflecting a non-compete agreement with a useful life of 10 years. The remaining purchase price was allocated to current assets; property, plant and equipment; and current liabilities.

        On October 1, 2009, the Company acquired 100% of the equity of Electronic Cable Specialists ("ECS"), a leading provider of electrical and structural products and services for the aviation, medical and industrial markets, for a purchase price of approximately $42.4 million. The acquisition of ECS expands

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Carlisle's product and system reach into additional avionics applications and strengthens Carlisle's engineering and design capabilities. The acquisition will allow for reduction of expenses through consolidation of certain sales, general and administrative functions and through in-house production of certain components which were previously purchased by ECS from third parties. Carlisle also expects to achieve increased sales from its existing customer base with the addition of the engineering and design capabilities of ECS. ECS is located in Franklin, WI and is under the management direction of the Interconnect Technologies segment. The purchase price allocation resulted in current assets of $15.1 million; property, plant and equipment of $1.9 million; goodwill of $13.5 million, identified intangible assets of $14.5 million, and non-interest bearing current liabilities of $2.6 million. Of the $14.5 million of acquired intangible assets, $2.6 million was assigned to trade names that are not subject to amortization, $4.5 million was assigned to customer relationships with a determinable useful life of 17 years, and the remaining $7.4 million was assigned to other intangible assets with a weighted average useful life of 14.7 years. The goodwill from this acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.

        On September 18, 2009, the Company acquired the assets of Jerrik, Inc. ("Jerrik"), a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered military and aerospace filter connections, for approximately $33 million. The acquisition expands the Company's range of products serving the defense and aerospace markets. The acquisition will allow for reduction of expenses through consolidation of certain sales, general and administrative functions and through in-house production of certain components, which were previously purchased by Jerrik from third parties. Jerrik is located in Tempe, AZ and is under the management direction of the Interconnect Technologies segment. The purchase price allocation resulted in current assets of $7.9 million; property, plant and equipment of $1.8 million; goodwill of $13.7 million, identified intangible assets of $10.8 million, and current liabilities of $1.2 million. Of the $10.8 million of acquired intangible assets, $0.2 million was assigned to trade names with determinable useful life of 2 years, $7.1 million was assigned to customer relationships with a determinable useful life of 18 years, and the remaining $3.5 million was assigned to other intangible assets with a weighted average useful life of 18.1 years. The goodwill from this acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.

        On April 28, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of the equity of Carlyle Incorporated ("Carlyle"), a leading provider of sophisticated aerospace and network interconnection solutions, for a purchase price of approximately $194 million. Carlyle is located in Tukwila, WA and is under the management direction of the Interconnect Technologies segment. Carlyle added design and assembly capabilities in specialty in-flight entertainment systems and other interconnect solutions for the aerospace industry. The purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of $122.3 million and identified intangible assets of $76.0 million. Of the $76.0 million of identified intangible assets, $75.0 million was assigned to customer relationships with a determinable useful life of 20 years and $1.0 million was assigned to covenants not to compete with a determinable useful life of 5 years. The goodwill from this acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.

        On January 25, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of the equity of both Dinex International, Inc. and Proex, Inc. (collectively "Dinex"), leading suppliers of foodservice products to the healthcare and other institutional industries, for approximately $96 million. Dinex has facilities in Glastonbury, CT and Batavia, IL, and is under the management direction of the FoodService Products segment. The acquisition has enhanced Carlisle's position in the higher growth healthcare sector. The purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of $29.3 million and identified intangible assets of $49.8 million. Of the $49.8 million of identified intangible assets, $8.0 million was assigned to trade names that are not subject to amortization, $37.0 million was assigned to customer relationships with a weighted average useful life of 16.4 years, $1.0 million was assigned to patents with a determinable useful life of 6 years, and the remaining $3.8 million was assigned to other intangible assets with a weighted average useful life of 6.5 years. The goodwill from this acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.

        On May 1, 2007, the Company acquired 100% of the equity of Insulfoam LLC ("Insulfoam") from Premier Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of block molded expanded polystyrene products used primarily as insulation in building and other construction applications, headquartered in Tacoma, WA, for

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approximately $168 million. Insulfoam is under the management direction of the Construction Materials segment, and operating results since the acquisition date have been included in that segment. The purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of approximately $55.2 million and identified intangible assets of $20.6 million. Of the $20.6 million of identified intangible assets, $10.3 million was assigned to the trade name that is not subject to amortization, while the remaining acquired intangibles of $10.3 million were allocated primarily to customer related intangibles, which are being amortized over the assets' determinable useful life of 9 years. The goodwill from this acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.

        On February 2, 2007, the Company acquired 100% of the equity of Meixian Tengfei Tyre Co., Ltd., a tire manufacturer, located in Guandong, China, for consideration of approximately $20 million. Operating results for this operation since the acquisition date are included in the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment. The purchase price was allocated to Property, plant and equipment, net, as it approximated the fair value of the assets purchased.

        On January 29, 2007, the Company purchased the assets of Dongguan Qiaotou Yichang Wire and Cable Assembly Factory, located in Guangdong, China, specializing in complex cable assemblies and wire harnesses for medical and industrial applications, for consideration of approximately $3 million and contingent additional payments of up to $4 million based on the acquired company's future earnings, of which the Company has paid additional consideration of approximately $0.2 million through December 31, 2009. The additional consideration has been recorded as an increase to goodwill. Operating results for this operation since the acquisition date are included in the Interconnect Technologies segment. The purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of approximately $1.5 million and identified intangible assets of $1.0 million with a weighted-average life of 5.7 years. Identified intangible assets consist primarily of customer relationships valued at $0.7 million, with a weighted-average life of 4 years, and other agreements valued at $0.3 million with a weighted-average life of 9 years. The goodwill from this acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.

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Financial Reporting Segments

        The following table summarizes segment net sales and EBIT. The amounts for each segment should be referred to in conjunction with the applicable discussion below.

Construction Materials

2009 Compared to 2008

        Net sales in the Construction Materials segment were $1.13 billion for the year ended December 31, 2009, a decrease of 24% from $1.47 billion recognized in 2008. The decrease in sales was primarily attributable to a reduction in the volume of products sold across all major product lines and is consistent with declines in the overall non-residential construction industry. Year-over-year changes in selling prices, as well as the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, had less than a 1% impact on sales in 2009.

        Segment EBIT of $155.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 represented a 3% increase compared to EBIT of $151.1 million in 2008. EBIT as a percentage of sales ("EBIT margin") was 13.8% in 2009 as compared to 10.3% in 2008. The improvement in margins was primarily due to favorable raw material costs, reduction in selling and administration expenses and efficiency gains from the Carlisle Operating System. These improvements substantially offset the impact from the sales volume decrease that occurred in 2009 as compared to 2008. 2008 operating results included a $5.9 million restructuring charge related to the closure of two block molded expanded polystyrene manufacturing operations at the plants located in Anderson, SC and Marlin, TX.

        On October 21, 2008, the Company announced plans to close its insulation facilities in Anderson, SC and Marlin, TX and exited the facilities by the end of 2008. $5.9 million of costs related to this closure were incurred in 2008, with no material costs incurred in 2009. The 2008 costs included the write-down of buildings and manufacturing equipment of $4.3 million, working capital write-downs of $0.9 million, employee severance costs of $0.2 million, and moving, relocation and other expenses of $0.5 million.

        Net sales and EBIT are generally higher for this segment in the second and third quarters of the year due to increased construction activity during these periods. The Company continues to face many

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uncertainties in the coming year, including the weak economy and the lack of financing for new construction, therefore potentially reducing demand for construction materials products. The Company is also susceptible to fluctuations in raw material costs and the ability to pass along increases in such costs to customers.

2008 Compared to 2007

        Net sales in the Construction Materials segment were $1.47 billion for the year ended December 31, 2008, an increase of 8% over $1.37 billion recognized in 2007. The increase was driven by higher thermoplastic polyolefin ("TPO") membrane sales volumes and selling price increases implemented to offset higher raw material costs that contributed approximately 39% of the increase. The acquisition of Insulfoam in May 2007 contributed $45.6 million of incremental sales in 2008.

        Segment EBIT of $151.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 represented an $89.4 million decline compared to 2007. EBIT margin was 10.3% in 2008 as compared to 17.6% in 2007. The decline reflected increased raw material costs, unfavorable product mix, and continued competitive pricing. Selling price increases, cost reductions, and expense containment helped to mitigate some of the raw material cost increases. Results for the year ended December 31, 2008 included $5.9 million of restructuring charges on the closure of two block molded expanded polystyrene manufacturing operations at the plants located in Anderson, SC and Marlin, TX, and the write-off of an uncollectible receivable from a customer of $4.9 million. Results for the year ended December 31, 2007 included a $48.5 million gain (excluding a $1.5 million loss attributable to Corporate) on the sale of the Company's interest in the European roofing company, Icopal, on July 31, 2007.

Engineered Transportation Solutions

2009 Compared to 2008

        Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $708.1 million, a 24% decrease from net sales of $928.2 million in the prior year, primarily reflecting a decrease in the volume of products sold as a result of reduced customer spending due to the economic recession. Sales were down in nearly all markets in this segment, with the more significant declines in the recreational vehicle, agriculture, construction and mining markets. Sales of specialty brake products to the military markets increased 8.5%.

        Segment EBIT for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 was $54.2 million, as compared to an EBIT loss of $12.9 million in 2008. EBIT margin of 7.7% in 2009 compared to negative 1.4% in 2008. Lower raw material costs, savings realized from the Carlisle Operating System, and a pre-tax fire insurance gain of $27.0 million offset the negative impacts of lower sales volumes and $24.4 million in restructuring costs. Results for 2008 included impairment charges on goodwill and certain assets of the power transmission belt business of $68.6 million.

        The fire insurance gain was the result of insurance recoveries related to a fire at the Company's facility in Bowdon, GA, which occurred in November 2008. For more information see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.

        The Company has undertaken several consolidation projects within this segment in efforts to reduce costs and streamline its operations. Descriptions of these projects are set forth below:

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In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company began consolidating nineteen of its distribution centers located throughout the United States and Canada into nine existing facilities. These consolidations were completed in the second quarter of 2009.



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In the first quarter of 2009, the Company began the consolidation of three wheel manufacturing plants located in California into one facility in Ontario, CA. In the second quarter of 2009, the Company also began the closure of its wheel manufacturing operation in Mexico. These consolidations were completed as of December 31, 2009.

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In the first quarter of 2009, the Company announced plans to consolidate its pneumatic tire manufacturing operations in Buji, China into its manufacturing operation in Meizhou, China and has completed this consolidation as of December 31, 2009.



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In the third quarter of 2009, the Company announced plans to consolidate its tire manufacturing operations in Heflin, AL, Carlisle, PA, and portions of Buji, China into a new facility in Jackson, TN, purchased in the third quarter of 2009. The consolidation of tire manufacturing operations into Jackson, TN is expected to be complete by the end of 2010.



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In the fourth quarter of 2009, within its off-highway braking business, the Company announced plans to close its friction product manufacturing facility in Logansport, IN and to consolidate operations into its locations in Hangzhou, China and Bloomington, IN. This consolidation is expected to be completed by March, 2010.



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Also, in the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company combined its power transmission belt business into its tire and wheel business. The consolidation of its operations is expected to be completed by the end of 2010.

        The Company expects the total cost of these consolidation projects will be approximately $42.3 million, of which $25.2 million has been incurred through December 31, 2009, and $17.1 million is expected to be incurred in 2010. Amounts expected to be incurred in 2010 relate primarily to employee termination and other costs associated with the relocation of employees and equipment.

        During 2009, the Company recorded $24.4 million of expense, including $14.1 million in fixed asset charges, $0.5 million in inventory write-downs, $5.1 million of other costs consisting primarily of contract termination and relocation expenses, and $4.7 million in employee termination costs.

        Cost savings related to these consolidations, primarily resulting from the reduction of operating costs, are expected to approximate $35 million per year, of which an estimated $17 million will be realized in 2010.

        Net sales and EBIT are generally higher in the first half of the year due to peak sales volumes in the outdoor power equipment market. Current economic conditions may continue to affect customer spending and negatively impact demand in this segment. Volatility in commodities prices could impact demand in the mining sector.

        The restructuring activities within the tire and wheel business to consolidate manufacturing facilities and to start-up a manufacturing facility in Jackson, TN could cause disruptions to customers, employee dissatisfaction, and the potential loss of a portion of the tire and wheel business. The Company could also be negatively impacted by cost and availability of shipping channels and the amount of time required to ship product manufactured in China.

2008 Compared to 2007

        Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $928.2 million as compared to net sales of $917.0 million in the prior year. 2008 net sales increased 1.2% as compared to 2007 levels, reflecting price increases in all product lines and volume increases in the agriculture equipment and replacement markets, partially offset by volume decreases in the remaining markets.

        Segment EBIT for the twelve months ended December 31, 2008 was a loss of $12.9 million as compared to income of $77.2 million in 2007. EBIT margin was a negative 1.4% in 2008 as compared to 8.4% in 2007. EBIT in 2008 included impairment charges on goodwill and certain assets of the power transmission belt business of $68.6 million. EBIT in 2007 included a $4.7 million charge related to the facility and management transition of an acquired off-highway brake operation in Wales, U.K and $3.4 million in asset charges related to the closure of certain tire and wheel and power transmission belt operations. Increased raw material cost, freight, and unabsorbed overhead due to decreased sales volumes also contributed to the EBIT decline.

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Interconnect Technologies

2009 Compared to 2008

        Net sales of $180.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $17.4 million lower than net sales of $197.9 million in 2008. The positive sales impact from the acquisitions of Carlyle , Jerrik and Electronic Cable Specialists was more than offset by a 23% decline in organic sales in 2009 reflecting lower sales volumes across all product lines as a result of depressed economic conditions due to the severe recession.

        Segment EBIT of $14.3 million for the year ended 2009 represented a decrease of $10.9 million, or 43%, from the prior year. As a percent of sales, EBIT declined to 7.9% in 2009 from 12.7% in 2008. The decline in EBIT was due to a combination of the organic sales decline and $3.7 million in restructuring charges recorded in 2009, which are more fully described below.

        The Company has undertaken two consolidation projects within the Interconnect Technologies segment in efforts to reduce costs and streamline operations. Descriptions of these projects are set forth below:

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In the second quarter of 2009, the Company began the consolidation of its Kent, WA facility into its Tukwila, WA facility and this consolidation was completed in the third quarter of 2009.



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In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company announced that it would consolidate its Vancouver, WA facility into its facilities in Long Beach, CA and Yichang, China and close its Vancouver facility. This consolidation is expected to be completed by June, 2010.

        The Company expects the total cost of these consolidation projects will be approximately $5.2 million, of which $3.7 million has been incurred through December 31, 2009, and $1.5 million is expected to be incurred in 2010. Amounts expected to be incurred in 2010 relate primarily to employee termination, lease termination and other costs associated with the relocation of employees and equipment. Cost savings related to these projects, which will be primarily in the form of reduced operating costs, are expected to be approximate $3.5 million per year, of which an estimated $2.5 million is expected to be realized in 2010.

        Total costs incurred in 2009 related to these consolidations were $3.7 million and reflected $0.6 million in employee and contract termination and other disposal costs, $2.1 million of fixed asset impairment charges and $1.0 million of inventory write-downs.

        With the acquisitions of Jerrik and Electronic Cable Specialists and successful test flight of the Boeing 787 and strengthening backlog of orders related to the 787 program, the long-term outlook for the markets served by this segment remain favorable. However, potential cancelations in new airplane manufacturing schedules and the impact of potential defense budget cuts could negatively impact future growth opportunities.

2008 Compared to 2007

        Net sales of $197.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $81.1 million higher than net sales of $116.8 million in 2008. The increase was driven entirely by the acquisition of Carlyle, which contributed $84.5 million. Increases in RF/microwave sales, were offset by decreases in the test and measurement markets.

        Segment EBIT of $25.2 million for the year ended 2008 represented an increase of $8.4 million, or 50%, over the prior year. The increase in EBIT as a result of the Carlyle acquisition was partially offset by lower sales volume and absorption of overhead expenses. As a percent of sales, EBIT declined to 12.7% from 14.4% in 2007.

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FoodService Products

2009 Compared to 2008

        Net sales of $243.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $22.6 million lower than net sales of $266.2 million in 2008. Year-over-year net sales increased slightly in the healthcare market; however, these increases were more than offset by decreased sales of restaurant market foodservice and janitorial/sanitation products, which were affected by the decline in consumer spending for casual dining.

        EBIT of $24.7 million for the year ended 2009 represented an increase of $4.0 million, or 19%, over the prior year. As a percent of sales, EBIT margins increased to 10.1% from 7.8% in 2008. The improvement in margins was due to the combination of favorable raw material costs and efficiency gains from the Carlisle Operating System. EBIT in 2008 also included a $2.2 million restructuring charge related to plant consolidations.

        In 2008, the Company began the consolidation of its Georgia and Wisconsin janitorial/sanitation manufacturing facilities into one facility in Sparta, WI. Exit and disposal costs of $2.2 million incurred in 2008 included the write-down of certain property, plant and equipment of $1.5 million, inventory write-downs of $0.5 million and employee termination costs of $0.2 million. This consolidation was completed in the second quarter of 2009 with no material consolidation costs incurred during 2009.

        The foodservice products business is generally not subject to seasonal demand. Current economic conditions may continue to affect customer spending and negatively impact demand in this segment.

2008 Compared to 2007

        Net sales of $266.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 were $82.8 million higher than net sales of $183.4 million in 2007. The increase was driven entirely by the acquisition of Dinex in 2008, which contributed $83.3 million. Increases in janitorial/sanitation products were offset by decreased sales of restaurant market foodservice products, which were affected by the decline in consumer spending for casual dining.

        EBIT of $20.7 million for the year ended 2008 compared to $20.6 million for the prior year. The increase in EBIT as a result of the acquisition was offset by gross margin declines in the foodservice business and restructuring costs of $2.2 million related to plant consolidations. As a percent of sales, EBIT declined to 7.8% from 11.2% in 2007.

Specialty Products

2009 Compared to 2008

        Net sales of $121.4 million for this segment in 2009 decreased $124.1 million, or 51% from the prior year. Sales of specialty trailers decreased 64% from the prior year, primarily attributable to weak sales in all markets served reflecting lower customer spending as a result of the recession and lack of credit availability. Sales of refrigerated truck bodies increased 5.4%, reflecting strong demand in the mechanical truck body market.

        Segment EBIT decreased to a loss of $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, as compared to an EBIT gain of $33.5 million in the prior year. EBIT margin was negative 4.1% in 2009, as compared to a positive 13.6% in the prior year. EBIT in 2009 included $5.0 million in impairment and restructuring charges. Also contributing to the decline was the lower sales volume in the specialty trailer business.

        At its heavy-haul trailer business, in the second quarter of 2009, the Company announced plans to consolidate its Brookville, PA facility into the operations located in Mitchell, SD and West Fargo, ND. This consolidation was completed by the end of 2009. During 2009, the Company incurred $5.0 million in exit and disposal costs, consisting of $3.8 million in fixed asset impairment charges, $0.2 million in employee termination costs and $1.0 million in others costs associated with the relocation of employees and equipment

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        The specialty trailer business is generally not subject to seasonal demand. Lack of credit availability could impact demand in all markets served by the Specialty Products segment.

        On February 2, 2010, the Company sold all of its interest in Johnson Truck Bodies, its refrigerated truck bodies business.

2008 Compared to 2007

        Net sales of $245.5 million for this segment in 2008 increased $16.0 million, or 7% from the prior year. Sales of heavy-haul truck trailers increased 4% over the prior year on price increases, model mix, and increased volume of specialized trailers that was offset by a reduction in volume of construction and live-bottom trailers. Sales of refrigerated truck bodies increased 23%, due to the recovery from weak market demand in 2007.

        Segment EBIT increased to $33.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, an increase of $4.5 million compared to $29.0 million in the prior year. EBIT margin in 2008 of 13.6% increased from 12.6% in 2007. The increase in segment EBIT was driven by improved product mix and higher pricing, which was partially offset by higher raw material costs.

Corporate

        Corporate expenses are largely comprised of compensation, benefits and travel expense for the corporate office staff. Corporate expenses also include certain external audit fees and internal audit expenses as well as the certain costs associated with its strategy to expand in the Asia Pacific region.

        Corporate expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009, were $36.5 million, an increase from $31.0 million in 2008. The increase was primarily due to increased management restructuring costs of $3.2 million and additional selling and administrative expenses of $2.4 million in 2009 attributable to the strategy to expand the Company's presence in the Asia Pacific region.

        During the year ended December 31, 2008, Corporate expenses were $31.0 million, down from $41.7 million in 2007. On June 12, 2007, the Company announced the resignation of Richmond D. McKinnish as President and Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of David A. Roberts as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, resulting in expenses related to this change in executive management of $6.6 million in 2007. In addition, $1.1 million of expenses related to a terminated acquisition initiative were included in 2007 results.

        As a percent of net sales, corporate expenses were 1.5%, 1.0%, and 1.5% in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and Uses of Cash

2009 Compared to 2008

        Net cash provided by operating activities was $447.2 million in the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $274.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2008. Cash provided by working capital and other assets and liabilities was $195.1 million in 2009, and included contributions to the pension fund of $53.0 million. Cash provided by working capital

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and other assets and liabilities was $25.7 million in 2008. 2009 cash flow provided from operations includes $54.5 million of proceeds relating to the insurance settlement from the fire at the tire and wheel facility in Bowdon, GA.

        Cash used in investing activities was $119.5 million in 2009 compared to $354.2 million in 2008. Cash used for acquisitions of $80.8 million in 2009 included the acquisitions of Jerrik, Electronic Cable Specialists and Japan Power Brake. Cash used for acquisitions of $290.7 million in 2008 included the acquisitions of Carlyle and Dinex. Capital expenditures of $48.2 million in 2009 compared with $68.0 million in 2008. The Engineered Transportation Solutions segments represented 63% of total capital expenditures in 2009.

        Cash used by financing activities was $274.2 million in 2009 compared to cash provided of $35.2 million in 2008. Cash used by financing activities in 2009 included the reduction of $235.4 of outstanding debt and dividend payments of $38.6 million. Cash provided by financing activities in 2008 included borrowings under the revolving credit facility and securitization facility to fund acquisitions and capital expenditures, and to redeem the Company's 6.7% $100.0 million senior notes.

2008 Compared to 2007

        Net cash provided by operating activities was $274.2 million in the twelve months ended December 31, 2008, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $259.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2007. Cash provided by working capital and other assets and liabilities was $25.7 million in 2008, which compared to cash used of $2.0 million in 2007.

        Cash used in investing activities was $354.2 million in 2008 compared to $134.1 million in 2007. Cash used for acquisitions of $290.7 million in 2008 included the acquisitions of Carlyle and Dinex. Cash used in investing activities in 2007 included $189.7 million used for the purchase of Insulfoam and the acquisitions of manufacturing operations in China for the Engineered Transportation Solutions and Interconnect Technologies segments. Capital expenditures of $68.0 million in 2008 compared with $82.5 million in 2007. 2007 capital expenditures reflected the construction of a new plant in the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment. The Construction Materials and Engineered Transportation Solutions segments each represented 39% of total capital expenditures in 2008. In 2007, cash from the sale of investments, property and equipment included $114.8 million from the sale of Icopal and $15.7 million received for notes and accrued interest owed to the Company by Icopal.

        Cash provided by financing activities was $35.2 million in 2008 compared to cash used of $182.4 million in 2007. Cash provided by financing activities in 2008 included borrowings under the revolving credit facility and securitization facility to fund acquisitions and capital expenditures, and to redeem the Company's 6.7% $100.0 million senior notes. Cash used in financing activities in 2007 included the redemption of the Company's 7.25% $150.0 million senior notes and the repurchase of 1.5 million shares of the Company's stock for $60.0 million.

Debt Instruments, Guarantees and Covenants

        The following table quantifies certain contractual cash obligations and commercial commitments at December 31, 2009:

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        The above table does not include $125.1 million of other long-term liabilities. Other long-term liabilities consist primarily of pension, post-retirement medical benefits, deferred income tax and warranty obligations. Due to factors such as return on plan assets, disbursements, contributions, and timing of warranty claims, it is not reasonably possible to estimate when these will become due.

        Although the Company has entered into long-term purchase agreements for certain key raw materials, there were no take-or-pay contracts exceeding one year in place at December 31, 2009.

        At December 31, 2009 the Company had $466.0 million available under its $500.0 million revolving credit facility. The $466 million available represents the total available borrowings of $500 million less $34 million of letters of credits that are outstanding at December 31, 2009 under the facility. The letters of credit outstanding are primarily utilized to provide security under insurance arrangements and certain borrowings.

        The revolving credit facility provides for grid-based interest pricing based on the credit rating of the Company's senior unsecured bank or other unsecured senior debt and the Company's utilization of the facility. The Company's senior unsecured debt is rated BBB by Standard & Poor's and Baa2 by Moody's. The Company was recently removed from Credit Watch with one of the credit rating agencies. The facility requires the Company to meet various restrictive covenants and limitations including certain net worth, cash flow ratios and limits on outstanding debt balances held by certain subsidiaries. In the event of a substantial goodwill impairment charge, the Company's EBIT would be reduced and could cause a default in the covenants covered by the Company's debt and credit facility agreements.

        The Company also maintains a $55.0 million uncommitted line of credit in the U.S. of which the entire $55.0 million was available as of December 31, 2009.

        During the second quarter of 2009, the Company terminated its existing $150.0 million accounts receivable securitization facility. The facility was terminated as a result of the Company's strong operating cash flows and its available credit facilities and lines of credit that should provide adequate liquidity and capital resources to fund ongoing operations, expand existing lines of business and make strategic acquisitions.

        At December 31, 2009, the fair value of the Company's $150 million, 6.125% senior notes due 2016, was approximately $163.5 million. The fair value of the Company's senior notes is based on current year yield rates plus the Company's estimated credit spread available for financings with similar terms and maturities. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 for additional information.

        The Company has financial guarantee lines in place for certain of its operations in U.S. and Europe to facilitate working capital needs, customer performance and payment, and warranty obligations. At December 31, 2009, the Company had issued guarantees of $0.9 million, of which an immaterial amount is recorded in current liabilities or Other long-term liabilities.

        Under the Company's various debt and credit facilities, the Company is required to meet various restrictive covenants and limitations, including certain net worth, cash flow ratios and limits on outstanding debt balances held by certain subsidiaries. The Company was in compliance with all covenants and limitations in 2009 and 2008.

Cash Management

        Capital expenditures in 2010 are expected to be $75-90 million, including business sustaining projects, cost reduction efforts and continuing manufacturing expansions, as well as $35 million related to the purchase of the Jackson, TN facility in 2009 to replace the Bowdon, GA plant destroyed by fire in 2008. There are no minimum contributions required for the company's pension plan in 2010. Cash contributions to the Company's defined benefit pension plans were $53.0 million in 2009 and are expected to approximate $4.0 million in 2010.

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        The Company intends to pay dividends to its shareholders and has increased its dividend rate annually for the past 33 years.

        The Company announced the reactivation of its share repurchase program in August 2004. In August 2007, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional 2,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock. In February 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional 1,400,000 shares of the Company's common stock. In 2009, the Company repurchased 38,668 shares at a total cost of $1.3 million in conjunction with certain stock option exercises. In 2008, the Company repurchased 122,258 shares on the open market at a cost of approximately $4.8 million. In 2007, the Company repurchased 1,495,133 shares on the open market at a total cost of approximately $60.0 million. At this time, the Company has authority to repurchase an additional 2,985,831 shares. Additional shares may be repurchased at management's direction. The decision to repurchase shares will depend on price, availability and other corporate developments. Purchases may occur from time-to-time and no maximum purchase price has been set.

        The Company believes that its operating cash flows, credit facilities, lines of credit, and leasing programs provide adequate liquidity and capital resources to fund ongoing operations, expand existing lines of business and make strategic acquisitions. However, the ability to maintain existing credit facilities and access the capital markets can be impacted by economic conditions outside the Company's control, specifically credit market tightness or sustained market downturns. The Company's cost to borrow and capital market access can be impacted by debt ratings assigned by independent rating agencies, based on certain credit measures such as interest coverage, funds from operations and various leverage ratios.

Environmental

        Management recognizes the importance of the Company's responsibility with regard to environmental compliance. Programs are in place to monitor and test facilities and surrounding property and, where practical, to recycle materials. The Company has not incurred material charges relating to environmental matters in 2009 or in prior years, and none are currently anticipated.

Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale

        In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company ended the sale process for the power transmission belt business and combined its operations with the tire and wheel business reported in the Engineered Transportation Solutions segment. The Company had announced plans to dispose of the power transmission belt business on April 16, 2008. Beginning in the second quarter of 2008 and through the third quarter of 2009, the belt business had been classified as a "discontinued operation". As a result of its decision to retain the belt business, the results of its operations have been included in continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2009, and prior year information has been revised to reflect this change.

        In the second quarter of 2008, as part of its commitment to concentrate on its core businesses, the Company announced its decision to pursue disposition of its on-highway friction and brake shoe business. During the first quarter of 2009, the Company made the decision to exit, rather than sell, the on-highway friction and brake shoe business and dispose of the assets as part of a planned dissolution.

        In the second quarter of 2007, the Company announced plans to exit the custom thermoset products molding operation ("thermoset molding operation"). The disposition of the thermoset molding operation was completed in 2008.

        The assets of these operations have met the criteria for, and have been classified as "held for sale". In addition, results of operations for these businesses, and any gains or losses recognized from their sale, are reported as "discontinued operations".

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        Total assets held for sale at December 31 are as follows:

        At December 31, 2009, the remaining assets of the on-highway friction and brake shoe business and those of the thermoset molding operation consisted of the land and building formerly occupied by the operation.

        The major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale included in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:

        Net sales and (loss) income before income taxes from discontinued operations were as follows:

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