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Ethyl Corporation Announces Continued Earnings Improvement.


Business Editors

RICHMOND Richmond, cities, United States
Richmond.

1 City (1990 pop. 87,425), Contra Costa co., W Calif., on San Pablo Bay, an inlet of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1905.
, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2004

Ethyl Corporation Ethyl Corporation is a fuel additive company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The company is a manufacturer, blender and distributor of fuel additives. Among other products, Ethyl Corporation distributes tetraethyl lead (referred to as TEL to avoid the stigma associated with  (NYSE NYSE

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 earnings improve for the year and

quarter

-- Petroleum additives sales increase for the year

-- Debt reduced $81 million in 2003

Ethyl Corporation (NYSE:EY) -President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas (language) Thomas - A language compatible with the language Dylan(TM). Thomas is NOT Dylan(TM).

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 E. Gottwald, released the following earnings report for the fourth quarter and year 2003 and update on the company's operations.

We are pleased to report to you that 2003 was a year of continuing accomplishments. We met our goals of improving earnings, continuing to reduce debt and establishing a long-term Long-term

Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year.


long-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term.
 capital structure. Earnings improved in both our Petroleum Additives and TEL segments. Our debt reduction was significant and exceeded our target. The long-term borrowing structure entered into in April of 2003 provides us with our desired platform to enable us to continue to build for the future.

Our results reflect these accomplishments. For the year 2003, earnings excluding discontinued operations Discontinued operations

Divisions of a business that have been sold or written off and that no longer are maintained by the business.
 and certain nonrecurring Non`re`cur´ring

a. 1. Nonrecurrent; as, the costs of a layoff are considered as a nonrecurring expense s>.
 items were $20.7 million, or $1.23 per share, a significant improvement over earnings on the same basis last year of $12.0 million or 72 cents per share Cents per share

The amount of a mutual fund's dividend or capital gains distributions that a shareholder will receive for each share owned.
. On this same basis, earnings for the fourth quarter 2003 also showed improvement with income of $4.7 million, or 28 cents per share, compared to earnings of $1.0 million or 6 cents per share for fourth quarter 2002. For clarification Clarification

The removal of small amounts of fine, particulate solids from liquids. The purpose is almost invariably to improve the quality of the liquid, and the removed solids often are discarded.
, the nonrecurring items and discontinued operations are disclosed dis·close  
tr.v. dis·closed, dis·clos·ing, dis·clos·es
1. To expose to view, as by removing a cover; uncover.

2. To make known (something heretofore kept secret).
 individually in the summary of earnings chart at the end of this press release which total to net income under generally accepted accounting principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records.

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting
.

Earnings for this year's fourth quarter did not include any discontinued operations or significant nonrecurring items; however, fourth quarter last year, as well as the total year earnings for 2003 and 2002, included such items. On this basis, net income for 2003 amounted to $37.1 million, or $2.21 per share, compared to net income for 2002 of $9.9 million or 59 cents per share. Net income for last year's fourth quarter was $3.1 million, or 18 cents per share.

Petroleum additives segment operating profit Operating profit (or loss)

Revenue from a firm's regular activities less costs and expenses and before income deductions.


operating profit

See operating income.
 before nonrecurring items improved 13 percent over last year. This represents the best earnings results from this segment since 1999. Net sales Net Sales

The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted.

Notes:
This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight
 were also up 15 percent reflecting higher sales in all of our major petroleum additives product lines. Margins continued to be adversely affected by rising raw material costs as only a small portion was recovered through increased pricing. Earnings also benefited from a favorable fa·vor·a·ble  
adj.
1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds.

2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis.

3.
 foreign exchange impact as the dollar continued to weaken against the Euro and Yen. Our commitment to supplying our customers with top quality products is reflected in our increased research, development and testing costs which are part of our ongoing effort to improve our products and services to meet our customers' needs.

Operating profit in our TEL segment also improved for this year and fourth quarter compared to last year's periods. While volumes shipped declined as we expected, the improved earnings reflect the benefit of improved pricing and the absence in 2003 of certain cost incurred in the 2002 periods.

We continue to make excellent progress on our debt reduction program. For the year 2003, we reduced debt $81 million. The net proceeds Net Proceeds

The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security.

Notes:
In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions).
 from the sale of our phenolic phe·no·lic
adj.
Of, relating to, containing, or derived from phenol.

n.
Any of various synthetic thermosetting resins, obtained by the reaction of phenols with simple aldehydes and used as adhesives.
 antioxidant antioxidant, substance that prevents or slows the breakdown of another substance by oxygen. Synthetic and natural antioxidants are used to slow the deterioration of gasoline and rubber, and such antioxidants as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), butylated hydroxytoluene  business contributed $19 million to the debt reduction. Lower interest expense also benefited our earnings.

We are extremely pleased with the continuing improvement in earnings as well as our progress on debt reduction. Our debt is now at a point where it will not be a significant focus in our future communications with the investing public. As we look toward 2004, we continue to face a difficult external environment. This environment is characterized char·ac·ter·ize  
tr.v. character·ized, character·iz·ing, character·iz·es
1. To describe the qualities or peculiarities of: characterized the warden as ruthless.

2.
 by the factors we have discussed throughout 2003; namely, margin compression compression, external stress applied to an object or substance, tending to cause a decrease in volume (see pressure). Gases can be compressed easily, solids and liquids to a very small degree if at all.  as raw material prices increase, continuing demand for new high performance products, and a highly competitive marketplace. Despite these challenges, Ethyl ethyl (ĕth`əl), CH3CH2, organic free radical or alkyl group derived from ethane by removing one hydrogen atom.  dedicated employees around the world continue to find ways to bring increased value to our customers and shareholders. We salute their continuing commitment and the progress they have achieved.

Sincerely,

Thomas E. Gottwald

This press release contains a brief summary of the fourth quarter and year results. Please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 filing for a more complete discussion of our business results.

Fourth quarter 2002 and earnings for both years 2003 and 2002 include significant nonrecurring items and discontinued operations as noted in the table below. The following summary of earnings totaling net income under generally accepted accounting principles is included below as part of the earnings release.


Summary of Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Year:
----------------------------------------------------

                              Fourth Quarter Ended     Year Ended
                                   December 31         December 31
                                -----------------  -------------------

                                   2003     2002      2003       2002
                                -------- --------  --------  ---------
Net income:
 Earnings excluding
  discontinued operations and
    nonrecurring items         $    4.7 $    1.0  $   20.7  $    12.0
 Discontinued operations
  including 2003 gain on
   sale of phenolic antioxidant
    business (1)                      -      0.7      14.8        2.9
 Nonrecurring items (1)               -      1.4       1.6       (5.0)
                                -------- --------  --------  ---------
    Net income                 $    4.7 $    3.1  $   37.1  $     9.9
                                ======== ========  ========  =========
Basic earnings per share (2):
 Earnings excluding
  discontinued operations and
    nonrecurring items         $   0.28 $   0.06  $   1.23  $    0.72
 Discontinued operations
  including 2003 gain on sale
   of phenolic antioxidant
     business (1)                     -     0.04      0.88       0.17
 Nonrecurring items (1)               -     0.08      0.10      (0.30)
                                -------- --------  --------  ---------
    Net income                 $   0.28 $   0.18  $   2.21  $    0.59
                                ======== ========  ========  =========

(1) Details included in notes to accompanying
    financial statements.

(2) Information on diluted earnings per share is included in the
    accompanying Segment Results and Other Financial Information
    Statement.


As a reminder, a conference call and Internet Internet

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 on February February: see month.  5, 2004 to review 2003 financial results. You can access the conference call live by dialing 800-404-1354 (domestic) or 706-643-0825 (international) and requesting the Ethyl conference call. To avoid delays, callers should dial in five minutes early. The call will also be broadcast via the Internet and can be accessed through the Company's website at www.Ethyl.com or www.vcall.com. A teleconference replay of the call will be available until February 8, 2004 at 11:55 p.m. EST by dialing 800-642-1687 (domestic) and 706-645-9291 (international). The replay pass code is 5110759. A web cast replay will be available for 30 days.

Some of the information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. Although Ethyl's management believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to: timing of sales orders The sales order, sometimes abbreviated as SO, is an order received by a business from a customer. A sales order may be for products and/or services. Given the wide variety of businesses, this means that the orders can be fulfilled in several ways. ; gain or loss of significant customers; competition from other manufacturers; a significant rise in interest rates; resolution of environmental liabilities; changes in the demand for Ethyl's products; significant changes in new product introduction; increases in product cost; the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on reported results of operations; changes in various markets; geopolitical ge·o·pol·i·tics  
n. (used with a sing. verb)
1. The study of the relationship among politics and geography, demography, and economics, especially with respect to the foreign policy of a nation.

2.
a.
 risks in certain of the countries in which Ethyl conducts business; the impact of consolidation of the petroleum additives industry; and other factors detailed from time to time in the reports that Ethyl files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors in Item 7A, "Quantitative quantitative /quan·ti·ta·tive/ (kwahn´ti-ta?tiv)
1. denoting or expressing a quantity.

2. relating to the proportionate quantities or to the amount of the constituents of a compound.
 and Qualitative qualitative /qual·i·ta·tive/ (kwahl´i-ta?tiv) pertaining to quality. Cf. quantitative.

qualitative

pertaining to observations of a categorical nature, e.g. breed, sex.
 Disclosures About Market Risk" of Ethyl's 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is available to shareholders upon request.

You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by Ethyl in the foregoing discussion speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible for Ethyl to predict these events or how they may affect the company. Ethyl has no duty to, and does not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof here·of  
adv.
Of this.


hereof
Adverb

Formal or law of or concerning this

Adv. 1. hereof - of or concerning this; "the twigs hereof are physic"
, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this discussion, or elsewhere, might not occur.

To the extent that this press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, it also presents both the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance Accordance is Bible Study Software for Macintosh developed by OakTree Software, Inc.[]

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 with GAAP GAAP

See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


GAAP

See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
 and a quantitative reconciliation of the difference between any such non-GAAP measures and such comparable GAAP financial measures. For management's statement concerning the reasons why management believes that presentation of non-GAAP measures provides useful information to investors concerning Ethyl's financial condition and results of operations, see the Form 8-K Form 8-K

The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock.


Form 8-K

See 8-K.
 furnished fur·nish  
tr.v. fur·nished, fur·nish·ing, fur·nish·es
1. To equip with what is needed, especially to provide furniture for.

2.
 to the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 2, 2004.


ETHYL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT RESULTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In millions except per share amounts, unaudited)



                                    Fourth Quarter      Twelve Months
                                 --------------------- ---------------
                                       2003     2002    2003    2002
                                 ------------ -------- ------- -------
Net sales:
 Petroleum additives                  $202.1   $165.4  $746.8  $648.5
 Tetraethyl lead                         3.1      1.1     9.5     7.9
                                 ------------ -------- ------- -------
   Total                              $205.2   $166.5  $756.3  $656.4
                                 ============ ======== ======= =======
Segment operating profit:
 Petroleum additives before
  nonrecurring items                  $ 11.8   $  6.9  $ 59.4  $ 52.4
 Nonrecurring items (a)                    -        -     0.1    (1.2)
                                 ------------ -------- ------- -------
   Total petroleum additives            11.8      6.9    59.5    51.2

 Tetraethyl lead                         7.5      5.9    24.7    16.8
 Nonrecurring items (a)                    -        -     2.4    (1.6)
                                 ------------ -------- ------- -------
   Total tetraethyl lead                 7.5      5.9    27.1    15.2

   Segment operating profit             19.3     12.8    86.6    66.4
(Deduct) add back nonrecurring
  items to reconcile Segment
   Reporting to Consolidated
    Statements of Income (b)               -        -    (2.5)    3.1
 Corporate unallocated expense          (5.2)    (4.8)  (18.6)  (14.9)
 Interest expense                       (4.8)    (5.6)  (21.2)  (25.6)
 Loss on impairments of
  nonoperating assets (a)                  -        -       -    (4.0)
 Domestic pension expense               (1.5)    (1.1)   (5.9)   (4.5)
 Other expense, net                     (2.0)    (0.4)   (9.1)   (7.2)
                                 ------------ -------- ------- -------
   Income from continuing
    operations before
     income taxes                     $  5.8   $  0.9  $ 29.3  $ 13.3
                                 ============ ======== ======= =======
Net income:
 Earnings excluding discontinued
  operations and nonrecurring
   items                              $  4.7   $  1.0  $ 20.7  $ 12.0
 Discontinued operations (c)               -      0.7    14.8     2.9
 Nonrecurring items (a)                    -      1.4     1.6    (5.0)
                                 ------------ -------- ------- -------
   Net income:                        $  4.7   $  3.1  $ 37.1  $  9.9
                                 ============ ======== ======= =======
Basic earnings per share:
 Earnings excluding discontinued
  operations and nonrecurring
    items                             $ 0.28   $ 0.06  $ 1.23  $ 0.72
 Discontinued operations (c)               -     0.04    0.88    0.17
 Nonrecurring items (a)                    -     0.08    0.10   (0.30)
                                 ------------ -------- ------- -------
   Net income                         $ 0.28   $ 0.18  $ 2.21  $ 0.59
                                 ============ ======== ======= =======
Diluted earnings per share:
 Earnings excluding discontinued
  operations and nonrecurring
   items                              $ 0.28   $ 0.06  $ 1.22  $ 0.72
 Discontinued operations (c)               -     0.04    0.88    0.17
 Nonrecurring items (a)                    -     0.08    0.09   (0.30)
                                 ------------ -------- ------- -------
   Net income                         $ 0.28   $ 0.18  $ 2.19  $ 0.59
                                 ============ ======== ======= =======

Notes to Segment Results and Other Financial Information

(a)Nonrecurring items after income taxes are shown below. The gain
   on the implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting
   Standards (SFAS) No. 143, as well as the impairment of
   goodwill and engine oil additives rationalization, are
   included in segment operating profit.


   Gain on implementation of SFAS
    No. 143                           $    -   $    -  $  1.6  $    -

   Impairment of goodwill                  -        -       -    (2.5)

   Gain (loss) on impairments of
    nonoperating assets                    -      1.4       -    (2.7)

   Engine oil additives
    rationalization                        -        -       -     0.2
                                 ------------ -------- ------- -------
                                      $    -   $  1.4  $  1.6  $ (5.0)
                                 ============ ======== ======= =======


(b)For segment reporting, the 2003 gain on the implementation of
   SFAS No. 143, as well as the 2002 impairment of goodwill, is
   shown in operating profit as nonrecurring items. In the
   Consolidated Statements of Income, these items are shown as
   cumulative effect of accounting changes in both years.

(c)Discontinued operations reflect the phenolic antioxidant
   business, which was sold in January 2003. The twelve months
   2003 amount is the gain on the disposal of the business ($23.2
   million before tax). The fourth quarter and twelve months 2002
   amount represents the earnings of the business.


ETHYL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except per share amounts, unaudited)



                               Three Months Ended  Twelve Months Ended
                                   December 31        December  31
                                 2003      2002      2003      2002
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------

Net sales                      $205,206  $166,481  $756,341  $656,350
Cost of goods sold              164,609   135,456   590,430   518,031
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
   Gross profit                  40,597    31,025   165,911   138,319

TEL marketing agreements
 services                         8,959     7,269    29,603    25,756

Selling, general, and
 administrative expenses         25,645    20,874    89,001    74,181
Research, development, and
 testing expenses                14,450    13,360    56,954    50,504
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
   Operating profit               9,461     4,060    49,559    39,390

Interest and financing
 expenses                         4,719     5,622    21,128    25,574
Other income (expense), net
 (a)                              1,016     2,483       911      (547)
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from continuing
 operations before income
  taxes                           5,758       921    29,342    13,269
Income tax  expense
 (benefit)                        1,039    (1,521)    8,718     3,756
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from continuing
 operations                       4,719     2,442    20,624     9,513

Discontinued operations (b)
  Gain on disposal of business
   (net of tax)                       -         -    14,805         -
   Income from operations of
    discontinued business
    (net of tax)                      -       684         -     2,901
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before cumulative effect
 of accounting changes            4,719     3,126    35,429    12,414

Cumulative effect of accounting
 changes (net of tax)  (c)            -         -     1,624    (2,505)
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income                     $  4,719  $  3,126  $ 37,053  $  9,909
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Basic earnings per share:
   Income from continuing
    operations                 $   0.28  $   0.14  $   1.23  $   0.57
   Discontinued operations
   (net of tax) (b)                   -      0.04      0.88      0.17
   Cumulative effect of
    accounting changes
    (net of tax) (c)                  -         -      0.10     (0.15)
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
                               $   0.28  $   0.18  $   2.21  $   0.59
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Diluted earnings per share:
   Income from continuing
    operations                 $   0.28  $   0.14  $   1.22  $   0.57
   Discontinued operations
   (net of tax) (b)                   -      0.04      0.88      0.17
   Cumulative effect of
    accounting changes
    (net of tax) (c)                  -         -      0.09     (0.15)
                               --------- --------- --------- ---------
                               $   0.28  $   0.18  $   2.19  $   0.59
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Shares used to compute basic
   earnings per share            16,768    16,689    16,733    16,689
                               ========= ========= ========= =========
Shares used to compute diluted
   earnings per share            17,082    16,737    16,940    16,732
                               ========= ========= ========= =========

Notes to Consolidated Statements of Income


(a)Other income (expense), net for fourth quarter 2002 and twelve
   months 2002 includes $2.4 million ($1.6 million after tax)
   interest income from a lawsuit settlement. Twelve months 2002
   also includes $1.2 million ($800 thousand after tax) interest
   income from a settlement with the IRS, as well as a loss on
   the impairment of nonoperating assets of $4.1 million ($2.7
   million after tax) and expenses related to debt refinancing
   activities of $1.3 million.

(b)Discontinued operations reflect the phenolic antioxidant
   business, which was sold in January 2003. The gain on the
   disposal of this business was $23.2 million ($14.8 million
   after tax or $.88 per share).

(c)The cumulative effect of accounting change for twelve months
   2003 reflects the gain of $2.5 million ($1.6 million after tax
   or $.10 per share) recognized upon the adoption of Statement
   of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 143 on January 1,
   2003. The twelve months 2002 amount reflects the impairment of
   goodwill of $3.1 million ($2.5 million after tax or $.15 per
   share) resulting from the January 1, 2002 adoption of SFAS No. 142.


ETHYL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)



                                        December 31
                                           2003          December 31
                                       (unaudited)          2002
                                     ----------------  ---------------
ASSETS

Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents         $        29,052   $       15,478
   Restricted cash                             1,903              683
   Trade and other accounts
    receivable, less allowance
    for doubtful accounts
     ($2,382 - 2003; $911 - 2002)            132,542          124,430
   Receivable - TEL marketing
    agreements services                        2,456            7,418
   Inventories                               124,428          104,046
   Prepaid expenses                            3,810            2,232
   Deferred income taxes                      11,296           14,339
   Assets of discontinued operations(a)            -            4,323
                                     ----------------  ---------------
      Total current assets                   305,487          272,949
                                     ----------------  ---------------
Property, plant and equipment, at cost       751,919          746,237
   Less accumulated depreciation and
    amortization                             577,686          547,518
                                     ----------------  ---------------
      Net property, plant and
       equipment                             174,233          198,719
                                     ----------------  ---------------
Prepaid pension cost                          21,829           24,995
Deferred income taxes                          5,471            9,494
Other assets and deferred charges             75,564           80,756
Intangibles, net of amortization              62,849           69,338
                                     ----------------  ---------------
Total assets                         $       645,433   $      656,251
                                     ================  ===============
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
    Accounts payable                 $        53,589   $       44,130
    Accrued expenses                          50,691           38,778
    Long-term debt, current
     portion                                   6,978           40,537
    Income taxes payable                      10,055            6,288
                                     ----------------  ---------------
        Total current liabilities            121,313          129,733
                                     ----------------  ---------------
Long-term debt                               201,839          249,530
Other noncurrent liabilities                 122,598          123,910

Shareholders' equity
  Common stock ($1 par value)
   Issued - 16,786,009 in 2003
    and 16,689,009 in 2002                    16,786           16,689
  Additional paid in capital                  67,091           66,766
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss       (20,164)         (29,294)
  Retained earnings                          135,970           98,917
                                     ----------------  ---------------
                                             199,683          153,078
                                     ----------------  ---------------
Total liabilities and shareholders'
 equity                              $       645,433   $      656,251
                                     ================  ===============


Notes to the Consolidated Balance Sheets

(a)Assets of discontinued operations reflect the accounts of the
   phenolic antioxidant business sold in January 2003.


ETHYL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands, unaudited)


                                              Twelve Months Ended
                                                  December 31
                                        ------------------------------
                                               2003           2002
                                        --------------   -------------

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
 of year                                $      15,478    $     12,382
                                        --------------   -------------

Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income                                  37,053           9,909
   Adjustments to reconcile net income
    to cash flows from operating
      activities:
     Depreciation and amortization             46,256          47,054
     Amortization of deferred financing
      costs                                     4,135           5,368
     Gain on sale of phenolic
      antioxidant business                    (23,196)              -
     Cumulative effect of accounting
      changes                                  (2,549)          3,120
     Noncash pension expense                    9,389           6,490
     TEL working capital advance                1,693           1,006
     Deferred income tax expense(benefit)       3,057          (3,434)
     Net loss on impairments                        -           4,033
   Working capital changes                      7,654           4,012
   Proceeds from legal settlement               4,825               -
   Cash pension contributions                  (8,888)         (3,004)
   Proceeds from contract settlement                -           2,700
   Other, net                                   2,297           5,419
                                        --------------   -------------
      Cash provided from operating
       activities                              81,726          82,673
                                        --------------   -------------

Cash flows from investing activities:
   Capital expenditures                       (11,617)        (12,671)
   Proceeds from sale of phenolic
    antioxidant business                       27,770               -
   Proceeds from sale of certain assets        12,576               -
   Prepayment for TEL marketing
    agreements services                        (3,200)        (19,200)
   Other, net                                     446             166
                                        --------------   -------------
      Cash provided from (used in)
       investing activities                    25,975         (31,705)
                                        --------------   -------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
   Repayment of debt - old agreements        (284,519)        (77,426)
   Net borrowings-old agreements                    -          32,040
   Issuance of senior notes and term
    loan                                      265,000               -
   Repayments on term loan                    (61,193)              -
   Debt issuance costs                        (13,299)         (1,982)
   Other, net                                    (116)           (504)
                                        --------------   -------------
      Cash used in financing activities       (94,127)        (47,872)
                                        --------------   -------------

                                        --------------   -------------
Increase in cash and cash equivalents          13,574           3,096
                                        --------------   -------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
 period                                 $      29,052    $     15,478
                                        ==============   =============


Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current
 presentation.

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