Edgar Filing: OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC

Quarterly Report

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the Quarter Ended August 31, 2008		Commission File Number 1-15147

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OMNOVA Solutions Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Ohio		34-1897652
(State of Incorporation)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

175 Ghent Road Fairlawn, Ohio 44333-3300

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (330) 869-4200

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 x NO ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer x Non-accelerated filer ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ¨ NO x

At August 31, 2008, there were 43,483,480 outstanding shares of OMNOVA Solutions’ Common Stock, par value $0.10.

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.

Table of Contents


			Page No.
Part I. Financial Information

	Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)

		Consolidated Statements of Operations – Three and Nine Months Ended August 31, 2008 and 2007	- 3 -

		Consolidated Balance Sheets – August 31, 2008 and November 30, 2007	- 4 -

		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Nine Months Ended August 31, 2008 and 2007	- 5 -

		Notes to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements – August 31, 2008	- 6 -

	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	- 17 -

	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk	- 29 -

	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	- 29 -

Part II. Other Information

	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	- 29 -

	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	- 30 -

	Item 6.	Exhibits	- 30 -

Signatures			- 31 -

Index to Exhibits			- 32 -

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Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended August 31,						Nine Months Ended August 31,
	2008			2007			2008			2007
Net Sales	$	239.5		$	196.8		$	649.8		$	549.6
Cost of products sold		200.4			160.0			546.5			445.6

Gross Profit		39.1			36.8			103.3			104.0

Costs and Expenses
Selling, general and administrative		26.7			24.0			79.2			74.5
Depreciation and amortization		6.2			5.0			18.0			15.1
Restructuring and severance		.4			.1			.4			.5
Interest expense		3.0			3.5			9.9			13.3
Equity loss (earnings) in affiliates, net		—			(.5	)		(.2	)		(1.2	)
Debt redemption expense		—			—			—			12.4
Other (income) expense, net		(.5	)		.2			(1.5	)		(.2	)

		35.8			32.3			105.8			114.4

Income (loss) before income taxes		3.3			4.5			(2.5	)		(10.4	)
Income tax expense		.2			—			.5			—

Net Income (Loss)	$	3.1		$	4.5		$	(3.0	)	$	(10.4	)

Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share
Net Income (Loss) Per Share	$	.07		$	.11		$	(.07	)	$	(.25	)

See notes to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

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OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)


	August 31, 2008			November 30, 2007
	(Unaudited)			(Audited)
ASSETS:
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16.4		$	12.6
Accounts receivable, net		135.4			102.2
Inventories		56.5			30.6
Prepaid expenses and other		7.8			3.1

Total Current Assets		216.1			148.5

Property, plant and equipment		521.9			456.9
Accumulated depreciation		(363.2	)		(321.1	)

		158.7			135.8
Trademarks and other intangible assets, net		6.4			4.2
Investment in affiliates		—			22.2
Prepaid pension asset		8.8			9.8
Deferred income taxes		2.8			1.7
Other assets		5.0			4.2

Total Assets	$	397.8		$	326.4


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	$	6.2		$	5.3
Accounts payable		88.1			62.0
Accrued payroll and personal property taxes		11.6			14.2
Employee benefit obligations		3.4			3.3
Deferred income taxes		1.7			1.7
Other current liabilities		4.9			5.3

Total Current Liabilities		115.9			91.8

Long-term debt		194.2			144.6
Postretirement benefits other than pensions		10.6			11.0
Pension liability		2.9			2.4
Deferred income taxes		1.7			—
Other liabilities		12.1			11.3

Total Liabilities		337.4			261.1

Shareholders’ Equity
Preference stock - $1.00 par value; 15 million shares authorized; none outstanding		—			—
Common stock - $0.10 par value; 135 million shares authorized; 43.9 million and 43.4 million shares issued as of August 31, 2008 and November 30, 2007, respectively		4.4			4.3
Additional contributed capital		315.4			314.9
Retained deficit		(246.3	)		(243.3	)
Treasury stock at cost; 0.4 million and 0.8 million shares as of August 31, 2008 and November 30, 2007, respectively		(5.3	)		(6.7	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(7.8	)		(3.9	)

Total Shareholders’ Equity		60.4			65.3

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	397.8		$	326.4

See notes to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

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OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in Millions)

(Unaudited)


	Nine Months Ended August 31,
	2008			2007
Operating Activities
Net loss	$	(3.0	)	$	(10.4	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Equity loss (earnings) in affiliates		(.2	)		(1.2	)
Depreciation, amortization and loss on sale of fixed assets		18.0			15.6
Non-cash stock compensation expense		.8			.6
Debt redemption expense		—			12.4
Other		(1.1	)		1.2
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Current assets		(25.4	)		(16.2	)
Current liabilities		7.8			(.3	)
Other non-current assets		1.0			(.1	)
Other non-current liabilities		(4.8	)		(1.1	)

Net Cash (Used In) Provided By In Operating Activities		(6.9	)		.5

Investing Activities
Capital expenditures		(11.1	)		(10.3	)
Cash paid for acquisitions, less cash acquired		(25.2	)		—
Use of restricted cash		—			12.4

Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Investing Activities		(36.3	)		2.1

Financing Activities
Long-term debt incurred		549.4			549.2
Long-term debt paid		(499.7	)		(556.1	)
Net short-term debt (paid) incurred		(2.8	)		1.5
Cash paid for debt redemption and refinancing costs		—			(12.0	)
Other		(.3	)		(2.4	)

Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities		46.6			(19.8	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		.4			3.2

Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash And Cash Equivalents		3.8			(14.0	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		12.6			26.4

Cash And Cash Equivalents At End Of Period	$	16.4		$	12.4


Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid:
Interest	$	9.2		$	21.9
Income taxes	$	.6		$	—

See notes to the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.

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OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AUGUST 31, 2008

(Dollars In Millions, Except Per Share Data)

Note A – Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. These interim statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (“OMNOVA Solutions” or the “Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2007, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

The balance sheet at November 30, 2007 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

These interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the interim period are not necessarily indicative, if annualized, of those to be expected for the full year.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Company has historically experienced stronger sales and operating results in its second, third and fourth quarters, comprised of the three-month periods ending May 31, August 31 and November 30. The Company’s performance in the first quarter (December through February) has historically been weaker due to generally lower levels of customer manufacturing, refurbishment and construction over the holidays and cold weather months.

A detailed description of the Company’s significant accounting policies and management judgments is included in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended November 30, 2007, in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Segment operating profit represents net sales less applicable costs, expenses and any provisions for restructuring, severance, asset write-offs and work stoppage costs. Segment operating profit excludes unallocated corporate headquarters expenses, interest expense, income taxes and any provisions for corporate headquarters restructuring and severance. Corporate headquarters expense includes the cost of providing and maintaining the corporate headquarters functions, including salaries, rent, travel, entertainment, depreciation, utility costs and outside services.

Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior period information to the current presentation.

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Note A – Basis of Presentation (Continued)

New Accounting Pronouncements – Effective November 30, 2006, the Company adopted the recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans–an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R).” This statement requires employers to recognize in their balance sheets the overfunded or underfunded status of defined benefit post-retirement plans, measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation (the projected benefit obligation for pension plans and the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation for other post-retirement plans). Employers must recognize the change in the funded status of the plan in the year in which the change occurs through other comprehensive income. This statement also requires plan assets and obligations to be measured as of the employer’s balance sheet date. The measurement provision of this statement will be effective for years beginning after December 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The Company has not yet adopted the measurement provisions of this statement and is in the process of determining the impact of the adoption on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FAS 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” which delayed the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for all non-financial assets and liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. SFAS No. 157 was effective for the Company on December 1, 2007. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 related to the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, which are principally comprised of cash equivalents and derivatives, did not have a material impact on their fair value measurement or require expanded disclosures.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) replaces SFAS No. 141. This statement retains the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in purchase accounting. It also changes the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the expensing of acquisition related costs as incurred. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an Amendment of ARB No. 51.” This statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the non-controlling interest (minority interest) in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This statement requires non-controlling interests to be classified as equity in the balance sheet. The income and comprehensive income attributed to the non-controlling interest, if any, is to be included in income and comprehensive income of the consolidating entity. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and earlier adoption is prohibited. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of this statement will have on the financial statements of the Company.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.” This statement requires enhanced disclosures about derivative instruments and hedged items that are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and related interpretations. This statement is effective for the Company on December 1, 2008 with early application encouraged. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the financial statements of the Company.

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Note B – Purchase Transaction

On January 8, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of the minority interests in its joint venture businesses, Decorative Products (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“DPS”), a Singapore limited company and CPPC – Decorative Products Co., Ltd. (“CPD”), a Thailand limited company. DPS is a holding company which owns 100% of both CG-OMNOVA Decorative Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“CGO”) and OMNOVA Decorative Products (Taicang) Co., Ltd. (“Taicang”). Both CGO and Taicang are registered and incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China. The minority interests of both DPS and CPD, representing approximately 49.9% of their respective registered equity, was acquired from CPPC Public Company Limited for $28.0 million in cash, a contingent payment of $2.0 million based on the achievement of certain 2008 financial results at CPD, approximately $1.0 million in transaction costs less cash acquired at the China and Thailand companies of approximately $3.8 million. The acquisition was effective December 31, 2007. In connection with the acquisition, the Company assumed debt of $3.4 million.

The transaction was accounted for as a purchase. The results of operations of CPD, CGO and Taicang have been fully consolidated in the Company’s results of operations since January 1, 2008. As these entities report to the Company on a one month delay, the consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended August 31, 2008 include the results of operations for CPD, CGO and Taicang on the equity method for two months and full consolidation for seven months.

The purchase price was allocated as follows:


Current assets	$	23.2
Property, plant & equipment		19.9
Intangible assets		2.6
Other assets		1.1

Current liabilities		(12.2	)
Non-current liabilities		(1.9	)
Deferred tax liability		(2.0	)

Net	$	30.7

If the acquisition of CPD, CGO and Taicang had occurred on December 1, 2007 and 2006, the Company’s proforma results would have been as follows:


	Three Months Ended August 31,				Nine Months Ended August 31,
	2008		2007		2008			2007
Revenues	$	239.5	$	219.7	$	668.5		$	613.8
Net income (loss)	$	3.1	$	4.3	$	(3.4	)	$	(10.5	)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share	$	.07	$	.10	$	(.08	)	$	(.25	)

Note C – Fair Value Measurements

As described in Note A, effective December 1, 2007, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157 for financial assets and liabilities. Financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value in three levels of inputs as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, quoted prices in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

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Note C – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

The following financial assets and liabilities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the nine months ended August 31, 2008:


	Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	.1	$	—	$	.1	$	—

Total assets	$	.1	$	—	$	.1	$	—

Financial liabilities:
Interest rate swap	$	2.6	$	—	$	2.6	$	—

Total liabilities	$	2.6	$	—	$	2.6	$	—

Foreign currency exchange contracts are used by the Company’s Thailand entity to manage risks from the change in exchange rate of the Thai Baht on sales made in U.S. dollars. The interest rate swap is used to manage risk from changes in interest rates on $50 million of the Company’s $150 million Term Loan Credit Agreement. The fair value of the Company’s foreign currency exchange contracts is based on observable exchange rates for similar instruments. The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap is based on observable interest rate yield curves for similar instruments.

The Company also reported additional financial assets and liabilities at their respective carrying amounts as the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the short term maturity of those items. These include: cash and cash equivalents, receivables, bank overdrafts, accounts payables, notes payables, accrued liabilities and the current portion of long-term debt. In addition, the Company’s long-term debt that is not hedged with the interest rate swap bears interest at variable rates and therefore, its carrying value approximates its fair value.

Note D – Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Approximately 62% of inventories are priced by use of the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method using various dollar value pools. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method is made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s judgments of expected year-end inventory levels and costs and are subject to final year-end LIFO inventory valuations. The remaining portion of inventories are stated using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method.


	August 31, 2008			November 30, 2007
Raw materials and supplies	$	30.1		$	16.6
Work-in-process		5.9			2.2
Finished products		54.3			44.5

Approximate replacement cost of inventories		90.3			63.3
LIFO inventory reserve		(23.6	)		(23.2	)
Other reserves		(10.2	)		(9.5	)

Inventories	$	56.5		$	30.6

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Note E – Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines

On May 22, 2007, the Company entered into a $150 Million Term Loan Credit Agreement due May 2014. The Term Loan carries a variable interest rate based on, at the Company’s option, either an alternate base rate or a eurodollar rate, in each case plus an applicable margin. The alternate base interest rate is a fluctuating rate equal to the higher of the Prime Rate or the sum of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%. The applicable margin for the alternate base rate is 1.50%. The eurodollar rate is a periodic fixed rate equal to the London Inter Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The applicable margin for the eurodollar rate is 2.50%. Annual principal payments consist of $1.5 million, due in quarterly installments, and annual excess free cash flow payments as defined in the Term Loan agreement, with any remaining balance to be paid May 2014. Required principal payments of $0.8 million were paid during 2007. The 2007 annual calculated excess cash payment of $3.9 million was paid by the Company on February 28, 2008. The Company does not expect to be required to make an annual excess free cash flow payment for fiscal 2008, due to the Asian businesses acquisition. The Company can prepay any amount at any time without penalty upon proper notice and subject to a minimum dollar requirement. Prepayments will be applied towards any required annual excess free cash flow payment. The Term Loan is secured by all real property and equipment of the Company’s domestic facilities and stock and equity investments of the Company’s non-domestic subsidiaries. The Term Loan contains affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on additional debt, certain investments and acquisitions outside of the Company’s line of business. The Term Loan requires the Company to maintain a net leverage ratio of less than 5.5 to 1. At August 31, 2008, the Company was in compliance with this requirement with a ratio of 4.3 to 1. The Term Loan also requires the Company to maintain an interest rate swap with a notional amount of at least $50 million. Additionally, the Term Loan provides for additional borrowings of the greater of $75 million or an amount based on a senior secured leverage ratio, as defined in the Term Loan, provided that certain requirements are met including an interest coverage ratio. The Company has not utilized these additional borrowings as of August 31, 2008.

Proceeds of the Term Loan, along with cash, restricted cash and other resources of the Company, were used to redeem the Company’s $165 Million 11¹/4% Senior Secured Notes (“Notes”) during May and June of 2007. In connection with the redemption of the Notes, the Company paid $9.8 million in premium and tender fees. Additionally, the Company wrote off $2.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs which were being amortized over the term of the Notes.

On May 31, 2007, the Company entered into a 5 year fixed rate interest rate swap agreement totaling $50 million to convert a portion of the outstanding Term Loan from variable to fixed rates. Under this agreement, the Company will pay a fixed rate of 7.73% and receive a variable rate based on LIBOR plus a margin of 2.50%. The variable rates on the interest rate swap and $50 million of the Term Loan are reset every three months on the same base rate and same date, at which time the interest will be settled and will be recognized as adjustments to interest expense. This swap agreement is designated as a cash flow hedge, and as such, any resulting gain or loss on the fair value of the derivative instrument will be recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, until it is realized. The fair value of the swap as of August 31, 2008 was a loss of $2.6 million, with a corresponding adjustment to other liabilities. The effective interest rate for the Term Loan in the third quarter and first nine months of 2008 was 5.99% and 6.97%, respectively, compared to 7.83% for the third quarter of 2007. There was no ineffectiveness on the interest rate swap recognized during 2008.

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Note E – Long-Term Debt and Credit Lines (Continued)

covenants, similar to the Term Loan, including limitations on additional debt, certain investments and acquisitions outside of the Company’s line of business. If the average excess availability of the Facility falls below $20 million during any fiscal quarter, the Company must then maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio greater than 1.1 to 1 as defined in the agreement. The Company may request an additional increase in available borrowings under the Facility of up to $10 million (for a maximum of $100 million) upon satisfaction of certain requirements.

Advances under the Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either an alternate base rate or a eurodollar rate, in each case plus an applicable margin. The alternate base interest rate is a fluctuating rate equal to the higher of the Prime Rate or the sum of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%. The applicable margin for the alternate base rate will vary from 0.0% to 0.25% depending on the Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio and the margin was 0.0% at August 31, 2008. The eurodollar rate is a periodic fixed rate equal to LIBOR. The applicable margin for the eurodollar rate will vary from 1.25% to 2.0% depending on the Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio and the margin was 1.25% at August 31, 2008. The effective interest rate for the Facility in the third quarter and first nine months of 2008 was 3.87% and 4.28%, respectively, compared to 7.04% and 7.19% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007, respectively.

The Facility requires a commitment fee based on the unused portion of the Facility. The commitment fee will vary from 0.125% to 0.25% based on the Company’s fixed charge coverage ratio and was 0.125% at August 31, 2008.

At August 31, 2008, the Company had $94.9 million of eligible inventory and receivables to support the eligible borrowing base which is capped at $90.0 million under the Facility. At August 31, 2008, outstanding letters of credit were $3.5 million, amounts borrowed under the Facility were $51.5 million and the amount available for borrowing under the Facility was $35.0 million.

Foreign debt outstanding with banks was $4.7 million at August 31, 2008.

Note F – Income (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the basic and diluted income (loss) per share and the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share:


	Three Months Ended August 31,				Nine Months Ended August 31,
	2008		2007		2008			2007
Numerator
Net income (loss)	$	3.1	$	4.5	$	(3.0	)	$	(10.4	)


	(Shares in millions)
Denominator
Denominator for basic earnings per share – weighted average shares outstanding		43.3		41.8		42.9			41.8
Effect of dilutive securities		.1		.4		—			—

Denominator for dilutive earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions		43.4		42.2		42.9			41.8

Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share
Net income (loss)	$	.07	$	.11	$	(.07	)	$	(.25	)

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Note F – Income (Loss) Per Share (Continued)

Options to purchase common stock and unvested restricted stock of the Company totaling 4.3 million shares and 2.8 million shares during the third quarters of 2008 and 2007, respectively, and 4.4 million shares and 4.5 million shares during the first nine months of 2008 and 2007, respectively, were not included in the computation of dilutive per share amounts as they would have had an anti-dilutive effect.

Note G – Share-Based Employee Compensation

The OMNOVA Solutions’ Second Amended and Restated 1999 Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) permits the Company to grant to officers, key employees and non-employee directors of the Company, incentives directly linked to the price of OMNOVA Solutions’ common stock. The Plan authorizes up to an aggregate of 6.6 million shares of Company stock for awards of options to purchase shares of OMNOVA Solutions’ common stock, performance stock and performance units, restricted stock, deferred stock or appreciation rights. Shares used may be either newly issued shares or treasury shares or both. All options granted under the Plan have been granted at exercise prices equal to the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Additionally, the Plan provides that the term of any stock option granted under the Plan may not exceed 10 years. The second amendment to the Plan, which was approved by shareholders on March 22, 2007, also added a fungible share design, changed share counting provisions and dividend rights, added additional metrics to management objectives and other administrative changes. As of August 31, 2008, approximately 1.4 million shares of Company common stock remained available for grants under the Plan.

The Company estimates the fair value of each option award with the assistance of an outside consulting service using a Black-Scholes based option valuation model as required under SFAS No. 123 (Revised). The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for periods within the contractual life of the option. The expected volatility is based on a blend of the Company’s peer group in the industry in which it does business and the Company’s historical volatility. The expected term of options granted is estimated considering the vesting periods and historical trends within the Company’s equity plans and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. Estimates of fair value are not intended to predict actual future events or the value ultimately realized by employees who receive equity awards, and subsequent events are not indicative of the reasonableness of the original estimates of fair value made by the Company.

There were no stock options issued or exercised and 468,327 stock options expired or were forfeited during the first nine months of 2008.

Restricted stock grants consist of the Company’s common stock. The Board has set a three year vesting period for most of the issued and outstanding restricted shares. The fair value of each restricted share grant is equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. Expense relating to restricted shares is amortized ratably over the vesting period.

During the first nine months of 2008, there were 519,250 restricted shares of stock awarded with a weighted average grant date fair value of $3.07 per share, 6,000 restricted shares vested and 22,750 restricted shares were forfeited. In addition, 25,928 deferred shares were issued during the first nine months of 2008.

Compensation expense for all share-based payments, included in general and administrative expense, was $0.2 million during each of the third quarters of 2008 and 2007 and $0.8 million and $0.6 million during the first nine months of 2008 and 2007, respectively.

As of August 31, 2008, there was $2.5 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements.

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Note H – Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:


	Three Months Ended August 31,						Nine Months Ended August 31,
	2008			2007			2008			2007
Net income (loss)	$	3.1		$	4.5		$	(3.0	)	$	(10.4	)
Unrecognized (loss) on interest rate swap		(.3	)		(.8	)		(.2	)		(.8	)
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain		(4.3	)		1.8			(5.2	)		3.2
Employee benefit plan amendment		—			—			—			4.9
Defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of net prior service cost		.1			—			.3			—
Amortization of net gain		.1			—			1.2			—

Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(1.3	)	$	5.5		$	(6.9	)	$	(3.1	)

Note I – Employee Benefit Plans

The following table sets forth the components of net periodic benefit costs for the Company’s retirement programs:


	Pension Plans						Health Care Plans
Three months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007	2008			2007			2008			2007
Service costs	$	1.1		$	1.0		$	—		$	—
Interest costs		3.3			3.1			.2			.2
Expected return on assets		(4.0	)		(3.8	)		—			—
Amortization of net loss (gain)		.7			.8			(.6	)		(.6	)
Amortization of prior service costs		.2			.2			(.1	)		(.1	)

Net periodic cost (income)	$	1.3		$	1.3		$	(.5	)	$	(.5	)


	Pension Plans						Health Care Plans
Nine months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007	2008			2007			2008			2007
Service costs	$	3.2		$	2.9		$	—		$	.1
Interest costs		10.0			9.3			.6			.8
Expected return on assets		(12.0	)		(11.3	)		—			—
Amortization of net loss (gain)		2.1			2.7			(1.7	)		(1.8	)
Amortization of prior service costs		.6			.5			(.3	)		(.1	)

Net periodic cost (income)	$	3.9		$	4.1		$	(1.4	)	$	(1.0	)

Based on current pension asset performance, interest rate and discount rate assumptions, the Company does not anticipate making cash contributions to the pension fund before 2011.

The Company also sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan. Participation in this plan is available to all domestic employees. Contributions to this plan are based on either a percentage of employee contributions or on a specified amount per hour based on the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. All Company contributions are made with company stock. The non-cash cost of this plan was approximately $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and approximately $1.3 million and $1.6 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

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Note I – Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

The Company also contributes to a defined contribution plan for its U.K. employees. The Company contributes 4% to 8% of the employees’ wages depending upon the age of the employee. The cost of this plan was approximately $0.2 million for each of the three months ended August 31, 2008 and 2007, and $0.6 million for each of the nine month periods ended August 31, 2008 and 2007.

Note J – Contingencies

From time to time, the Company is subject to various claims, proceedings and lawsuits related to products, services, contracts, employment, environmental, safety, intellectual property and other subjects arising out of the Company’s business. The ultimate resolution of such claims, proceedings, and lawsuits is inherently unpredictable and, as a result, the Company’s estimates of liability, if any, are subject to change and actual results may materially differ from the Company’s estimates. In addition, if there is an unfavorable resolution of a matter, there could be a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company depending on the amount of such resolution in comparison to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in the period in which such resolution occurs. However, subject to the above and taking into account such amounts, if any, as are accrued from time to time on the Company’s balance sheet, the Company does not believe, based on the information currently available to it, that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

Note K – Business Segment Information

Segment information has been prepared in accordance with SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.” The Company’s two operating segments were determined based on products and services provided. Accounting policies of the segments are the same as the Company’s accounting policies.

The Company’s two operating segments are: Performance Chemicals and Decorative Products. The Company’s operating segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately based on fundamental differences in their operations.

The Performance Chemicals segment produces a broad range of emulsion polymers and specialty chemicals based primarily on styrene butadiene, styrene butadiene acrylonitrile, styrene butadiene vinyl pyridine, polyvinyl acetate, acrylic, styrene acrylic, vinyl acrylic, glyoxal and fluorochemical chemistries. Performance Chemicals’ custom-formulated products are tailored for coatings, binders and adhesives, which are used in paper, carpet, nonwovens, construction, adhesives, paper tape, tire cord, floor polish, textiles, graphic arts, plastic parts and various other applications. Its products provide a variety of functional properties to enhance the Company’s customers’ products, including greater strength, adhesion, dimensional stability, water resistance, flow and leveling, improved processibility and enhanced appearance.

The Performance Chemicals segment consists of two product lines. The Paper and Carpet Chemicals product line encompasses products that have applications in the paper and carpet industries. Paper coatings are used in magazines, catalogs, direct mail advertising, brochures, printed reports, food cartons, household and other consumer and industrial packaging. Carpet binders are used to secure carpet fibers to carpet backing and meet the stringent manufacturing, environmental, odor, flammability and flexible installation requirements. The Specialty Chemicals product line encompasses products that have applications for nonwovens (such as diaper and hygiene components, engine filters, resilient flooring underlay, roofing mat, shoe components and household scrub pads), floor polish, paper tape, adhesives, tire cord, textiles, construction and plastic part coatings.

The Decorative Products segment develops, designs, produces and markets a broad line of decorative and functional surfacing products, including commercial wallcoverings, coated and performance fabrics, vinyl, paper and specialty laminates and industrial films. These products are used in numerous applications, including commercial building refurbishment, remodeling and new construction, residential cabinets, flooring and furnishings, transportation markets including school busses, marine and automotive, recreational vehicles, manufactured housing and a variety of industrial film applications.

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Note K – Business Segment Information (Continued)

The Decorative Products segment consists of three product lines. The Contract Interiors product line includes wallcovering and upholstery used in refurbishment and new construction applications for the commercial office, hospitality, health care, retail, education and restaurant markets. The Coated Fabrics product line applications include marine and transportation seating, commercial and residential furniture, automotive soft top covers and a variety of industrial film applications. The Laminates product line applications include kitchen and bath cabinets, manufactured housing and recreational vehicle interiors, flooring, commercial and residential furniture, retail display, home furnishings and consumer electronics.

The Company’s operations are located primarily in the United States, United Kingdom, China and Thailand. Inter-area sales are not significant to the total sales of any geographic area. There was one customer that accounted for 10.6% of consolidated net sales during the first nine months of 2008.

Segment operating profit represents net sales less applicable costs, expenses and any provisions for restructuring and severance costs, asset write-offs and work stoppage costs. However, management excludes restructuring and severance costs, asset write-offs and work stoppage costs when evaluating the results and allocating resources to the segments.

Segment operating profit excludes unallocated corporate headquarters expenses, interest expense, income taxes and any provisions for corporate headquarters restructuring and severance. Corporate headquarters expense includes the cost of providing and maintaining the corporate headquarters functions, including salaries, rent, travel and entertainment expenses, depreciation, utility cost and outside services.

The following table sets forth a summary of operations by segment and a reconciliation of segment sales to consolidated sales and segment operating profit to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes.


	Three Months Ended August 31,						Nine Months Ended August 31,
	2008			2007			2008			2007
Net Sales
Performance Chemicals
Paper and Carpet Chemicals	$	94.2		$	82.5		$	251.6		$	228.3
Specialty Chemicals		51.3			44.2			138.0			120.6

Total Performance Chemicals	$	145.5		$	126.7		$	389.6		$	348.9

Decorative Products
Contract Interiors	$	31.2		$	29.9		$	94.3		$	89.3
Coated Fabrics		49.0			22.1			120.2			59.3
Laminates		13.8			18.1			45.7			52.1

Total Decorative Products	$	94.0		$	70.1		$	260.2		$	200.7

Consolidated Net Sales	$	239.5		$	196.8		$	649.8		$	549.6

Segment Operating Profit
Performance Chemicals	$	10.5		$	7.9		$	15.0		$	17.3
Decorative Products		(2.2	)		2.3			(1.2	)		5.7

Total Segment Operating Profit		8.3			10.2			13.8			23.0
Interest expense		(3.0	)		(3.5	)		(9.9	)		(13.3	)
Corporate expense		(2.0	)		(2.2	)		(6.4	)		(7.7	)
Debt redemption expense		—			—			—			(12.4	)

Consolidated Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	$	3.3		$	4.5		$	(2.5	)	$	(10.4	)

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Note K – Business Segment Information (Continued)


	August 31, 2008		November 30, 2007
Total Assets
Performance Chemicals	$	161.1	$	144.1
Decorative Products		214.5		159.1
Corporate		22.2		23.2

	$	397.8	$	326.4

Note L – Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expense of $0.2 million and $0.5 million during the third quarter and first nine months of 2008 and had no income tax expense in the third quarter and first nine months of 2007.

On December 1, 2007, the Company adopted FASB Financial Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.

As a result of adopting FIN 48, the Company did not recognize an adjustment to retained earnings relating to unrecognized tax benefits. The Company’s liability for unrecognized tax benefits at adoption totaled approximately $4.9 million, none of which would, if recognized, impact the Company’s effective tax rate. No interest and penalties were recognized.

During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2008, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits increased by $0.1 million and $2.3 million, respectively. The increase relates to the acquisitions described in Note B. In addition, the Company accrued $1.0 million of interest and penalties related to this acquisition.

At August 31, 2008, the total unrecognized tax benefits were $8.2 million, which included $1.3 million of penalties and interest. Of the total $6.9 million, $1.8 million would, if recognized, impact the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company does not expect any changes in unrecognized tax benefits to materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements during the next twelve months.

Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded as a component of income tax expense. As of August 31, 2008, the Company had accrued approximately $1.3 million for interest and penalties as described above, $0.2 million of which was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in Equity earnings in affiliates prior to the acquisitions during the nine months ended August 31, 2008.

With limited exceptions, the Company is no longer open to audit under the statutes of limitation by the Internal Revenue Service and various states and foreign taxing jurisdictions for years prior to 2002.

As of August 31, 2008, the Company had approximately $133.0 million of domestic federal net operating losses (NOL’s) and $182.6 million of state and local NOL’s with carryforward periods of 20 years and 5 to 20 years, respectively. The majority of the federal and state and local NOL’s expire in the years 2020 through 2028. As a result of the Company’s history of losses and uncertainties associated with predicting future taxable income, the Company has a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of realization of such assets.

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Note M – Restructuring and Severance

In the third quarter of 2008, the Company announced the closure of its Dupo, Illinois extrusion facility and the consolidation of its extrusion processes into its Jeannette, Pennsylvania facility. As a result, the Company recorded $0.4 million of restructuring charges which includes $0.2 million of asset impairment charges and $0.2 million of facility closure costs. The Company expects to record additional charges of approximately $0.4 million for severance and equipment relocation costs over the next two quarters.

Item 2.

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

Overview

The Company is an innovator of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and decorative and functional surfaces for a variety of commercial, industrial and residential end uses. As discussed in Note K to the Company’s Consolidated Interim Financial Statements, the Company operates in two reportable business segments: Performance Chemicals and Decorative Products. The Performance Chemicals segment produces a broad range of emulsion polymers and specialty chemicals based primarily on styrene butadiene, styrene butadiene acrylonitrile, styrene butadiene vinyl pyridine, polyvinyl acetate, acrylic, styrene acrylic, vinyl acrylic, glyoxal and fluorochemical chemistries. Performance Chemicals’ custom-formulated products are tailored for coatings, binders and adhesives, which are used in paper, carpet, nonwovens, construction, adhesives, paper tape, tire cord, floor polish, textiles, graphic arts, plastic parts and various other applications. The Decorative Products segment develops, designs, produces and markets a broad line of decorative and functional surfacing products, including commercial wallcoverings, coated and performance fabrics, vinyl, paper and specialty laminates and industrial films. These products are used in numerous applications, including commercial building refurbishment, remodeling and new construction, residential cabinets, flooring and furnishings, transportation markets including school busses, marine and automotive, recreational vehicles, manufactured housing and a variety of industrial film applications.

The Company’s products are sold to manufacturers, independent distributors and end users through internal marketing and sales forces and agents.

The Company has strategically located manufacturing facilities in the U.S., U.K., China and Thailand.

The Company has historically experienced stronger sales and income in its second, third and fourth quarters, comprised of the three-month periods ending May 31, August 31 and November 30. The Company’s performance in the first quarter (December through February) has historically been weaker due to generally lower levels of customer manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities during the holidays and cold weather months.

The Company’s chief operating decision maker evaluates performance and allocates resources by operating segment. Segment information has been prepared in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 131, “Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.” The Company’s two operating segments were determined based on products and services provided. Accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note A of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. For a reconciliation of the Company’s segment operating performance information, please refer to Note K of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Key Indicators

Key economic measures relevant to the Company include coated paper production, print advertising spending, U.S. commercial real estate and hotel occupancy rates, U.S. office furniture sales, manufactured housing shipments, housing starts and sales of existing homes and forecasts of raw material pricing for certain petrochemical feed stocks. Key OEM industries which provide a general indication of demand drivers to the Company include paper, commercial building construction, housing, furniture manufacturing and flooring manufacturing. These measures provide general information on trends relevant to the demand for the Company’s products but the trend information does not necessarily directly correlate with demand levels in the markets which ultimately use the Company’s products.

Key operating measures utilized by the business segments include orders, sales, working capital turnover, inventory, productivity, new product vitality and order fill-rates which provide key indicators of business trends. These measures are reported on various cycles including daily, weekly and monthly depending on the needs established by operating management.

Key financial measures utilized by management to evaluate the results of its businesses and to understand the key variables impacting the current and future results of the Company include: sales, gross profit, selling, general and administrative expenses, operating profit before excluded items, consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as set forth in the Net Leverage Ratio in the Company’s $150,000,000 Term Loan Credit Agreement (“EBITDA”), working capital, operating cash flows, capital expenditures and earnings per share before excluded items, including applicable ratios such as inventory turnover, average working capital, return on sales and assets and leverage ratios. These measures, as well as objectives established by the Board of Directors of the Company, are reviewed at monthly, quarterly and annual intervals and compared with historical periods.

Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended August 31, 2008 and 2007

The Company’s net sales in the third quarter of 2008 were $239.5 million compared to $196.8 million in the third quarter of 2007. The Company’s Performance Chemicals business segment revenue increased by 14.8% while the Decorative Products business segment revenue increased 34.1%. Contributing to the sales increase in 2008 were sales of $28.1 million from the Decorative Products Asian businesses acquired in the first quarter of 2008 and favorable pricing of $31.9 million, partially offset by net volume declines of $17.1 million and negative foreign exchange translation of $0.2 million. The lower volumes primarily occurred in two product lines sold to the residential housing industry: Performance Chemicals’ carpet business and Decorative Products’ laminate business. Excluding the Decorative Products Asian businesses, the Company’s sales grew $14.6 million or 7.4%.

The Company’s net sales in the first nine months of 2008 were $649.8 million compared to $549.6 million in the first nine months of 2007. The Company’s Performance Chemicals business segment revenue increased by 11.7% while the Decorative Products business segment revenue increased 29.6%. Contributing to the sales increase in 2008 were sales of $60.2 million from the acquired Decorative Products Asian businesses, favorable pricing of $46.2 million and favorable foreign exchange translation of $0.8 million, partially offset by lower volumes of $7.0 million. Excluding the Decorative Products Asian businesses, the Company’s sales grew $40.0 million or 7.3%. Effective December 31, 2007, the Company acquired the remaining 49.9% interest of its Decorative Products joint venture companies in China and Thailand for $28.0 million in cash, and a contingent payment of $2.0 million based on the achievement of certain 2008 financial results at its Thailand business which the Company does not expect to pay based on year-to-date results. In connection with the acquisition, the Company incurred approximately $1.0 million in transaction costs and assumed debt of $3.4 million. Previously, the Company used the equity method of accounting to record its proportionate share of the net income or loss of these Asian businesses. The operating results of the Decorative Products Asian businesses are recognized on a one-month lag. Accordingly, for the first nine months of 2008, the Company recorded two months using the equity method of accounting and seven months on a fully-consolidated basis.

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Gross profit in the third quarter of 2008 was $39.1 million with margins of 16.3% compared to $36.8 million, or margins of 18.7% in the third quarter of 2007. Cost of goods sold for the third quarter of 2008 increased $40.4 million to $200.4 million. The increase was primarily due to the inclusion of manufacturing costs of $29.9 million from the Decorative Products Asian businesses and higher raw material costs of $26.5 million, partially offset by lower volumes of $13.2 million and lower manufacturing expense of $2.8 million.

Gross profit in the first nine months of 2008 was $103.3 million with margins of 15.9% compared to gross profit of $104.0 million and margins of 18.9% in the first nine months of 2007. Cost of goods sold for the first nine months of 2008 increased $100.9 million to $546.5 million. This increase was primarily due to the inclusion of manufacturing costs of $64.5 million from the Decorative Products Asian businesses and higher raw material costs of $46.8 million, partially offset by lower manufacturing costs of $5.6 million and lower volumes of $4.8 million.

During the first nine months of 2008, the Company has experienced record-high prices for several key raw materials as well as increases in most secondary raw materials, transportation costs and utilities cost. The Company has implemented selling price increases across most product lines. Additionally, one key raw material, butadiene, is on industry-wide allocation. Butadiene supply gradually increased during the third quarter, and the Company was able to satisfy all of its customers’ orders. Hurricanes Gustav and Ike have resulted in the temporary closure of a portion of the Gulf Region petrochemical supply. This temporary closure could have an impact on the Company’s supply of butadiene during the fourth quarter of 2008. Additionally, further tightening of the butadiene allocation could result in lower sales volume.

Selling, general and administrative expense in the third quarter of 2008, which included $1.9 million from the Decorative Products Asian businesses, was $26.7 million, or 11.1% of sales, compared to $24.0 million, or 12.2% of net sales, in the third quarter of 2007.

Selling, general and administrative expense in the first nine months of 2008, which included $4.3 million from the Decorative Products Asian businesses, was $79.2 million, or 12.2% of net sales, compared to $74.5 million, or 13.6% of net sales, in the first nine months of 2007. Included in the first nine months of 2008 is a gain of $0.6 million related to a settlement with an insurer.

Interest expense was $3.0 million and $3.5 million for the third quarters of 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $9.9 million and $13.3 million for the first nine months of 2008 and 2007, respectively. The decrease in both the third quarter and first nine months of 2008 was due to significantly lower average interest rates as a result of the Company’s refinancing actions in 2007, which were partially offset by higher average debt levels. Total debt at August 31, 2008 was $200.4 million, up $50.5 million from November 30, 2007. The increase in debt included $32.4 million of borrowings and assumed debt to fund the purchase price and transaction fees of the Decorative Products Asian joint venture acquisitions in January 2008. The balance of the debt increase was for normal seasonal working capital usage of $18.1 million.

Income tax expense was $0.2 million in the third quarter of 2008 and $0.5 million in the first nine months of 2008, primarily related to foreign income taxes. The Company did not record income tax expense for the third quarter or first nine months of 2007. No domestic income tax provision or benefit was provided in either the third quarters or first nine months of 2008 or 2007 due to the Company’s cumulative net losses.

For the third quarter, the Company had net income of $3.1 million or $0.07 per diluted share in 2008 compared to net income of $4.5 million or $0.11 per diluted share in 2007. For the first nine months, the Company had a net loss of $3.0 million or $0.07 per diluted share in 2008 compared to a net loss of $10.4 million or $0.25 per diluted share in 2007. Included in the first nine months of 2007 are debt redemption costs of $12.4 million.

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Segment Discussion

The following Segment Discussion presents information used by the Company in assessing the results of operations by business segment. The Company believes that this presentation is useful for providing the investor with an understanding of the Company’s business and operating performance because these measures are used by the chief operating decision maker in evaluating performance and allocating resources.

The following table reconciles segment sales to consolidated net sales and segment operating profit to consolidated income (loss) before income tax:


	Three Months Ended August 31,						Nine Months Ended August 31,
	2008			2007			2008			2007
(Dollars in millions)
Segment Sales:
Performance Chemicals
Paper and Carpet Chemicals	$	94.2		$	82.5		$	251.6		$	228.3
Specialty Chemicals		51.3			44.2			138.0			120.6

Total Performance Chemicals	$	145.5		$	126.7		$	389.6		$	348.9

Decorative Products
Contract Interiors	$	31.2		$	29.9		$	94.3		$	89.3
Coated Fabrics		49.0			22.1			120.2			59.3
Laminates		13.8			18.1			45.7			52.1

Total Decorative Products	$	94.0		$	70.1		$	260.2		$	200.7

Consolidated net sales	$	239.5		$	196.8		$	649.8		$	549.6


Segment Operating Profit
Performance Chemicals	$	10.5		$	7.9		$	15.0		$	17.3
Decorative Products		(2.2	)		2.3			(1.2	)		5.7
Interest expense		(3.0	)		(3.5	)		(9.9	)		(13.3	)
Corporate expense		(2.0	)		(2.2	)		(6.4	)		(7.7	)
Debt redemption expense		—			—			—			(12.4	)

Consolidated income (loss) before income tax	$	3.3		$	4.5		$	(2.5	)	$	(10.4	)

Performance Chemicals

Performance Chemicals’ net sales increased 14.8% to $145.5 million in the third quarter of 2008 compared to $126.7 million in the third quarter of 2007. The increase in sales was driven by higher selling prices of $29.5 million, partially offset by weaker market conditions leading to volume decreases of $10.7 million. Net sales for the Paper and Carpet chemicals product line increased to $94.2 million during the third quarter of 2008 compared to $82.5 million during the third quarter of 2007, primarily as a result of higher selling prices of $22.5 million, partially offset by lower paper and carpet volumes due to overall market declines. Net sales for the Specialty Chemicals product line increased to $51.3 million during the third quarter of 2008 compared to $44.2 million during the third quarter of 2007, primarily due to higher selling prices of $7.0 million and volume increases of $0.2 million.

This segment generated an operating profit of $10.5 million for the third quarter of 2008 compared to $7.9 million in the third quarter of 2007. The increase in segment operating profit was due to higher selling prices of $29.5 million partially offset by higher raw material costs of $24.1 million, lower volumes of $2.4 million and higher freight and utility expenses and unabsorbed manufacturing overhead of $0.4 million.

Performance Chemicals’ net sales increased 11.7% to $389.6 million during the first nine months of 2008 compared to $348.9 million during the first nine months of 2007. The increase in sales was driven by higher selling prices of $42.1 million, partially offset by volume decreases of $1.9 million and $0.5 million of favorable foreign exchange translation. Net sales for the Paper and Carpet chemicals product line increased to $251.6 million during the first nine months of 2008 compared to $228.3 million during the first nine months of 2007, primarily as a result of higher selling prices of $31.9 million, which were partially offset by volume decreases of $8.6 million due to a decline in carpet volumes. Net sales for the Specialty Chemicals product line increased to $138.0 million during the first nine months of 2008 compared to $120.6 million during the first nine months of 2007, primarily due to higher selling prices of $10.2 million, volume increases of $6.7 million and favorable foreign exchange translation of $0.5 million.

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This segment generated an operating profit of $15.0 million in the first nine months of 2008 compared to $17.3 million in the first nine months of 2007. The decrease in segment operating profit was due to higher raw material costs of $41.2 million, higher manufacturing overhead, utilities and transportation costs of $3.7 million and lower volumes of $1.6 million, partially offset by higher selling prices of $42.1 million and cost reductions of $2.1 million.

Decorative Products

Decorative Products’ net sales increased by 34.1% to $94.0 million in the third quarter of 2008 from $70.1 million in the third quarter of 2007. Included in 2008 are $28.1 million of sales from the acquired Asian businesses. Contract Interiors net sales of $31.2 million during the third quarter of 2008 were $1.3 million higher than the third quarter of 2007 primarily due to higher volume in viewnique^® digital murals products and the European commercial wallcovering business. Net sales for the Coated Fabrics product line increased to $49.0 million during the third quarter of 2008 compared with $22.1 million during the third quarter of 2007, primarily due to the inclusion of the Asian sales, partially offset by lower volumes as a result of weaker market demand in transportation and marine. Net sales for the Laminates product line decreased to $13.8 million during the third quarter of 2008 compared to $18.1 million during the third quarter of 2007, primarily due to lower volume in residential kitchen and bath, manufactured housing and flooring.

This segment incurred an operating loss of $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2008 compared to an operating profit of $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2007. The decrease, which included a restructuring charge of $0.4 million, was primarily due to higher raw material costs of $2.4 million, lower volumes and absorption of $3.5 million and an Asian business loss of $0.8 million compared to equity income of $0.5 million last year, partially offset by sales price increases of $2.4 million and lower manufacturing and overhead costs of $0.7 million. The restructuring charge of $0.4 million is due to asset write-downs of $0.2 million and facility closure costs of $0.2 million associated with the announced closure of an extrusion plant in Dupo, Illinois and the consolidation of its extrusion processes into its Jeannette, Pennsylvania facility. The Company expects to record additional charges of approximately $0.4 million for severance and equipment relocation costs over the next two quarters.

Decorative Products’ net sales increased by 29.6% to $260.2 million in the first nine months of 2008 from $200.7 million in the first nine months of 2007. Included in 2008 are $60.2 million of sales from the acquired Asian businesses. Contract Interiors net sales of $94.3 million during the first nine months of 2008 were $5.0 million higher than the first nine months of 2007 primarily due to higher volume in wallcovering and favorable foreign exchange rates from the British Pound Sterling and the Euro. Net sales for the Coated Fabrics product line increased to $120.2 million during the first nine months of 2008 compared to $59.3 million during the first nine months of 2007, primarily as a result of the additional sales from the acquired Asian businesses. Net sales for the Laminates product line decreased to $45.7 million during the first nine months of 2008 compared to $52.1 million during the first nine months of 2007, primarily due to lower volume in residential kitchen and bath, manufactured housing and flooring.

Decorative Products’ segment operating loss was $1.2 million for the first nine months of 2008 compared to operating profit of $5.7 million for the first nine months of 2007. The decrease was primarily due to higher raw materials of $5.6 million, higher transportation and utility costs of $5.0 million, an Asian business loss of $1.4 million compared to equity earnings of $1.2 million last year and lower volumes of $1.6 million, partially offset by higher selling prices of $4.1 million, lower manufacturing and overhead costs of $3.8 million and a $0.2 million settlement with an insurer. The segment operating profit also included restructuring and severance charges of $0.4 million in 2008 resulting from the closure of an extrusion plant and $0.2 million in 2007 resulting primarily from workforce reductions. Management excludes these charges when evaluating the results of the Company’s segments.

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Corporate

Interest expense decreased to $3.0 million during the third quarter of 2008 from $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2007. Interest expense for the first nine months of 2008 decreased to $9.9 million from $13.3 million in the first nine months of 2007. The decrease is due to significantly lower average interest rates as a result of the Company’s refinancing actions in 2007, partially offset by higher average debt levels.

Corporate expenses of $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2008 were down $0.2 million compared to the third quarter of 2007, primarily due to lower employee related costs. For the first nine months, corporate expenses were $6.4 million in 2008 compared to $7.7 million in 2007. Included in the first nine months of 2008 is a gain of $0.4 million related to a settlement with an insurer and lower employee costs. Included in the first nine months of 2007 are restructuring and severance expenses of $0.2 million.

The Company recorded income tax expense of $0.2 million in the third quarter of 2008 and had no income tax expense in the third quarter of 2007. The Company recorded income tax expense of $0.5 million in the first nine months of 2008 and had no income tax expense in the first nine months of 2007. The income tax expense recorded in 2008 was primarily due to foreign income tax provisions in Asia and the United Kingdom. The effective income tax rates of 6.1% and 0% in the third quarters of 2008 and 2007, respectively, and 20.0% and 0% for the first nine months of 2008 and 2007, respectively, were below the statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the Company’s net tax loss carryforwards being fully offset by valuation allowances. At present, the Company has $133.0 million of domestic federal net operating loss carryforwards.

Financial Resources and Capital Spending

The following table reflects key cash flow measures from continuing operations:


	Nine Months Ended August 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2008			2007			Change
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(6.9	)	$	.5		$	(7.4	)
Cash (used in) provided by investing activities	$	(36.3	)	$	2.1		$	(38.4	)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	46.6		$	(19.8	)	$	66.4
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	3.8		$	(14.0	)	$	17.8

Cash used by operating activities was $6.9 million in the first nine months of 2008, compared to cash generated of $0.5 million in the first nine months of 2007. The change in 2008 was primarily due to an increase in working capital and a decrease in non-current liabilities. Days Sales Outstanding (“DSO”) were 47.7 days at August 31, 2008 compared to 46.0 days at August 31, 2007. The increase was primarily due to higher sales and the addition of the Decorative Products Asian businesses.

In the first nine months of 2008, $36.3 million was used for investing activities, as compared to $2.1 million provided in the first nine months of 2007. The increase in the first nine months of 2008 is primarily due to the acquisition of the Decorative Products Asian businesses for $28.0 million plus acquisition-related fees of approximately $1.0 million, less cash acquired at the China and Thailand companies of approximately $3.8 million. Additionally, the first nine months of 2008 includes $11.1 million for capital expenditures compared to $10.3 million in the first nine months of 2007. Also included in 2007 was $12.4 million of restricted cash, which was subsequently used to partially redeem the Company’s $165 Million Senior Secured Notes as described below under “Long-Term Debt.” Capital expenditures were made and are planned principally for asset replacement, new product capability, cost reduction, safety and productivity improvements and environmental protection. The Company anticipates capital expenditures in 2008 to be approximately $13 – $15 million. The Company plans to fund substantially all of its capital expenditures from anticipated cash flow generated from operations during the remainder of the year. If necessary, a portion of capital expenditures can be funded through borrowings under its credit facility which currently has $35.0 million available for future borrowings.

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Cash provided by financing activities in the first nine months of 2008 was $46.6 million primarily related to borrowings under the revolving credit facility for the Decorative Products Asian businesses acquisition and seasonal working capital usage, partially offset by a $3.9 million excess cash flow payment on the Company’s $150 Million Term Loan Credit Agreement as described below under “Long-Term Debt.” Cash used in financing activities in the first nine months of 2007 was $19.8 million primarily related to cash paid for debt redemption expenses and refinancing costs. Total debt was $200.4 million as of August 31, 2008 and $149.9 million as of November 30, 2007 and $159.6 million as of August 31, 2007. The increase in debt included $32.4 million of borrowings to fund the purchase price, transaction fees and assumed debt in connection with the Decorative Products Asian joint venture acquisitions.

Long-Term Debt

On May 22, 2007, the Company entered into a $150 Million Term Loan Credit Agreement due May 2014. The Term Loan carries a variable interest rate based on, at the Company’s option, either an alternate base rate or a eurodollar rate, in each case plus an applicable margin. The alternate base interest rate is a fluctuating rate equal to the higher of the Prime Rate or the sum of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%. The applicable margin for the alternate base rate is 1.50%. The eurodollar rate is a periodic fixed rate equal to the London Inter Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The applicable margin for the eurodollar rate is 2.50%. Annual principal payments consist of $1.5 million, due in quarterly installments, and annual excess free cash flow payments as defined in the Term Loan agreement, with any remaining balance to be paid May 2014. Required principal payments of $1.2 million were paid during 2008. The 2007 annual calculated excess cash payment of $3.9 million was paid by the Company on February 28, 2008. The Company does not expect to be required to make an annual excess free cash flow payment for fiscal 2008, due to the Asian businesses acquisition. The Company can prepay any amount at any time without penalty upon proper notice and subject to a minimum dollar requirement. Prepayments will be applied towards any required annual excess free cash flow payment. The Term Loan is secured by all real property and equipment of the Company’s domestic facilities and stock and equity investments of the Company’s non-domestic subsidiaries. The Term Loan contains affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on additional debt, certain investments and acquisitions outside of the Company’s line of business. The Term Loan requires the Company to maintain a net leverage ratio of less than 5.5 to 1. At August 31, 2008, the Company was in compliance with this requirement with a ratio of 4.3 to 1. The Term Loan also requires the Company to maintain an interest rate swap with a notional amount of at least $50 million. Additionally, the Term Loan provides for additional borrowings of the greater of $75 million or an amount based on a senior secured leverage ratio, as defined in the Term Loan, provided that certain requirements are met including an interest coverage ratio. The Company has not utilized these additional borrowings as of August 31, 2008.

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In connection with the Term Loan, on May 22, 2007 the Company amended its Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (“Facility”). The Facility was increased to $80 million from $72 million and extended until May 2012. In January 2008, the Facility was increased to $90 million. The Facility is secured by domestic accounts receivable, inventory (collectively the “Eligible Borrowing Base”) and intangible assets. Availability under the Facility will fluctuate depending on the Eligible Borrowing Base and is determined by applying customary advance rates to the Eligible Borrowing Base. The Facility includes a $15 million sublimit for the issuance of commercial and standby letters of credit and a $10 million sublimit for swingline loans. The Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants, similar to the Term Loan, including limitations on additional debt, certain investments and acquisitions outside of the Company’s line of business. If the average excess availability of the Facility falls below $20 million during any fiscal quarter, the Company must then maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio greater than 1.1 to 1 as defined in the agreement. The Company may request an additional increase in available borrowings under the Facility of up to $10 million (for a maximum of $100 million) upon satisfaction of certain requirements.

Foreign debt outstanding with banks was $4.7 million at August 31, 2008.

Purchase Transaction

On January 8, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of the minority interests in its joint venture businesses, Decorative Products (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“DPS”), a Singapore limited company and CPPC – Decorative Products Co., Ltd. (“CPD”), a Thailand limited company. DPS is a holding company which owns 100% of both CG-OMNOVA Decorative Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“CGO”) and OMNOVA Decorative Products (Taicang) Co., Ltd. (“Taicang”). Both CGO and Taicang are registered and incorporated in the Peoples Republic of China. The minority interests of both DPS and CPD, representing approximately 49.9% of their respective registered equity, was acquired from CPPC Public Company Limited for $28.0 million in cash, a contingent payment of $2.0 million based on the achievement of certain 2008 financial results at CPD which the Company does not expect to pay based on year-to-date results and approximately $1.0 million in transaction costs. The acquisition was effective December 31, 2007. In connection with the acquisition, the Company assumed debt of $3.4 million.

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The purchase price was allocated as follows:


(Dollars in millions)
Current assets	$	23.2
Property, plant & equipment		19.9
Intangible assets		2.6
Other assets		1.1

Current liabilities		(12.2	)
Non-current liabilities		(1.9	)
Deferred tax liability		(2.0	)

Net	$	30.7

If the acquisition of CPD, CGO and Taicang had occurred on December 1, 2007 and 2006, the Company’s proforma results would have been as follows:


	Three Months Ended August 31,				Nine Months Ended August 31,
(Dollars in millions)	2008		2007		2008			2007
Revenues	$	239.5	$	219.7	$	668.5		$	613.8
Net income (loss)	$	3.1	$	4.3	$	(3.4	)	$	(10.5	)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share	$	.07	$	.10	$	(.08	)	$	(.25	)

Significant Accounting Policies and Management Judgments

The Company’s discussion and analysis of its results of operations, financial condition and liquidity are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. Periodically, the Company reviews its estimates and judgments including those related to product returns, accounts receivable, inventories, warranty obligations, litigation and environmental reserves, pensions and income taxes. The Company bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various assumptions that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates and judgments under different assumptions.

Except as described below, information with respect to the Company’s significant accounting policies and management judgments which the Company believes could have the most significant effect on the Company’s reported results and require subjective or complex judgments by management is contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2007, as filed with the SEC. The Company has not made any changes in estimates or judgments that have had a significant effect on the reported amounts.

As a result of adopting FIN 48, the Company did not recognize any adjustment to retained earnings relating to unrecognized tax benefits. The Company’s liability for unrecognized tax benefits at adoption totaled approximately $4.9 million, none of which would, if recognized, impact the Company’s effective tax rate. No interest and penalties were recognized.

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During 2008, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits increased by $2.3 million, which relates to the purchase transaction described in Note B of the Company’s Consolidated Interim Financial Statements. In addition, the Company accrued $1.0 million of interest and penalties related to the acquisition.

Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded as a component of income tax expense. As of August 31, 2008, the Company had accrued approximately $1.3 million for interest and penalties as described above, $0.2 million of which was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in Equity earnings of affiliates prior to the acquisition, during the first quarter.

Environmental Matters

The Company’s policy is to conduct its businesses with due regard for the preservation and protection of the environment. The Company devotes significant resources and management attention to comply with environmental laws and regulations. The Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of August 31, 2008 reflects an accrual for environmental remediation of $0.4 million. The Company’s estimates are subject to change and actual results may materially differ from the Company’s estimates. Management believes, on the basis of presently available information, that resolution of known environmental matters will not materially affect liquidity, capital resources or the consolidated financial condition of the Company.

Employee Matters

The Company employs 2,732 employees at offices, plants and other facilities located principally throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Thailand. The Company believes its relationship with employees is good. Approximately 17% or 460 of the Company’s employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements in the United States.

New Accounting Pronouncements

Effective November 30, 2006, the Company adopted the recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans–an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R).” This statement requires employers to recognize in their balance sheets the overfunded or underfunded status of defined benefit post-retirement plans, measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation (the projected benefit obligation for pension plans and the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation for other post-retirement plans). Employers must recognize the change in the funded status of the plan in the year in which the change occurs through other comprehensive income. This statement also requires plan assets and obligations to be measured as of the employer’s balance sheet date. The measurement provision of this statement will be effective for years beginning after December 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The Company has not yet adopted the measurement provisions of this statement and is in the process of determining the impact of the adoption on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) replaces SFAS No. 141. This statement retains the purchase method of accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way assets and liabilities are recognized in the purchase accounting. It also changes the recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies, requires the capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the expensing of acquisition related costs as incurred. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” concerning trends, expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections relating to the Company and its business, industries, markets, products, results of operations, financial condition, accounting policies and management judgments, among other things. These statements are intended to qualify for the protections afforded forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as, but not limited to, “may,” “should,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “seeks,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “optimistic,” “likely,” “will,” “would,” “could,” or similar terms.

All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Many risks and uncertainties are inherent in business generally and the markets in which the Company operates. Other risks and uncertainties are more specific to the Company’s operations. These risks and uncertainties and the achievement of expected results depend on many factors, some or all of which are not predictable or within the Company’s control. Certain risk factors facing the Company are described below or elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. Risk factors could adversely affect the Company’s results and, in some cases, such effect could be material.

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Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include, among others:

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General economic trends affecting the Company’s end-use markets;

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Prices and availability of raw materials including styrene, butadiene, vinyl acetate monomer, polyvinyl chloride, acrylics and textiles;

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Ability to increase pricing to offset raw material cost increases;

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Product substitution and/or demand destruction due to product technology, performance or cost disadvantages;

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Customer and/or competitor consolidation;

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Ability to successfully develop and commercialize new products;

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Customer ability to compete against increased foreign competition;

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Ability to successfully implement productivity enhancement and cost reduction initiatives;

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Operational issues at the Company’s facilities;

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The Company’s strategic alliance, joint venture and acquisition activities;

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Acts of war or terrorism, natural disasters or other acts of God;

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Changes in governmental and regulatory policies;

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Compliance with extensive environmental, health and safety laws and regulations;

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Rapid inflation in health care costs and assumptions used in determining health care cost estimates;

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Risks associated with foreign operations including political unrest and fluctuations in exchange rates of foreign currencies;

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Prolonged work stoppage resulting from labor disputes with unionized workforce;

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Assumptions used in determining pension plan expense and funding, such as return on assets and discount rates and changes in pension funding regulations;

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Litigation against the Company including adverse litigation judgments or settlements and absence of or inadequacy of insurance coverage for such litigation, judgments or settlements;

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Availability of financing to fund operations at anticipated rates and terms;

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Substantial debt and leverage and the ability to service that debt including increases in applicable short or long-term borrowing rates; and

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Other factors described in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2007.

All written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or any person acting on the Company’s behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the risk factors and cautionary statements contained in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2007 and herein. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and the Company undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation other than imposed by law to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on its long-term debt obligations. As described in Note E to the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company’s domestic and non-domestic borrowings bear interest at various rates. Borrowings under the Term Loan and the Facility were $144.2 million and $51.5 million, respectively, as of August 31, 2008. Non-domestic borrowings with banks were $4.7 million as of August 31, 2008. The Company has one fixed rate interest rate swap agreement for $50 million, to convert a portion of its variable rate Term Loan to a fixed rate of 7.73%. The fair value of the swap was a loss of $2.6 million as of August 31, 2008. The weighted average effective interest rate of the Company’s outstanding debt was 5.5% as of August 31, 2008. A hypothetical increase or decrease of 100 basis points would impact the Company’s interest expense by approximately $2.0 million annually. The Company does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

The Company is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk primarily due to the European wallcovering business and the Asian coated fabrics business. The Company has an accumulated gain of $3.0 million as of August 31, 2008, which is included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, primarily due to the favorable currency translation of the British Pound Sterling. The Company has not entered into any significant foreign currency forward exchange contracts or other derivative financial instruments to hedge the effects of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Management of the Company, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a–15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of August 31, 2008, and based on this evaluation, has determined that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of such date. Further, during the quarter ended August 31, 2008, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. Other Information

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

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Item 1A.

Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2007. Those risk factors, in addition to the other information set forth in this report, could materially affect the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flow. Additional unrecognized risks and uncertainties may materially adversely affect the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.

Item 6.

Exhibits

a) Exhibits


12.1		Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

31.1		Principal Executive Officer’s Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2		Principal Financial Officer’s Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


	OMNOVA Solutions Inc.

Date: September 30, 2008	By	/s/ Michael E. Hicks
		Michael E. Hicks
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: September 30, 2008	By	/s/ James C. LeMay
		James C. LeMay
		Senior Vice President, Business Development;
		General Counsel (Duly Authorized Officer)

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS


Exhibit Number		Description
12.1		Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

31.1		Principal Executive Officer’s Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2		Principal Financial Officer’s Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1		Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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