SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2009


Eastman Kodak Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


New Jersey

1-87

16-0417150

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

343 State Street,

Rochester, New York 14650

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (585) 724-4000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 30, 2009, Eastman Kodak Company issued a press release describing its financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Within the Company's second quarter 2009 press release, the Company makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures including “Revenue from digital businesses”, “Revenue from traditional businesses”, “Cash generation (usage) before restructuring”, “Expected second half digital revenue growth”, “Digital revenue forecast”, “Segment earnings forecast”, “Cash generation before restructuring forecast” and “Cash generation forecast”, which have directly comparable GAAP financial measures.  The Company believes that these measures represent important internal measures of performance.  Accordingly, where these non-GAAP measures are provided, it is done so that investors have the same financial data that management uses with the belief that it will assist the investment community in properly assessing the underlying performance of the Company on a year-over-year and quarter-sequential basis.  Whenever such information is presented, the Company has complied with the provisions of the rules under Regulation G and Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.  The specific reasons, in addition to the reasons described above, why the Company's management believes that the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding Kodak's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows are as follows:

Revenue from digital businesses / Revenue from traditional businesses / Expected second half digital revenue growth / Digital revenue forecast / Segment earnings forecast - Due to the Company's ongoing digital transformation, management views the Company’s performance based on digital revenue growth and digital earnings. These measures form the basis of internal management performance expectations and certain incentive compensation.  Accordingly, the Company believes that the presentation of this information is useful to investors as it provides them with the same financial data that management uses to assess the Company’s growth on a year-over-year and quarter-sequential basis, as the Company continues this digital transformation.

Cash generation (usage) before restructuring / Cash generation before restructuring forecast / Cash generation forecast - The Company believes that the presentation of cash generation (usage) is useful information to investors as it facilitates the comparison of cash flows between reporting periods.  In addition, management utilizes these measures as a tool to assess the Company's ability to repay debt, repurchase its own common stock and fund acquisitions and investments, after it has satisfied its working capital needs and capital expenditures.  The cash generation (usage) measure equals net cash (used in) / provided by continuing operations from operating activities, as determined under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the U.S. (U.S. GAAP), minus capital expenditures, plus proceeds from the sale of assets and certain businesses and other settlements / agreements not otherwise included in U.S. GAAP cash flow (used in) / provided by continuing operations from operating activities, plus net cash flow generated by divested businesses through the date of divestiture to the extent such business divestitures would be categorized as discontinued operations, minus cash flow from the operations of significant acquisitions or strategic alliances completed during the year.  Finally, cash generation (usage) forms the basis of internal management performance expectations and certain incentive compensation.  Accordingly, the Company believes that the presentation of this information is useful to investors as it provides them with the same data that management uses to facilitate their assessment of the Company's cash position.


Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)   Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1

 

Press release issued July 30,
2009 regarding financial results
for the second quarter of 2009

 

Furnished with
this document


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 hereunto duly authorized.

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Eric Samuels

Name:

Eric Samuels

Title:

Chief Accounting Officer

and Corporate Controller

 

Date:

July 30, 2009


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

  Description
 
99.1

Press release issued July 30, 2009 regarding financial results for the second quarter of 2009

Exhibit 99.1

Kodak Reports 2nd-Quarter 2009 Results, Reflecting Global Economic Realities; Company Expects Improved Second Half of 2009

2nd Quarter Revenue of $1.766 Billion; Company’s Consumer Inkjet Sales Growth Continues to Significantly Outpace the Market; Customer Orders Begin for KODAK PROSPER Platform, Based on Stream Inkjet Technology;

Kodak Ends 2nd Quarter with Cash Balance of More Than $1.1 Billion; Cash Usage in Line with Company’s Seasonal Pattern;

Continued Cost Discipline and Focused Innovation Drive Combined Reduction in SG&A and R&D Expenses of $165 Million for the Quarter

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2009--Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: EK) today reported second-quarter 2009 results that reflect the weak global economic climate and forecasted improved financial results for the second half of the year.

The company’s second-quarter results also reflect focused investments that Kodak is making in new products and core growth businesses, as well as disciplined cost management and more tightly focused spending on research and development. These actions will lay the groundwork for the second-half cash and earnings improvement that the company expects.

For the second quarter, Kodak reported a loss from continuing operations of $191 million, or $0.71 per share. Second-quarter sales were $1.766 billion, a 29% decline from the year-ago quarter, including approximately 5% of unfavorable foreign exchange impact.

“While we continue to be challenged by the global recession, we remain committed to our strategy and have the financial resources available to implement our business plans,” said Antonio M. Perez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eastman Kodak Company. “We have every expectation that our cash flow pattern this year will mirror the pattern of previous years, with a sizable increase in cash generation in the second half of 2009. During the second quarter we continued to execute on our strategy, with our consumer inkjet hardware and ink revenue growth significantly outpacing the market. We’ve recently announced the first sale of our KODAK PROSPER S10 Imprinting System, and the first letter of intent to purchase a KODAK PROSPER Press powered by our Stream Inkjet Technology. We are successfully focusing on those things within our control – strengthening the return on our cash-generating businesses, further developing our core growth businesses, maintaining and enhancing our leading market share position, introducing innovative new products, and driving a leaner cost structure – all of which will create operating leverage and position Kodak for a stronger second half of 2009.”


For the second quarter of 2009:

On the basis of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the company reported a second-quarter loss from continuing operations of $191 million, or $0.71 per share, compared with earnings on the same basis of $200 million, or $0.66 per share, in the year-ago period. Items of net expense that impacted comparability in the second quarter of 2009 totaled $75 million after tax, or $0.28 per share, primarily related to restructuring charges and tax related items. Items of net benefit that impacted comparability in the second quarter of 2008, totaled $245 million after tax, or $0.79 per share, due primarily to a tax refund from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. (Please refer to the attached Items of Comparability table for more information.)


Other second-quarter 2009 details:

Segment sales and earnings from continuing operations before interest, taxes, and other income and charges (segment earnings from operations), are as follows:


2009 Outlook

For 2009, on a continuing operations basis, Kodak remains focused on three key financial goals, which the company first announced at its February investor meeting: digital and total company revenue, earnings from operations, and cash generation. The company today provided an updated outlook regarding its targets for 2009 performance against these metrics, recognizing the ongoing uncertainty created by the global economic environment.


Form 10-Q and Conference Call Information

The Management Discussion & Analysis document that typically is filed with the company's earnings news release is included as part of the company's Form 10-Q filing. You may access this document one of two ways:

1) Visit Kodak's Investor Center page at: www.kodak.com/go/invest and click on SEC filings

2) Visit the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission EDGAR website at: www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml and access Eastman Kodak under Company Filings

In addition, Antonio Perez and Kodak Chief Financial Officer Frank Sklarsky will host a conference call with investors at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time today. To access the call, please use the direct dial-in number: +1 480-629-9818, ID 4104012#. There is no need to pre-register.

The call will be recorded and available for playback by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 30 by dialing +1 303-590-3030, ID 4104012#. The playback number will be active until Thursday, August 6 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

For those wishing to participate via the webcast, please access our kodak.com Investor Relations webpage at: http://www.kodak.com/go/invest. The webcast audio will be archived and available for replay on this site approximately one hour following the live broadcast.


CAUTIONARY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

Certain statements in this document may be forward-looking in nature, or "forward-looking statements" as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For example, references to the Company's expectations regarding the following are forward-looking statements: revenue; revenue growth; earnings; profitability; margin; cash; cash generation; working capital; increased demand for Company products, including commercial printing products, digital cameras and devices and Entertainment Imaging films; new product introductions; potential revenue, cash and earnings from intellectual property licensing; growth in the Company’s core investment businesses; the Company’s ability to address the impact of the economic downturn including the transformation of certain of its businesses; its employment reductions and cost savings under its restructuring program; contingencies such as litigation; liquidity; debt; commodity pricing; and benefits costs.

Actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent the Company's estimates only as of the date they are made, and should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates as of any subsequent date. While the Company may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, even if its estimates change. The forward-looking statements contained in this report are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, including the successful:


The forward-looking statements contained in this document are subject to the following additional risk factors:

Any forward-looking statements in this document should be evaluated in light of these important factors and uncertainties and should not be unduly relied upon.


Eastman Kodak Company

Second Quarter 2009 Results

Non-GAAP Reconciliations

Within the Company's second quarter 2009 earnings release, reference is made to certain non-GAAP financial measures, including “Revenue from Digital Businesses”, “Revenue from Traditional Businesses”, “Cash Generation (Usage) Before Restructuring”, “Expected Second Half Digital Revenue Growth”, “Digital Revenue Forecast”, “Segment Earnings Forecast”, “Cash Generation Before Restructuring Forecast” and “Cash Generation Forecast”.

The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures represent important internal measures of performance. Accordingly, where they are provided, it is to give investors the same financial data management uses with the belief that this information will assist the investment community in properly assessing the underlying performance of the Company, its financial condition, results of operations and cash flow on a year-over-year basis.

The following reconciliations are provided with respect to terms used in the July 30, 2009 press release.

The following table reconciles revenue from digital businesses and revenue from traditional businesses to the most directly comparable GAAP measure of total company revenue (dollar amounts in millions):

   
Three Months Ended
6/30/2009   6/30/2008 Decline
 
Revenue from digital businesses, as presented $ 1,173 $ 1,636 -28%
Revenue from traditional businesses, as presented 593 847 -30%
All other revenue - 2
Total company revenue (GAAP basis), as presented $ 1,766 $ 2,485 -29%

The following table reconciles cash generation (usage) before restructuring to the most directly comparable GAAP measure of net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations from operating activities (amounts in millions):

   
Three Months Ended
6/30/2009   6/30/2008 Change
 
Cash generation (usage) before restructuring, as presented $ (136) $ (158) $ 22
Cash restructuring payments (55) (30) (25)
2008 I.R.S. tax refund (continuing operations) - 281 (281)
Proceeds from sales of businesses/assets (4) (2) (2)
Free cash flow $ (195) $ 91 (286)
Additions to properties 34 71 (37)

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations from operating activities (GAAP basis), as presented

$ (161) $ 162 $ (323)

The following table reconciles expected second half digital revenue growth to the most directly comparable GAAP measure of expected second half total company revenue decline:

  Second Half
2009
 
Expected digital revenue growth, as presented 1% - 3%
Traditional revenue decline (20)%-(22)%
Expected total company revenue decline (GAAP basis), as presented (4)%-(6)%

The following table reconciles digital revenue forecast to the most directly comparable GAAP measure of total company revenue forecast:

  2009
Forecast
 
Digital revenue decline, as presented (6)%-(12)%
Traditional revenue decline (25)%-(30)%
Total company revenue decline (GAAP basis), as presented (12)%-(18)%

The following table reconciles segment earnings forecast to the most directly comparable GAAP measure of loss from continuing operations forecast (amounts in millions):

  2009
Forecast
 
Segment earnings, as presented $0-$200
Restructuring costs, rationalization and other (300)-(275)
Provision for income taxes (90)-(60)
Interest expense, net ~(90)
Loss from continuing operations (GAAP basis), as presented $(400)-$(200) *

* The company expects full-year 2009 loss from continuing operations (GAAP basis) at the low end of the range.

The following table reconciles cash generation before restructuring forecast and cash generation forecast to the most directly comparable GAAP measure of net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations from operating activities forecast (amounts in millions):

  2009
Forecast
 
Cash generation before restructuring, as presented $75-$325 *
Cash restructuring payments (275)-(225)
Cash (usage) generation, as presented (200)-100 *
Proceeds from sales of businesses/assets (150)
Free cash flow (350)-(50)
Additions to properties 225

Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations from operating activities (GAAP basis)

$(125)-$175 *
 

* The company expects full-year 2009 cash generation (usage) (before and after restructuring cash payments) at the low end of the ranges presented.


As previously announced, the Company will only report its results on a GAAP basis, which will be accompanied by a description of non-operational items affecting its GAAP quarterly results by line item in the statement of operations. The Company defines non-operational items as restructuring and related charges, gains and losses on sales of assets, certain asset impairments, the related tax effects of those items and certain other significant pre-tax and tax items not related to the Company’s core operations. Non-operational items, as defined, are specific to the Company and other companies may define the term differently. The following table presents a description of the non-operational items affecting the Company's quarterly results by line item in the statement of operations for the first quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively.

  2nd Quarter
2009   2008
(in millions, except per share data)    
$ EPS $ EPS
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations - GAAP $ (191) $ 200
Interest on convertible securities - 5
Adjusted (loss) earnings from continuing operations available to common stockholders (191) $ (0.71) 205 $ 0.66
 
Items of Comparability - Expense/(Income):
Restructuring charges (COGS) 9 0.03 1 0.00
Restructuring charges (Restructuring, rationalization and other) 37 0.14 2 0.01
Total restructuring and rationalization charges 46 0.17 3 0.01
Negative goodwill reversal (Research and Development) (7) (0.02) - -
Gains on asset sales (Other operating income/(expense), net) - - (7) (0.02)

Value-added tax reserve reversal (Interest expense, Other income/(charges), net)

(5) (0.02) - -
Support for an educational institution (Other income/(charges), net) - - 10 0.03
Tax impacts of the above items, net ((Benefit) provision for income taxes) (5) (0.02) 1 0.00
Total Items of comparability, net of tax, before discrete tax items 29 0.11 7 0.02
IRS tax refund ((Benefit) provision for income taxes) - - (270) (0.88)
Other discrete tax items ((Benefit) provision for income taxes) 46 0.17 18 0.07
Total Items of comparability, net of tax $ 75 0.28 $ (245) (0.79)

CONTACT:
Kodak
Financial Media:
David Lanzillo, +1 585-781-5481
david.lanzillo@kodak.com
or
Christopher Veronda, +1 585-724-2622
christopher.veronda@kodak.com
or
Investor Relations:
Ann McCorvey, +1 585-724-5096
antoinette.mccorvey@kodak.com
or
Angela Nash, +1 585-724-0982
angela.nash@kodak.com