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UNITED STATES |
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Independent Auditors' Report |
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VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY |
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ASSETS |
2002 |
2001 |
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INVESTMENTS [Cost of $32,138,224 |
10,883,261 4,864,194 13,365,506 1,528,125 31,090,093 21,812 $31,111,905 |
9,150,347 5,773,264 17,795,280 1,507,263 34,597,412 38,282 $34,635,694 |
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VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY |
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ADDITIONS (DEDUCTIONS) TO NET ASSETS |
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INVESTMENT INCOME: |
346,795 195,260 (5,437,397) (4,226,530) 1,937,488 671,884 2,609,372 (8,643) (340,459) 993 (1,965,267) |
329,113 1,674,770 (2,482,002) 191,087 1,837,407 702,464 2,539,871 (114,438) (704,832) 17,038 1,928,726 |
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DEDUCTIONS FROM NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTED TO: WITHDRAWALS BY PARTICIPANTS: Cash Common stock of Vulcan Materials Company Total withdrawals NET DECREASE NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS: BEGINNING OF YEAR END OF YEAR See notes to financial statements. |
________ 1,558,522 (3,523,789) 34,635,694 $31,111,905 |
109,212 2,775,233 (846,507) 35,482,201 $34,635,694 |
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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General - The financial statements of the Vulcan Materials Company Chemicals Division Hourly Employees Savings Plan (the "Plan") have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. All assets of the Plan are held by the Northern Trust Company of Chicago, Illinois (the "Trustee"). Vulcan Materials Company (the "Company") pays the administrative costs of the Plan, including the Trustee's fees and charges.Valuation of Investments - Investments other than guaranteed investment contracts are reported at fair value. Investments in securities traded on national and over-the-counter exchanges are valued at the closing bid price of the security as of the last day of the year. Loans to participants are valued at cost plus accrued interest which approximates fair value. The average cost of securities sold or distributed is used to determine net investment gains or losses realized. Security transactions are recorded on the settlement date. Distributions of common stock, if any, to participants are recorded at the market value of such stock at the time of distribution. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Investment manager fees are netted against Plan investment income. Expenses incurred in connection with the transfer of securities, such as brokerage commissions and transfer taxes, are added to the cost of such securities or deducted from the proceeds thereof. Valuation of Investments (Insurance Contracts) - Guaranteed investment contracts are included in the financial statements at contract value (which represents contributions made under the contract, plus earnings, less withdrawals and administrative expenses), because they are fully benefit responsive. Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and changes therein and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Risk and Uncertainties - The Plan invests in various securities, including U.S. Government securities, corporate debt instruments, and corporate stocks. Investment securities, in general, are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, credit, and overall market volatility. Due to the level of risk associated with certain investment securities, it is reasonably possible that changes in the values of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect the amounts reported in the statements of net assets available for plan benefits. |
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN |
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General - The Plan, established effective January 1, 1972 and most recently restated effective July 1, 1997 to provide for additional investment options and daily valuation of individual account balances, is a defined contribution employee benefit plan. The purpose of the Plan is to provide for accumulation of savings for qualifying hourly paid employees of the Chemicals Division of the Company who are represented by collective bargaining units which have specifically adopted the Plan.Participation and Vesting - Chemicals Division Hourly employees, with one year of service covered by a collective bargaining unit which has adopted the Plan, are eligible for participation. Participants are fully vested at all times. Funding - The Plan is funded through participants' and Company contributions. Participants contribute to the Plan through weekly payroll deductions at a rate dependent upon the participant's years of service. A participant may make weekly matched contributions in multiples of $1 up to a maximum weekly matched contribution as stated in the plan document for the participants' collective bargaining unit. Company contributions equal a percentage of participants' contributions, such percentage being defined in the plan document for the collective bargaining unit covering the participant. In addition to the matched contributions, participants may make weekly-unmatched contributions in multiples of $1 up to a maximum as stated in the applicable plan document for the participants' collective bargaining agreement. Investment Options - Participants' contributions are invested in the thirteen separate investment funds (see Note 5) of the Plan in proportions elected by the participant. The Company's matching contributions are invested in the fund which invests primarily in the Company's common stock. Allocation and Determination of Accounts - Separate accounts are maintained for each participant for matched, unmatched, deductible supplemental, and Company contributions and accumulated earnings on each. Additionally, subaccounts are maintained for matched and unmatched accounts for the portion of each account that is attributable to pre-tax contributions and the portion attributable to after-tax contributions. Earnings are allocated to each participant's account daily in the ratio of the participant's account balance to total participants' account balances. Distributions and Withdrawals - A participant's total account is distributed upon retirement, disability, death or termination of employment unless the account value is greater than $5,000, in which case the participant may defer until age 70-1/2. As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, benefits of $2,384,771 and $1,598,095, respectively, were due to individuals who were separated from the Plan. Prior to a termination of employment, participants may make partial withdrawals or may withdraw their total account, except that if a participant has not maintained a participant contribution account for the 60 months immediately preceding the voluntary withdrawal, no Company contributions which have been on deposit less than 24 months will be distributed until 24 months after the earlier of the employee's withdrawal date or the employee's termination of employment. In addition, any in-service distribution from a participant's pre-tax contributions must meet the requirements of a "hardship withdrawal," as set forth in the plan document. Loans - Participants covered by certain collective bargaining unit agreements may apply for up to three loans at any time. The amount of the loans cannot exceed the lesser of 50% of the participant's total account or $50,000. If a loan is made, the participant shall execute a note payable to the Trustee in the amount of the loan and bearing interest at the prime interest rate plus 1%. The average rate of interest on loans approximated 8% and 9% in 2002 and 2001, respectively. A loan will be considered as an investment of the participant. The participant's investment accounts will be reduced pro rata by the amount of the loan. Any repayment made will be allocated to the participant's investment accounts in accordance with his current investment direction. Loans must be repaid in monthly installments through payroll deductions. The maximum number of monthly installments is 60. Plan Termination - In the event it becomes necessary to terminate the Plan, participants will receive a distribution of the amounts held for their accounts. |
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NET REALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS |
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Aggregate |
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Net Realized |
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2002 term fixed income investments Commingled funds holding principally common stock Commingled funds holding principally international equity instruments Fund holding Vulcan Materials Company common stock Total 2001 Fund holding principally intermediate- term fixed income investments Commingled funds holding principally common stock Commingled funds holding principally international equity instruments Fund holding Vulcan Materials Company common stock Total |
2,438,984 704,552 4,043,369 $7,191,563 $23,214 7,050,135 89,066 3,496,602 $10,659,017 |
2,119,508 654,443 4,608,034 $7,386,823 $24,746 7,423,241 73,965 4,811,835 $12,333,787 |
(319,476) (50,109) 564,665 $195,260 $1,532 373,106 (15,101) 1,315,233 $ 1,674,770 |
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INVESTMENTS |
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The Plan's investment assets consist of an interest in one of the investment accounts of the Vulcan Materials Company Master Trust ("Master Trust") administered by Northern Trust Company. Use of the Master Trust permits the commingling of investment assets of a number of employee benefit plans of the participating companies. Although the assets are commingled, the Company maintains supporting records for the purpose of allocating the investment assets and the related net earnings to the various participating employee benefit plans. |
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Thrift Plan Investment Account Chemicals Savings Account Construction Savings Account Net assets |
2002 331,857,156 31,111,905 51,915,949 $803,830,718 |
2001 404,199,810 34,635,694 52,206,236 $960,012,638 |
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The net assets of the Master Trust at December 31, 2002 and 2001 are summarized as follows: |
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fixed income investments and loans to participants Guaranteed investment contracts Fund holding principally real estate investments Fund holding principally venture capital and partnership investments Fund holding principally intermediate- term fixed income investments U.S. government securities Commingled funds holding principally common stock Commingled funds holding principally international equity instruments Fund holding Vulcan Materials Company common stock Derivatives Other equities Net assets |
2002 73,599,023 44,924 25,860,144 84,268,199 72,113,206 159,226,818 87,312,885 213,065,685 325,300 3,940,997 $803,830,718 |
2001 80,719,631 83,975 31,967,603 102,242,204 52,094,193 202,120,878 98,628,742 281,318,440 833,275 2,529,933 $960,012,638 |
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The total investment income (loss) by type of the Master Trust for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 is summarized as follows: |
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Dividends Other Net investment gains (losses): Realized Unrealized Total |
2002 $12,045,779 6,319,623 260,289 (2,008,576) (148,282,806) $(131,665,691) |
2001 $15,518,683 7,115,588 1,927,259 146,036,813 (237,933,944) $(67,335,601) |
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Investments held by the Plan at December 31, 2002 and 2001 and changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for the years then ended are summarized below: |
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1,528,125 86,385 5,779,093 104,052 10,883,261 449,007 13,308,301 32,138,224 $1,930,078 Cost $28,523,305 1,507,263 22,630 5,640,179 170,394 9,150,347 371,258 13,346,075 30,208,146 $1,684,841 |
Market 1,528,125 88,331 4,679,907 95,956 10,883,261 449,007 13,365,506 31,090,093 $(3,507,319) Market Value $35,394,573 1,507,263 24,095 5,617,593 131,576 9,150,347 371,258 17,795,280 34,597,412 $(797,161) |
Appreciation (1,048,131) $(5,437,397) Appreciation $6,871,268 4,389,266 $(2,482,002) |
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The guaranteed investment contracts were established in 1991 with Metropolitan Life with a guaranteed rate, net of insurance company charges, of 6.20% and an annual maturity date of May 1. Upon maturity, the Company renegotiates new terms on these contracts. The interest rate was 6.00% from January 1 - April 30, 2001; 5.75% from May 1 - December 31, 2001; 5.50% from January 1 - April 30, 2002; and 5.50% from May 1 - December 31, 2002. |
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INVESTMENT PROGRAM |
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All contributions of the Company are invested in the fund which consists of the Company's common stock, except that retired or active employees over age 55 or disabled employees may transfer Company matching funds to the other investment funds. With respect to investment alternatives (1) the guaranteed investment contracts fund, (2) S&P 500 index fund, (3) the large-cap value index fund, (4) small-cap value index fund, (5) large-cap growth index fund, (6) small-cap growth index fund, (7) the international equity fund, (8) the Vulcan Materials Company common stock fund, and (9) through (13) the balanced funds, investment managers have been appointed whose duty it is to advise the Trustee as to particular investments to be made. At December 31, 2002, the investment managers were as follows: |
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(1) Guaranteed investment contracts fund |
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company |
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TAX STATUS |
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The Plan obtained its latest determination letter on January 10, 2003, in which the Internal Revenue Service stated that the Plan, as then designed, was in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been included in the Plan's financial statements. |
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SIGNATURES |
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THE PLAN. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the trustee (or other person who administers the employee benefit plan) has duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. |
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VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY Charles D. Lockhart Chairman of the Administrative Committee |