UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
August 9, 2006
ROGERS CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in Charter)
Massachusetts 1-4347 06-0513860
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One Technology Drive, P.O. Box 188, Rogers, Connecticut 06263-0188
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(860) 774-9605
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
In a Press Release dated August 9, 2006, the Registrant announced its final
second quarter 2006 results. The Registrant's Press Release is furnished
herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The press release contains non-GAAP financial measures. For purposes of
Regulation G, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a
registrant's historical or future financial performance, financial position or
cash flows that excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the
effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable
measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of
income, balance sheet or statement of cash flows (or equivalent statements) of
the issuer; or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the
effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable
measure so calculated and presented. In this regard, GAAP refers to generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States. Pursuant to the
requirements of Regulation G, the Registrant has provided reconciliations within
the earnings release of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly
comparable GAAP financial measures.
References to non-GAAP earnings per share are included in the earnings release
because management believes that diluted earnings per share, excluding the
effect of the impairment charge, is a measure that should be presented as it is
useful to investors. Management believes that the following should be considered
when evaluating these non-GAAP financial measures:
o Rogers reviews the operating results of its businesses excluding the
impact of any asset impairment because it provides an additional basis
of comparison. The Company believes that these events are unusual in
nature, and would not necessarily be indicative of ongoing operating
results. As a result, management believes that excluding such charges
is useful in comparing past, current and future periods.
o Asset impairments principally represent adjustments to the carrying
value of certain assets and do not typically require a cash payment.
o While asset impairments are typically material, they are generally
considered to be outside the normal operations of a business.
o Corporate management is responsible for the initial and ongoing
investments and for making decisions about asset impairment and
related charges on those investments.
The non-GAAP financial measures included in the earnings release have been
reconciled to the comparable GAAP results. This reconciliation can also be found
on the Registrant's web site at www.rogerscorporation.com.
The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be
deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section,
nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the
Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such filing.
ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On August 9, 2006, the Registrant repeated its earnings guidance for the third
quarter of 2006. A copy of the August 9, 2006 press release is furnished
herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The discussion in Item 2.02 of this 8-K with regard to non-GAAP financial
measures is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be
deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise
subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated
by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be
expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release, dated August 9, 2006, issued by Rogers Corporation
(furnished herewith pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01)
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.
ROGERS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Dennis M. Loughran
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Dennis M. Loughran
Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 10, 2006