8-K

GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO /OH/ (GT)

8-K 2022-03-17 For: 2022-03-17
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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):  (March 17, 2022)

Month 1, 2022

THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio 1-1927 34-0253240
(State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) (Commission<br>File Number) (I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification No.)
200 Innovation Way, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (330) 796-2121

Not Applicable

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading<br>Symbol(s) Name of each exchange<br>on which registered
Common Stock, Without Par Value GT The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Financial and Other Information Related to the Cooper Tire Transaction

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (“Goodyear”) is filing this Current Report on Form 8-K to provide certain pro forma financial information giving effect to its acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (“Cooper Tire”). As previously disclosed in Goodyear’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 7, 2021, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 22, 2021, by and among Goodyear, Vulcan Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Goodyear (“Merger Sub”), and Cooper Tire, on June 7, 2021, Merger Sub merged with and into Cooper Tire, with Cooper Tire surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Goodyear (the “Merger”).

Included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K is the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations of Goodyear for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the notes related thereto (the “pro forma financial information”), giving effect to the Merger as if it occurred on January 1, 2021.

The pro forma financial information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K has been presented for informational purposes only. It does not purport to represent the actual results of operations that Goodyear and Cooper Tire would have achieved had the companies been combined as of January 1, 2021 and is not intended to project the future results of operations that Goodyear may achieve as a result of the Merger.

Cautionary Notes on Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the effects of the Merger, including the expected benefits of the Merger, projected financial information, future opportunities, and any other statements regarding Goodyear’s future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, or future events or performance. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “forecasts,” “projects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “schedules,” “estimates,” “positions,” “pursues,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “budgets,” “outlook,” “trends,” “guidance,” “focus,” “on schedule,” “on track,” “is slated,” “goals,” “objectives,” “strategies,” “opportunities,” “poised,” “potential” and similar expressions. All such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations of Goodyear’s management and therefore involve estimates and assumptions that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in the statements.

Key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include uncertainties as to the risk that the anticipated U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Merger is not obtained; the effects of disruption to Goodyear’s business; the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions outside of Goodyear’s control; the ability of Goodyear to retain and hire key personnel; Goodyear’s ability to achieve the benefits from the Merger; Goodyear’s ability to effectively integrate acquired operations into its own operations; unknown liabilities; and the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues. Additional information concerning these risks, uncertainties and assumptions can be found in Goodyear’s filings with the SEC, including the risk factors discussed in Goodyear’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and future filings with the SEC.

While the list of factors presented here is considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Goodyear’s financial condition, results of operations, credit rating or liquidity. Goodyear does not assume any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof.

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Item 9.01 Exhibits.
Exhibit<br> <br>Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for the year ended December 31, 2021, giving effect to the acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company.
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SIGNATURE

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.

Date: March 17, 2022 THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
By: /s/ Darren R. Wells
Darren R. Wells
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

On June 7, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (“Goodyear”) completed its acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (“Cooper Tire”), pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 22, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Goodyear, Vulcan Merger Sub Inc., a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Goodyear (“Merger Sub”), and Cooper Tire. On the Closing Date, Goodyear acquired Cooper Tire by way of the merger of Merger Sub with and into Cooper Tire, with Cooper Tire surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Goodyear (the “Merger”). Cooper Tire stockholders received $41.75 per share in cash and a fixed exchange ratio of 0.907 shares of Goodyear common stock per share of Cooper Tire common stock (the “Merger Consideration”) as consideration pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, which amounted to approximately $3.1 billion.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations (“pro forma statement of operations”) gives effect to the Merger as if it had occurred on January 1, 2021. An unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet for 2021 has not been presented as the acquisition and related financing transactions have already been fully reflected in the consolidated balance sheet included in Goodyear’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed on February 14, 2022. This pro forma statement of operations and related notes, collectively referred to as “pro forma financial information”, have been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X and have been derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto in Goodyear’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in Cooper Tire’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021.

The pro forma financial information has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 805, “Business Combinations” which requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date with limited exceptions.

The historical consolidated financial information of Goodyear and Cooper Tire has been adjusted in the pro forma financial information to give effect to pro forma events, including the Merger and related financing. The pro forma statement of operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations and does not reflect pro forma adjustments for the costs of any integration activities or benefits that may result from the realization of future cost savings from operating efficiencies or any other synergies that may result from the Merger, including income tax synergies.

The statement and related notes are being provided for illustrative purposes only and do not purport to represent what Goodyear’s actual results of operations would have been had the Merger been completed on January 1, 2021, nor are they necessarily indicative of Goodyear’s results of operations for any future period. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the Merger Consideration is allocated, as of the Closing Date, to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Cooper Tire, which are recognized and measured at fair value based on management’s estimates, available information, and supportable assumptions that management considers reasonable. Certain of these fair value estimates, including those related to Property, Plant and Equipment, certain liabilities and Goodwill, are preliminary and dependent upon management completing further analyses and studies. Given the complex nature of the related valuations and analyses to be completed and the timing of the acquisition, the preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to change. The final valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be materially different from the estimated values presented in the preliminary allocation of the Merger Consideration in Note 4, Merger Consideration and Preliminary Allocation.

The accounting adjustments for the acquisition consist of those necessary to account for the acquisition and are based upon available information and certain assumptions that Goodyear believes are reasonable under the circumstances. The assumptions underlying the adjustments are described in greater detail in the accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations.

Goodyear used the net proceeds from the issuance of new senior notes with an aggregate principal amount of $1.45 billion, together with cash on hand and borrowings under its first lien revolving credit facility, to finance the cash portion of the Merger Consideration and related transaction costs. For purposes of the pro forma statement of operations, the adjustments related to the issuance of this debt are shown in a separate column as “Other Adjustments”.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended December 31, 2021
(In millions, except pershare amounts) Goodyear<br>(As Reported) Cooper Tire<br>(As Reported –Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2021) Cooper Tire(Historical –April 1, 2021 toJune 6, 2021) ReclassificationAdjustments Note Transaction<br>Adjustments Note Other<br>Adjustments Note Combined<br>Pro Forma Note
Net Sales $ 17,478 $ 656 $ 582 $ 45 3 (a) $ (29 ) 5 (a) $ $ 18,732
Cost of Goods Sold 13,692 547 435 (15 ) 3 (b) (71 ) 5 (b) 14,588
Selling, Administrative and General Expense 2,699 71 165 19 3 (c) 16 5 (c) 2,970
Rationalizations 93 93
Interest Expense 387 5 14 (3 ) 5 (d) 31 6 (a) 434
Interest Income (1 ) 1 3 (d)
Other Pension and Postretirement Benefit Expense 3 (3 )
Other (Income) Expense 94 4 40 3 (d) (18 ) 5 (e) 120
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes 513 31 (33 ) 47 (31 ) 527
United States and Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) (267 ) 9 (2 ) 12 5 (f) (8 ) 6 (a) (256 )
Net Income (Loss) 780 22 (31 ) 35 (23 ) 783
Less: Minority Shareholders’ Net Income 16 1 17
Company Net Income (Loss) $ 764 **** $ 22 **** $ (32 ) $ **** $ 35 **** $ (23 ) $ 766 ****
Goodyear Net Income — Per Share of Common Stock
Basic $ 2.92 $ 2.73 **** 5 (g)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding* 261 19 280
Diluted $ 2.89 $ 2.70 5 (g)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding* 264 19 283
* Goodyear (As Reported) Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Basic and Diluted as of December 31, 2021 each<br>include 27 million equivalent shares related to the 46 million shares of Goodyear Common Stock issued on the Closing Date as part of the Merger Consideration. See Note 4, Merger Consideration and Preliminary Allocation.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Note 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE MERGER

On June 7, 2021, Goodyear completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Cooper Tire pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. Cooper Tire’s results of operations have been included in Goodyear’s consolidated financial statements since the Closing Date. Cooper Tire stockholders received $41.75 per share in cash and a fixed exchange ratio of 0.907 shares of Goodyear common stock per share of Cooper Tire common stock as consideration pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, which amounted to approximately $3.1 billion.

Note 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The pro forma financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X and has been compiled from historical consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and should be read in conjunction with Goodyear’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and Cooper Tire’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021. This pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the combined company’s results of operations actually would have been had the Merger been completed as of January 1, 2021. In addition, this pro forma financial information does not purport to project the future operating results of the combined company.

The pro forma financial information has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations” which requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date with limited exceptions. The acquisition method of accounting uses the fair value concepts defined in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”).

ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes the framework for measuring fair value for any asset acquired or liability assumed under GAAP, and specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on the nature of the inputs used to develop the fair value measurements. Fair value is defined in ASC 820 as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.” Fair value measurements can be highly subjective, and it is possible the application of reasonable judgement could develop different assumptions resulting in a range of alternative estimates using the same facts and circumstances.

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the Merger Consideration is allocated, as of the Closing Date, to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Cooper Tire, which are recognized and measured at fair value based on management’s estimates, available information, and supportable assumptions that management considers reasonable. Certain of these fair value estimates, including those related to Property, Plant and Equipment, certain liabilities and Goodwill, are preliminary and dependent upon management completing further analyses and studies. Given the complex nature of the related valuations and analyses to be completed and the timing of the acquisition, the preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to change. The final valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be materially different from the estimated values presented in the preliminary allocation of the Merger Consideration in Note 4, Merger Consideration and Preliminary Allocation. Certain amounts from the historical financial statements of Cooper Tire were reclassified to conform the presentation to that of Goodyear. (See Note 3, Pro Forma Reclassification Adjustments.)

The total Merger Consideration has been measured using the closing market price of Goodyear common stock as of June 4, 2021 (the last trading day prior to the Closing Date).

The pro forma financial adjustments do not reflect any of the following:

cost savings,
operating synergies,
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revenue enhancements,
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costs to combine the operations of Goodyear and Cooper Tire, or
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realization of potential income tax synergies and benefits.
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The pro forma financial information has been compiled using Goodyear’s historical information and accounting policies and combining the assets and liabilities of Cooper Tire at their respective estimated fair values, as well as Cooper Tire’s historical results of operations. Goodyear’s management conducted a review of Cooper Tire’s accounting policies in order to determine if differences require adjustment or reclassification of Cooper Tire’s results of operations, assets or liabilities to conform to Goodyear’s accounting policies and classifications.

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Note 3. PRO FORMA RECLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENTS

Certain reclassifications have been recorded to Cooper Tire’s historical financial statements to conform to Goodyear’s presentation, as follows:

(a) Net Sales – reclassification to Cost of Goods Sold (“CGS”) of $45 million for the period<br>January 1, 2021 to June 6, 2021 for costs incurred for transportation of products to customers.
(b) Cost of Goods Sold
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(In millions) ReclassificationAdjustments for thePeriod January 1, 2021to June 6, 2021
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Reclassification of costs incurred for transportation of products to customers from Net<br>Sales $ 45
Reclassification of warehouse overhead expense to Selling, Administrative and General Expense<br>(“SAG”) (45 )
Reclassification of product liability expense to SAG (17 )
Other reclassifications from SAG 2
$ (15 )
(c) Selling, Administrative and General Expense
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(In millions) ReclassificationAdjustments for thePeriod January 1, 2021to June 6, 2021
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Reclassification of warehouse overhead expense from CGS $ 45
Reclassification of acquisition-related transaction costs to Other (Income) Expense (41 )
Reclassification of product liability expense from CGS 17
Other reclassifications to CGS (2 )
$ 19 ****
(d) Other (Income) Expense
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(In millions) ReclassificationAdjustments for thePeriod January 1, 2021to June 6, 2021
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Reclassification of acquisition-related transaction costs from SAG $ 41
Reclassification from Interest Income (1 )
$ 40 ****

Note 4. MERGER CONSIDERATION AND PRELIMINARY ALLOCATION

Merger Consideration

The Merger Consideration amounted to approximately $3.1 billion.

The calculation of the Merger Consideration is as follows:

(In millions, except share and per share amounts) Shares Per Share^(4)^ Total
Cash paid for Cooper Tire Shares^(1)^ $ 2,121
Cash paid for other Cooper Tire incentive compensation awards^(2)^ 34
Cash component of the Merger Consideration $ 2,155
Shares of Goodyear Common Stock issued to Cooper Tire Stockholders^(3)^ 46,060,349 $ 20.46 942
Merger Consideration $ 3,097
(1) The cash component of the Merger Consideration is computed based on 100% of the outstanding shares of Cooper<br>Tire common stock as of the closing date, including shares issuable pursuant to the conversion of certain equity-based awards outstanding under Cooper Tire’s equity-based incentive compensation plans (“Cooper Tire Shares”), being<br>exchanged, in part, for the per
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share cash amount of $41.75. Awards outstanding under Cooper Tire equity-based incentive compensation plans that were converted include Cooper Tire restricted stock units and Cooper Tire<br>performance stock units. These Cooper Tire equity-based awards were canceled and each share equivalent unit was converted, as appropriate, into the Merger Consideration.
(In millions, except share and per share amounts) Shares Per Share Total
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Shares of Cooper Tire Common Stock outstanding 50,523,922
Shares issuable pursuant to conversion of share units outstanding under Cooper Tire equity-based<br>compensation plans 269,238
Cooper Tire Shares 50,793,160 $ 41.75 $ 2,121
(2) Cash consideration for the settlement of outstanding Cooper Tire stock options, Cooper Tire performance cash<br>units and Cooper Tire notional deferred stock units, all of which were canceled at the Closing Date and paid in cash.
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(3) The stock component of the Merger Consideration is computed based on a fixed exchange ratio of 0.907 shares of<br>Goodyear common stock per Cooper Tire Share being exchanged. Shares issued of 46,060,349 are comprised of 45,824,480 of newly issued shares and 235,869 of shares issued from treasury.
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Shares Exchange<br>Ratio Total
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Cooper Tire Shares 50,793,160
Less: Cooper Tire Shares settled in<br>cash^(5)^ 9,975
50,783,185 0.907 46,060,349
(4) Represents the closing market price of Goodyear common stock as of June 4, 2021, the last trading day<br>prior to the Closing Date.
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(5) Represents fractional and certain other shares that were settled in cash.
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Allocation of Merger Consideration

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the Merger Consideration is allocated, as of the Closing Date, to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Cooper Tire, which are recognized and measured at fair value based on management’s estimates, available information, and supportable assumptions that management considers reasonable. Certain of these fair value estimates, including those related to Property, Plant and Equipment, certain liabilities and Goodwill, are preliminary and dependent upon management completing further analyses and studies. Given the complex nature of the related valuations and analyses to be completed and the timing of the acquisition, the preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to change. The final valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be materially different from the estimated values shown below.

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The following table sets forth the allocation of the Merger Consideration to the estimated fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Cooper Tire, with the excess recorded to Goodwill, as of the Closing Date:

(In millions) June 7, 2021
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 231
Accounts Receivable 541
Inventories^(a)^ 695
Property, Plant and Equipment^(b)^ 1,348
Goodwill 618
Intangible Assets^(c)^ 926
Other Assets 357
4,716
Accounts Payable – Trade (381 )
Compensation and Benefits (356 )
Debt, Finance Leases and Notes Payable and<br>Overdrafts^(d)^ (151 )
Deferred Tax Liabilities, net^(e)^ (292 )
Other Liabilities (418 )
Minority Equity (21 )
(1,619 )
Merger Consideration $ 3,097 ****
(a) Inventories
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The estimated value of Inventory includes adjustments totaling $232 million at the Closing Date, comprised of $122 million, primarily to adjust inventory valued on a last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) basis to a current cost basis, and $110 million to step-up inventory to estimated fair value. Goodyear has eliminated the LIFO reserve on Cooper Tire’s U.S. inventories as Goodyear predominately determines the value of its inventory using the first-in, first-out method. To estimate the fair value of inventory, Goodyear considered the components of Cooper Tire’s inventory, as well as estimates of selling prices and selling and distribution costs that were based on Cooper Tire’s historical experience.

(b) Property, Plant and Equipment

The estimated value of Property, Plant and Equipment includes adjustments totaling $138 million to increase the net book value of $1,210 million to the preliminary fair value estimate of $1,348 million. This estimate is based on a combination of cost and market approaches, including appraisals, and preliminary expectations as to the duration of time Goodyear expects to realize benefits from those assets, as we continue to assess the underlying condition of Cooper Tire’s fixed assets.

(c) Intangible Assets

The estimated fair values of identifiable intangible assets acquired were prepared using an income valuation approach, which requires a forecast of expected future cash flows either through the use of the relief-from-royalty method or the multi-period excess earnings method. The estimated useful lives are based on Goodyear’s historical experience and expectations as to the duration of time Goodyear expects to realize benefits from those assets. The estimated fair values of the identifiable intangible assets acquired, their weighted average useful lives and related valuation methodology are as follows:

(In millions) Fair Value Weighted<br>Average<br>Useful Lives Valuation Methodology
Trade names (indefinite-lived) $ 560 N/A Relief-from-royalty
Trade names (definite-lived) 10 14 years Relief-from-royalty
Customer relationships 350 12 years Multi-period excess earnings
Non-compete and other 6 2 years Discounted cash flow
$ 926
(d) Debt, Finance Leases and Notes Payable and Overdrafts
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Includes the estimated fair value of Cooper Tire’s existing debt that was assumed in the Merger of $136 million, comprised of $117 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.625% senior notes due 2027 and a $19 million fair-value step-up adjustment which will be amortized against Interest Expense over the remaining life of the notes.

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(e) Deferred Tax Liabilities, net

Includes a ($312) million deferred tax impact related to the allocation of the Merger Consideration to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed and Cooper Tire’s historical net deferred tax assets of $20 million.

Note 5. PRO FORMA STATEMENT OFOPERATIONS TRANSACTION ADJUSTMENTS

The pro forma financial information has been prepared using Cooper Tire’s financial statements and disclosures, as well as certain assumptions made by Goodyear. Estimates of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are described in Note 4, Merger Consideration and Preliminary Allocation.

(a) Net Sales – Reflects the adjustment for certain product sales between Goodyear and Cooper Tire<br>which were eliminated in consolidation.
(b) Cost of Goods Sold
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(In millions) TransactionAdjustments for the<br>Year Ended<br>December 31, 2021
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Elimination of Net Sales between Goodyear and Cooper Tire $ (29 )
Elimination of change in LIFO reserve (44 )
Additional depreciation related to step-up of Property,<br>Plant and Equipment 2
$ (71 )

The depreciation expense related to Property, Plant and Equipment is based on the estimated fair values amortized over the respective estimated remaining useful lives.

(c) Selling, Administrative and General Expense
(In millions) TransactionAdjustments for the<br>Year Ended<br>December 31, 2021
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Amortization of acquired Intangible Assets, net of Cooper Tire’s historical<br>amortization $ 14
Change in timing for employee retention 2
$ 16

The amortization expense related to the acquired Intangible Assets is based on the estimated fair values amortized over the respective estimated remaining useful lives.

(d) Interest Expense
(In millions) TransactionAdjustments for the<br>Year Ended<br>December 31, 2021
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Elimination of Cooper Tire’s historical Interest Expense on debt not assumed $ (2 )
Amortization of fair value adjustment on Cooper Tire debt (1 )
$ (3 )
(e) Other (Income) Expense– Reflects the elimination of Cooper Tire’s amortization of actuarial<br>losses from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”) to net periodic benefit cost. In accordance with acquisition accounting, the funded status of defined benefit plans as of the acquisition date is recognized as an asset or liability<br>on the balance sheet and previously unrecognized amounts related to actuarial gains or losses in AOCL are not carried forward and, thus, no longer amortized.
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(f) United States and Foreign Tax Expense
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This adjustment reflects the income tax expense (benefit) effects of the transaction-related adjustments based on applicable statutory tax rates. The tax rates used for this pro forma financial information are an estimate, and therefore, the blended rate will likely vary from the actual effective rate in periods subsequent to the completion of the Merger. A pro forma blended statutory tax rate of 25.0% was used in determining the tax impact of certain pro forma adjustments. This rate was estimated using the statutory income tax rate for Goodyear and Cooper Tire, weighted based on respective income (loss) before income taxes. The pro forma blended statutory tax rate for Goodyear and Cooper Tire is based on the U.S. statutory income tax rate of 21%, plus 4% related to the tax rate impact of state and local income taxes and income taxes of non-U.S. operations.

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(g) Company Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

Pro forma Company Net Income (Loss) per common share for the year ended December 31, 2021, has been calculated based on the estimated weighted-average number of common shares outstanding on a pro forma basis, as described below. The pro forma weighted-average shares outstanding have been calculated as if the acquisition-related shares had been issued and outstanding and outstanding Cooper Tire shares canceled as of January 1, 2021. For additional information on the calculation of acquisition-related shares, see Note 4, Merger Consideration and Preliminary Allocation.

Year Ended December 31, 2021
(In millions, except per share amounts) Goodyear(As Reported) CombinedPro Forma
Net Income attributable to common shareholders $ 764 $ 766
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – diluted 264 283
Less dilutive effect of stock options and restricted awards (3 ) (3 )
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding – basic 261 280
Income per common share
Diluted $ 2.89 $ 2.70
Basic 2.92 2.73

Note 6. OTHER ADJUSTMENTS

Other adjustments consist of transactions related to the Merger but outside of the Merger transaction as follows:

(a) Interest Expense and United States and Foreign Tax Expense

Represents pro forma interest expense of $31 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, assuming that the new senior notes were issued on January 1, 2021, and we borrowed approximately $475 million on Goodyear’s first lien revolving credit facility from January 1, 2021 through the Closing Date. The interest rate assumed on the revolving credit facility from January 1, 2021 to the Closing Date is one-month LIBOR plus 125 basis points.

A blended statutory rate of 25.0% was used to determine the tax impact related to the pro forma interest expense associated with the new senior notes and borrowings on Goodyear’s first lien revolving credit facility.

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