and amortization. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
S E L F - I N S U R A N C E
The Company is partially self-insured for general and product liability, 
workers’ compensation, and certain employee health benefits. The gen-
eral, product, and workers’ compensation liabilities are managed using 
a wholly owned insurance captive; the related liabilities are included in 
the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Company’s 
policy is to accrue amounts in accordance with the actuarially deter -
mined liabilities. The actuarial valuations are based on historical 
information along with certain assumptions about future events. 
Changes in assumptions for such matters as legal actions, medical 
costs, and changes in actual experience could cause these estimates to 
change in the near term.
R E C E N T  A C C O U N T I N G  P R O N O U N C E M E N T S
In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued 
Interpretation 46R (FIN 46R), a revision to Interpretation 46 (FIN 46), 
“Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” Fin 46R clarifies some of the 
provisions of FIN 46 and exempts certain entities from its requirements.