realization. Included in 2003 gross profit was $6.7 million of acceler -
ated depreciation, which reduced gross profits 0.4 percentage points. 
The Company expects to mitigate any future increases in material costs 
through various initiatives, including alternative materials and sup-
pliers and its rapid continuous improvement program.
S E L L I N G  A N D  A D M I N I S T R A T I V E  E X P E N S E S
Selling and administrative expenses, excluding restructuring charges, 
increased 5.8% in 2003 and decreased 2.2% in 2002. The increase in 
2003 was due to additional investment of approximately $14 million in 
brand building and selling initiatives, and increased freight costs of 
$7 million due to rate increases, fuel surcharges, and volume. The 
decrease in 2002 was due to no longer amortizing goodwill and certain 
other intangible assets of approximately $9 million and lower overall