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Newell Rubbermaid Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results

   Strong Third Quarter Internal Sales Growth and Continued Gross Margin
                                 Expansion
                Progress Continues on Portfolio Optimization

    ATLANTA, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
(NYSE: NWL) today reported third quarter 2006 results, reflecting strong
sales growth and gross margin improvement.
    Net sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006 rose 10.4
percent to $1.59 billion, compared to $1.44 billion in the prior year.
Internal sales, which excludes the effect of the DYMO acquisition,
increased 6.3 percent in the third quarter 2006 as all reporting segments
delivered positive internal sales growth, led by strength in Home & Family,
Cleaning & Organization and Office Products. All reported sales figures
exclude the results of the company's Little Tikes business, which was
classified as discontinued operations during the third quarter 2006.
Consistent with the company's second quarter 2006 earnings announcement,
the results of Home Decor Europe are also included in discontinued
operations.
    "Our employees and brands again delivered strong internal sales growth
and gross margin expansion in the third quarter," said Mark Ketchum, chief
executive officer of Newell Rubbermaid. "In addition, we continued the
company's transformation through execution of key supply chain, marketing
and other strategic initiatives. We also made significant progress toward
optimizing the portfolio by entering into an agreement to sell the Little
Tikes business."
    Gross margin for the third quarter 2006 improved to 33.7 percent, a 150
basis point improvement over the prior year. The expansion was driven by
productivity, pricing and favorable mix, which more than offset raw
material inflation.
    Excluding Project Acceleration restructuring costs of $22.1 million in
the third quarter 2006 and reversal of impairment in the third quarter
2005, income from continuing operations was $128.4 million, or $0.46 per
share, for the third quarter 2006, exceeding company guidance and the prior
year's result of $116.5 million, or $0.42 per share. The third quarter
results for each of 2006 and 2005 include one-time tax benefits of
approximately $15 million.
    Income from continuing operations, as reported, was $112.7 million, or
$0.41 per share, compared to $136.6 million, or $0.49 per share, in the
prior year. A reconciliation of the results "as reported" to results
"excluding charges" is attached to this press release.
    Net cash provided by operating activities was $312.2 million in the
third quarter 2006, compared to net cash provided by operating activities
of $359.4 million in the prior year. Capital expenditures were $36.9
million in the third quarter 2006, versus $23.9 million in the prior year.
Dividends paid were $58.2 million, or $0.21 per share, in the third quarter
2006, versus $57.9 million in the prior year.
    Nine Month Results
    Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 grew 10.4
percent to $4.56 billion, compared to $4.13 billion in the prior year.
Internal sales increased 6.1 percent due primarily to strong core sales
growth. The Calphalon, Rubbermaid Home and Goody businesses posted double
digit sales growth, while the Rubbermaid Commercial, Graco, and Irwin and
Lenox branded businesses delivered high single digit growth.
    Gross margin was 33.5 percent, a 260 basis point improvement over the
prior year. The expansion reflects strong productivity, mix and pricing,
which more than offset raw material inflation.
    Excluding Project Acceleration restructuring costs of $50.3 million in
the first nine months 2006 and impairment charges in the first nine months
2005, operating income improved to $540.0 million, a 21.0 percent increase
over the prior year. Excluding charges, income from continuing operations
was $414.7 million, or $1.50 per share, a 27.4 percent increase over the
prior year's result of $325.4 million, or $1.18 per share. Income from
continuing operations included one-time tax benefits of $115.8 million, or
$0.41 per share, versus one-time tax benefits of $73.9 million, or $0.27
per share, in the prior year.
    Income from continuing operations, as reported, was $378.4 million, or
$1.37 per share, compared to $321.0 million, or $1.17 per share, in the
prior year.
    Net cash provided by operating activities was $404.3 million, compared
to $451.3 million for the prior year. Capital expenditures were $94.1
million, compared to $69.9 million for the prior year. Dividends were
$174.6 million, compared to $173.7 million for the prior year.
    The company recorded a net loss from discontinued operations of $95.6
million, related primarily to the company's Home Decor Europe and Little
Tikes businesses. The net loss from discontinued operations includes a
$50.9 million impairment charge recorded in the first quarter to write off
the goodwill for certain businesses in the company's Home Decor Europe
business unit.
    2006 Outlook
    Fourth Quarter
    The company believes internal sales will be flat, reflecting the effect
of two unusual year ago comparisons. Electronic tools delivered most of its
2005 sales in the fourth quarter. These sales will not be repeated in the
fourth quarter 2006 as this product nears the end of its life cycle.
Similarly, Rubbermaid Home Products supported strong promotional volumes in
the fourth quarter 2005 which will not be repeated in 2006. Excluding these
two items, internal sales growth is estimated at mid single digits,
consistent with the first three quarters of 2006. Net cash provided by
operating activities is forecast in the range of $200 to $250 million and
capital expenditures in the range of $30 to $40 million. Dividends are
expected to be approximately $58 million.
    Gross margin is projected to expand 200 to 250 basis points over the
prior year period driven by productivity, pricing and favorable mix.
    The company expects diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations for the fourth quarter 2006 to be in the range of $0.35 to
$0.37, excluding approximately $40 to $60 million ($34 to $51 million after
tax) of Project Acceleration restructuring costs. Upon completion, Project
Acceleration is projected to deliver annualized savings in excess of $120
million.
    Full Year 2006
    For the full year 2006, the company now believes internal sales growth
will be in the range of 4.0 to 4.5 percent. This performance would be the
result of mid single digit growth in the company's Invest businesses and
low to mid single digit growth in its Fix businesses. The company continues
to project full year gross margin expansion of 225 to 275 basis points.
    Excluding Project Acceleration restructuring costs of approximately $90
to $110 million, the company now believes earnings per share from
continuing operations will range from $1.85 to $1.87 for the full year. Net
cash provided by operating activities is now forecast between $600 and $650
million, net of approximately $50 million in cash restructuring costs in
connection with Project Acceleration. The company now expects capital
expenditures of $125 to $135 million, while dividends continue to be
forecast at approximately $232 million.
    A reconciliation of the third quarter and 2006 earnings outlook is as
follows:
                                   Q3 2006      Q4 2006         FY 2006
    Diluted earnings per share
     from continuing
     operations (as reported):      $0.41    $0.20 - $0.22   $1.57 - $1.59

    Project Acceleration
     restructuring costs            $0.05    $0.12 - $0.18   $0.25 - $0.31

    Diluted earnings per share
     from continuing operations
     (excluding charges):           $0.46    $0.35 - $0.37   $1.85 - $1.87


    Conference Call
    The company's third quarter 2006 earnings conference call is scheduled
for today, October 26, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. ET. To listen to the webcast, use
the link provided under Events & Presentations in the Investor Relations
section of Newell Rubbermaid's Web site at http://www.newellrubbermaid.com. The
webcast will be available for replay for two weeks. A brief supporting
slide presentation will be available prior to the call under Quarterly
Earnings in the Investor Relations section on the company's Web site.
    Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
    The statements in this press release that are not historical in nature
constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
relate to information or assumptions about the effects of Project
Acceleration, sales, income/(loss), earnings per share, operating income or
gross margin improvements, capital and other expenditures, cash flow,
dividends, restructuring charges, costs and cost savings, debt ratings, and
management's plans, projections and objectives for future operations and
performance. These statements are accompanied by words such as "expect,"
"project," "will," "enable," "estimate" and similar expressions. Actual
results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking
statements include, but are not limited to, our dependence on the strength
of retail economies; competition with other manufacturers and distributors
of consumer products; major retailers' strong bargaining power; changes in
the prices of raw materials; our ability to develop innovative new products
and to develop, maintain and strengthen our end-user brands; our ability to
expeditiously close facilities and move operations while managing foreign
regulations and other impediments; our ability to implement successfully
information technology solutions throughout our organization; our ability
to improve productivity and streamline operations; the risks inherent in
our foreign operations and those factors listed in the company's most
recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including Exhibit 99.1 thereto, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
    Non-GAAP Financial Measures
    This release contains non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of
Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Included in this release is a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial
measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in
accordance with GAAP.
    About the Company
    Newell Rubbermaid Inc. is a global marketer of consumer and commercial
products with sales of approximately $6 billion and a strong portfolio of
brands, including Sharpie(R), Paper Mate(R), DYMO(R), EXPO(R), Waterman(R),
Parker(R), Rolodex(R), IRWIN(R), LENOX(R), BernzOmatic(R), Rubbermaid(R),
Graco(R), Calphalon(R) and Goody(R). The company is headquartered in
Atlanta, Ga., and has approximately 26,500 employees worldwide.
    This press release and additional information about the company are
available on the company's Web site http://www.newellrubbermaid.com.
    NWL-EA



                            Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
                     (in millions, except per share data)

              Reconciliation of Results "As Reported" to Results
                             "Excluding Charges"

                                            Three Months Ended September 30,
                                                          2006
                                          As Reported Charges(1) Excl. Charges

    Net sales                                $1,586.1               $1,586.1
    Cost of products sold                     1,050.9       -        1,050.9

         GROSS MARGIN                           535.2       -          535.2
              % of sales                        33.7%                  33.7%

    Selling, general &
       administrative expenses                  334.9       -          334.9
              % of sales                        21.1%                  21.1%

    Impairment charges                            -         -            -
    Restructuring costs                          22.1     (22.1)         -

         OPERATING INCOME                       178.2      22.1        200.3
              % of sales                        11.2%                  12.6%

    Nonoperating expenses:
         Interest expense, net                   32.9       -           32.9
         Other expense/(income)                   3.4       -            3.4
                                                 36.3       -           36.3

         INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES             141.9      22.1        164.0
              % of sales                         8.9%                  10.3%

    Income taxes                                 29.2       6.4         35.6
              Effective rate                    20.6%                  21.7%

         INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS      112.7      15.7        128.4
              % of sales                         7.1%                   8.1%

    Discontinued operations, net of tax:
        Net loss                                 (4.2)      4.2          -

         NET INCOME                            $108.5     $19.9       $128.4
              % of sales                         6.8%                   8.1%


     EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
         Basic                                  $0.41     $0.06        $0.47
         Diluted                                $0.41     $0.06        $0.46

     LOSS PER SHARE FROM
     DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
         Basic                                 $(0.02)    $0.02         $-
         Diluted                               $(0.02)    $0.02         $-

     EARNINGS PER SHARE:
         Basic                                  $0.39     $0.07        $0.47
         Diluted                                $0.39     $0.07        $0.46

    Average shares outstanding:
         Basic                                  274.6                  274.6
         Diluted                                275.6                  283.9


     (1)  Charges excluded from "as reported" results for 2006 consist of
          $22.1 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs and a
          $4.2 million net loss related to discontinued operations.

     (2)  Charges excluded from "as reported" results for 2005 include the
          reversal of $25.2 million in impairment charges and a $65.1 million
          net loss related to discontinued operations.



                            Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
                     (in millions, except per share data)

              Reconciliation of Results "As Reported" to Results
                             "Excluding Charges"

                                             Three Months Ended September 30,
                                                            2005
                                                As                Excl.  YOY %
                                            Reported Charges(2) Charges Change

    Net sales                               $1,436.6          $1,436.6  10.4%
    Cost of products sold                      974.2     -       974.2

         GROSS MARGIN                          462.4     -       462.4  15.7%
              % of sales                       32.2%             32.2%

    Selling, general &
       administrative expenses                 273.0             273.0  22.7%
              % of sales                       19.0%             19.0%

    Impairment charges                         (25.2)   25.2       -
    Restructuring costs                         14.6     -        14.6

         OPERATING INCOME                      200.0   (25.2)    174.8  14.6%
              % of sales                       13.9%             12.2%

    Nonoperating expenses:
         Interest expense, net                  34.3     -        34.3
         Other expense/(income)                 (1.1)    -        (1.1)
                                                33.2     -        33.2   9.3%

         INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES            166.8   (25.2)    141.6  15.8%
              % of sales                       11.6%              9.9%

    Income taxes                                30.2    (5.1)     25.1  41.8%
              Effective rate                   18.1%             17.7%

         INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS     136.6   (20.1)    116.5  10.2%
              % of sales                        9.5%              8.1%

    Discontinued operations, net of tax:
        Net loss                               (65.1)   65.1       -

         NET INCOME                            $71.5   $45.0    $116.5  10.2%
              % of sales                        5.0%              8.1%


     EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
         Basic                                 $0.50  $(0.07)    $0.42
         Diluted                               $0.49  $(0.07)    $0.42

     LOSS PER SHARE FROM
     DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
         Basic                                $(0.24)  $0.24      $-
         Diluted                              $(0.23)  $0.23      $-

     EARNINGS PER SHARE:
         Basic                                 $0.26   $0.16     $0.42
         Diluted                               $0.27   $0.16     $0.42

    Average shares outstanding:
         Basic                                 274.4             274.4
         Diluted                               283.3             275.0


     (1)  Charges excluded from "as reported" results for 2006 consist of
          $22.1 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs and a
          $4.2 million net loss related to discontinued operations.

     (2)  Charges excluded from "as reported" results for 2005 include the
          reversal of $25.2 million in impairment charges and a $65.1 million
          net loss related to discontinued operations.



                            Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
                     (in millions, except per share data)

              Reconciliation of Results "As Reported" to Results
                             "Excluding Charges"

                                             Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                           2006
                                          As Reported Charges(1) Excl. Charges

    Net sales                                $4,562.8                $4,562.8
    Cost of products sold                     3,032.5        -        3,032.5

         GROSS MARGIN                         1,530.3        -        1,530.3
              % of sales                        33.5%                   33.5%

    Selling, general &
       administrative expenses                  990.3        -          990.3
              % of sales                        21.7%                   21.7%

    Impairment charges                            -          -            -
    Restructuring costs                          50.3      (50.3)         -

         OPERATING INCOME                       489.7       50.3        540.0
              % of sales                        10.7%                   11.8%

    Nonoperating expenses:
         Interest expense, net                  102.2        -          102.2
         Other expense/(income)                   7.7        -            7.7
                                                109.9        -          109.9

         INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES             379.8       50.3        430.1
              % of sales                         8.3%                    9.4%

    Income taxes                                  1.4       14.0         15.4
              Effective rate                     0.4%                    3.6%

         INCOME FROM CONTINUING
          OPERATIONS                            378.4       36.3        414.7
              % of sales                         8.3%                    9.1%

    Discontinued operations, net of tax:
        Net loss                                (95.6)      95.6          -

         NET INCOME                            $282.8     $131.9       $414.7
              % of sales                         6.2%                    9.1%


     EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
         Basic                                  $1.38      $0.13        $1.51
         Diluted                                $1.37      $0.13        $1.50

     LOSS PER SHARE FROM
     DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
         Basic                                 $(0.35)     $0.35         $-
         Diluted                               $(0.34)     $0.34         $-

     EARNINGS PER SHARE:
         Basic                                  $1.03      $0.48        $1.51
         Diluted                                $1.03      $0.47        $1.50

    Average shares outstanding:
         Basic                                  274.6                   274.6
         Diluted                                283.6                   283.6


     (1)  Charges excluded from "as reported" results for 2006 consist of
          $50.3 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs and a
          $95.6 million net loss related to discontinued operations.

     (2)  Charges excluded from "as reported" results for 2005 consist of a
          $6.2 million impairment charge and a $146.7 million net loss related
          to discontinued operations.



                            Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
                     (in millions, except per share data)

              Reconciliation of Results "As Reported" to Results
                             "Excluding Charges"

                                             Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                          2005
                                            As               Excl.      YOY %
                                         Reported Charges(2) Charges   Change

    Net sales                            $4,134.2          $4,134.2     10.4%
    Cost of products sold                 2,856.3     -     2,856.3

         GROSS MARGIN                     1,277.9     -     1,277.9     19.8%
              % of sales                    30.9%             30.9%

    Selling, general & administrative
     expenses                               810.4     -       810.4     22.2%
              % of sales                    19.6%             19.6%

    Impairment charges                        6.2    (6.2)      -
    Restructuring costs                      21.4     -        21.4

         OPERATING INCOME                   439.9     6.2     446.1     21.0%
              % of sales                    10.6%             10.8%

    Nonoperating expenses:
         Interest expense, net               96.2     -        96.2
         Other expense/(income)              (0.7)    -        (0.7)
                                             95.5     -        95.5     15.1%

         INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES         344.4     6.2     350.6     22.7%
              % of sales                     8.3%              8.5%

    Income taxes                             23.4     1.8      25.2   (38.9)%
              Effective rate                 6.8%              7.2%

         INCOME FROM CONTINUING
          OPERATIONS                        321.0     4.4     325.4     27.4%
              % of sales                     7.8%              7.9%

    Discontinued operations, net of tax:
        Net loss                           (146.7)  146.7       -

         NET INCOME                        $174.3  $151.1    $325.4     27.4%
              % of sales                     4.2%              7.9%


     EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
         Basic                              $1.17   $0.02     $1.19
         Diluted                            $1.17   $0.02     $1.18

     LOSS PER SHARE FROM
     DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
         Basic                             $(0.53)  $0.53      $-
         Diluted                           $(0.53)  $0.53      $-

     EARNINGS PER SHARE:
         Basic                              $0.64   $0.55     $1.19
         Diluted                            $0.63   $0.55     $1.18

    Average shares outstanding:
         Basic                              274.4             274.4
         Diluted                            274.8             274.8


     (1)  Charges excluded from "as reported" results for 2006 consist of
          $50.3 million of Project Acceleration restructuring costs and a
          $95.6 million net loss related to discontinued operations.

     (2)  Charges excluded from "as reported" results for 2005 consist of a
          $6.2 million impairment charge and a $146.7 million net loss related
          to discontinued operations.



                            Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
                   CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
                                (in millions)

                                              September 30,     September 30,
    Assets:                                          2006              2005

    Cash and cash equivalents                       $137.4            $485.5
    Accounts receivable, net                       1,079.5             958.0
    Inventories, net                                 946.0             876.4
    Deferred income taxes                            117.4              69.7
    Prepaid expenses and other                       136.2              92.3
    Current assets of discontinued operations        287.7             281.2

         Total Current Assets                      2,704.2           2,763.1

    Property, plant and equipment, net               763.6             908.3
    Deferred income taxes                              -                 6.0
    Goodwill                                       2,412.1           1,725.2
    Other intangible assets, net                     437.9             294.9
    Other assets                                     195.3             232.1
    Non-current assets of discontinued operations        -             201.3

         Total Assets                             $6,513.1          $6,130.9

    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:

    Accounts payable                                $605.4            $484.9
    Accrued compensation                             155.0             116.6
    Other accrued liabilities                        661.0             645.6
    Income taxes payable                              68.9              46.9
    Notes payable                                     21.5               6.2
    Current portion of long-term debt                405.9              25.4
    Current liabilities of discontinued operations   129.8             167.3

         Total Current Liabilities                 2,047.5           1,492.9

    Long-term debt                                 2,028.8           2,377.2
    Deferred income taxes                             31.8               -
    Other non-current liabilities                    582.9             532.9
    Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations     -               8.8

    Stockholders' Equity                           1,822.1           1,719.1

         Total Liabilities and
          Stockholders' Equity                    $6,513.1          $6,130.9



                          Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)
                               (in millions)

                                       For The Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                           2006                          2005
    Operating Activities:
    Net income                           $282.8                        $174.3
    Adjustments to reconcile net
     income to net cash provided by
     operating activities:
         Depreciation and amortization    147.1                         145.3
         Impairment charges                50.9                          40.2
         Non-cash restructuring costs      32.5                           5.3
         Deferred income taxes             18.1                          17.6
         Gain on sale of assets/debt
          extinguishment                   (5.1)                         (7.1)
         Stock-based compensation
          expense                          24.7                           4.6
         Loss on disposal of
          discontinued operations          11.9                          87.5
         Other                            (10.0)                        (10.2)
    Changes in current accounts,
     excluding the effects of
     acquisitions:
         Accounts receivable               48.7                          94.7
         Inventories                     (135.8)                        (74.5)
         Accounts payable                   7.5                         (60.9)
         Accrued liabilities and other    (84.2)                         (1.0)
         Discontinued operations           15.2                          35.5
    Net cash provided by operating
     activities                          $404.3                        $451.3

    Investing Activities:
    Acquisitions, net of cash acquired   $(42.4)                       $(35.3)
    Capital expenditures                  (94.1)                        (69.9)
    Disposals of non-current assets
     and sale of businesses                48.3                          29.4
    Net cash used in investing
     activities                          $(88.2)                       $(75.8)

    Financing Activities:
    Proceeds from issuance of debt       $170.3                        $134.1
    Payments on notes payable and
     long-term debt                      (300.6)                       (345.0)
    Cash dividends                       (174.6)                       (173.7)
    Proceeds from exercised stock
     options and other                      8.9                          (2.8)
    Net cash used in financing
     activities                         $(296.0)                      $(387.4)

    Exchange rate effect on cash and
     cash equivalents                      $1.8                         $(8.2)

    Increase (Decrease) in cash and
     cash equivalents                      21.9                         (20.1)
    Cash and cash equivalents at
     beginning of year                    115.5                         505.6
    Cash and cash equivalents at end
     of period                           $137.4                        $485.5



                            Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
                      Calculation of Free Cash Flow (1)


                                      For The Three Months Ended September 30,
    Free Cash Flow (in millions):           2006                         2005

    Net cash provided by operating
     activities                           $312.2                       $359.4
    Capital expenditures                   (36.9)                       (23.9)

         Free Cash Flow                   $275.3                       $335.5



                                       For The Nine Months Ended September 30,
    Free Cash Flow (in millions):           2006                         2005

    Net cash provided by operating
     activities                           $404.3                       $451.3
    Capital expenditures                   (94.1)                       (69.9)

         Free Cash Flow                   $310.2                       $381.4

     (1)  Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flow provided by operating
          activities less capital expenditures.



                            Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
                             Financial Worksheet
                                 In Millions

                                                        2006
                                          Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)

                                                               Ex      Opera-
                                       Net   Reported Excluded Charges  ting
                                       Sales     OI   Charges  OI      Margin
    Q1:
    Cleaning & Organization            $333.1   $21.3  $-     $21.3     6.4%
    Office Products                     390.8    32.3   -      32.3     8.3%
    Tools & Hardware                    276.8    33.1   -      33.1    12.0%
    Home Fashions                       116.6    17.1   -      17.1    14.7%
    Other                               225.3    32.7   -      32.7    14.5%

    Impairment Charge                             -     -       -
    Restructuring Costs                          (9.1)  9.1     -
    Corporate                                   (17.6)  -     (17.6)
         Total                       $1,342.6  $109.8  $9.1  $118.9     8.9%



                                                         2005
                                         Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)

                                                               Ex      Opera-
                                       Net   Reported Excluded Charges  ting
                                       Sales     OI   Charges  OI      Margin
    Q1:
    Cleaning & Organization              $300.3  $12.5  $-    $12.5     4.2%
    Office Products                       332.8   33.5   -     33.5    10.1%
    Tools & Hardware                      276.4   26.7   -     26.7     9.7%
    Home Fashions                          97.7    2.3   -      2.3     2.4%
    Other                                 196.5   17.0   -     17.0     8.7%

    Impairment Charge                                    -      -
    Restructuring Costs                           (6.5)  -     (6.5)
    Corporate                                     (9.5)  -     (9.5)
         Total                         $1,203.7  $76.0  $-    $76.0     6.3%



                                                 Year-over-year changes
                                              Net Sales       Operating Income
                                             $        %        $         %
    Q1:
    Cleaning & Organization                 $32.8    10.9%     $8.8     70.4%
    Office Products                          58.0    17.4%     (1.2)   (3.6)%
    Tools & Hardware                          0.4     0.1%      6.4     24.0%
    Home Fashions                            18.9    19.3%     14.8    643.5%
    Other                                    28.8    14.7%     15.7     92.4%

    Impairment Charge                                           -
    Restructuring Costs                                         6.5
    Corporate                                                  (8.1)    85.3%
         Total                             $138.9    11.5%    $42.9     56.4%

     (1)  Charges are primarily related to restructuring and impairment.



                                                        2006
                                         Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)

                                                               Ex      Opera-
                                       Net   Reported Excluded Charges  ting
                                       Sales     OI   Charges  OI      Margin
    Q2:
    Cleaning & Organization           $403.3   $42.9   $-     $42.9    10.6%
    Office Products                    579.1    99.9    -      99.9    17.3%
    Tools & Hardware                   328.8    53.8    -      53.8    16.4%
    Home Fashions                      106.6    14.4    -      14.4    13.5%
    Other                              216.3    29.8    -      29.8    13.8%

    Impairment Charge                            -      -       -
    Restructuring Costs                        (19.1)  19.1     -
    Corporate                                  (20.0)   -     (20.0)
         Total                      $1,634.1  $201.7  $19.1  $220.8    13.5%



                                                        2005
                                         Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)

                                                               Ex      Opera-
                                       Net   Reported Excluded Charges  ting
                                       Sales     OI   Charges  OI      Margin
    Q2:
    Cleaning & Organization           $365.1   $23.1   $-     $23.1     6.3%
    Office Products                    495.5    98.9    -      98.9    20.0%
    Tools & Hardware                   315.5    49.3    -      49.3    15.6%
    Home Fashions                      115.0     8.0    -       8.0     7.0%
    Other                              202.8    26.0    -      26.0    12.8%

    Impairment Charge                          (31.4)  31.4     -
    Restructuring Costs                         (0.3)   -      (0.3)
    Corporate                                   (9.7)   -      (9.7)
         Total                      $1,493.9  $163.9  $31.4  $195.3  13.1%



                                               Year-over-year changes
                                             Net Sales      Operating Income
                                            $        %         $       %
    Q2:
    Cleaning & Organization                $38.2    10.5%   $19.8    85.7%
    Office Products                         83.6    16.9%     1.0     1.0%
    Tools & Hardware                        13.3     4.2%     4.5     9.1%
    Home Fashions                           (8.4)  (7.3)%     6.4    80.0%
    Other                                   13.5     6.7%     3.8    14.6%

    Impairment Charge                                         -
    Restructuring Costs                                       0.3
    Corporate                                               (10.3)  106.2%
         Total                            $140.2     9.4%   $25.5    13.1%

     (1)  Charges are primarily related to restructuring and impairment.



                                                        2006
                                         Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)

                                                               Ex      Opera-
                                       Net   Reported Excluded Charges  ting
                                       Sales     OI   Charges  OI      Margin
    Q3:
    Cleaning & Organization            $401.1   $50.2   $-     $50.2    12.5%
    Office Products                     517.5    75.7    -      75.7    14.6%
    Tools & Hardware                    324.4    46.2    -      46.2    14.2%
    Home Fashions                       118.2    17.6    -      17.6    14.9%
    Other                               224.9    28.9    -      28.9    12.9%

    Impairment Charge                             -      -       -
    Restructuring Costs                         (22.1)  22.1     -
    Corporate                                   (18.3)   -     (18.3)
         Total                       $1,586.1  $178.2  $22.1  $200.3    12.6%



                                                       2005
                                         Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)

                                                               Ex      Opera-
                                       Net   Reported Excluded Charges  ting
                                       Sales     OI   Charges  OI      Margin
    Q3:
    Cleaning & Organization          $375.8   $51.1    $-     $51.1    13.6%
    Office Products                   427.8    59.9     -      59.9    14.0%
    Tools & Hardware                  318.9    46.3     -      46.3    14.5%
    Home Fashions                     115.1    16.8     -      16.8    14.6%
    Other                             199.0    25.4     -      25.4    12.8%

    Impairment Charge                          25.2   (25.2)    -
    Restructuring Costs                       (14.6)    -     (14.6)
    Corporate                                 (10.1)    -     (10.1)
         Total                     $1,436.6  $200.0  $(25.2) $174.8    12.2%



                                                Year-over-year changes
                                              Net Sales     Operating Income
                                             $        %        $         %
    Q3:
    Cleaning & Organization                 $25.3     6.7%    $(0.9)   (1.8)%
    Office Products                          89.7    21.0%     15.8     26.4%
    Tools & Hardware                          5.5     1.7%     (0.1)   (0.2)%
    Home Fashions                             3.1     2.7%      0.8      4.8%
    Other                                    25.9    13.0%      3.5     13.8%

    Impairment Charge                                           -
    Restructuring Costs                                        14.6
    Corporate                                                  (8.2)    81.2%
         Total                             $149.5    10.4%    $25.5     14.6%

     (1)  Charges are primarily related to restructuring and impairment.



                                                        2006
                                         Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)

                                                               Ex      Opera-
                                       Net   Reported Excluded Charges  ting
                                       Sales     OI   Charges  OI      Margin
    YTD:
    Cleaning & Organization         $1,137.5  $114.4   $-    $114.4    10.1%
    Office Products                  1,487.4   207.9    -     207.9    14.0%
    Tools & Hardware                   930.0   133.1    -     133.1    14.3%
    Home Fashions                      341.4    49.1    -      49.1    14.4%
    Other                              666.5    91.4    -      91.4    13.7%

    Impairment Charge                            -      -       -
    Restructuring Costs                        (50.3)  50.3     -
    Corporate                                  (55.9)   -     (55.9)
         Total                      $4,562.8  $489.7  $50.3  $540.0    11.8%



                                                        2005
                                          Excluding Charges Reconciliation (1)

                                                               Ex      Opera-
                                       Net   Reported Excluded Charges  ting
                                       Sales     OI   Charges  OI      Margin
    YTD:
    Cleaning & Organization          $1,041.2   $86.7  $-     $86.7     8.3%
    Office Products                   1,256.1   192.3   -     192.3    15.3%
    Tools & Hardware                    910.8   122.3   -     122.3    13.4%
    Home Fashions                       327.8    27.1   -      27.1     8.3%
    Other                               598.3    68.4   -      68.4    11.4%

    Impairment Charge                            (6.2)  6.2     -
    Restructuring Costs                         (21.4)  -     (21.4)
    Corporate                                   (29.3)  -     (29.3)
         Total                       $4,134.2  $439.9  $6.2  $446.1    10.8%



                                                Year-over-year changes
                                              Net Sales     Operating Income
                                             $        %        $        %
    YTD:
    Cleaning & Organization                 $96.3     9.2%    $27.7    31.9%
    Office Products                         231.3    18.4%     15.6     8.1%
    Tools & Hardware                         19.2     2.1%     10.8     8.8%
    Home Fashions                            13.6     4.1%     22.0    81.2%
    Other                                    68.2    11.4%     23.0    33.6%

    Impairment Charge                                           -
    Restructuring Costs                                        21.4
    Corporate                                                 (26.6)   90.8%
         Total                             $428.6    10.4%    $93.9    21.0%

     (1)  Charges are primarily related to restructuring and impairment.



    Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    Three Months Ended September 30, 2006
    In Millions

    Currency Analysis


               By Segment                            2006                2005
                                         Sales as Currency Adjusted   Sales as
                                         Reported   Impact   Sales    Reported


    Cleaning & Organization                $401.1   $(3.5)   $397.6    $375.8
    Office Products                         517.5    (6.6)    510.9     427.8
    Tools & Hardware                        324.4    (3.7)    320.7     318.9
    Home Fashions                           118.2    (0.9)    117.3     115.1
    Other                                   224.9    (1.9)    223.0     199.0

         Total Company                   $1,586.1  $(16.6) $1,569.5  $1,436.6


              By Geography


    United States                        $1,183.4    $-    $1,183.4  $1,093.1
    Canada                                  104.0    (7.8)     96.2      96.4
         North America                    1,287.4    (7.8)  1,279.6   1,189.5

    Europe                                  188.0    (9.1)    178.9     146.9
    Central & South America                  64.1     0.1      64.2      60.6
    All Other                                46.6     0.2      46.8      39.6

         Total Company                   $1,586.1  $(16.6) $1,569.5  $1,436.6



    Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    Three Months Ended September 30, 2006
    In Millions

    Currency Analysis


               By Segment                     Year-over-year
                                            Increase (Decrease)
                                          Excluding    Including      Currency
                                           Currency    Currency        Impact


    Cleaning & Organization                     5.8%        6.7%        0.9%
    Office Products                            19.4%       21.0%        1.5%
    Tools & Hardware                            0.6%        1.7%        1.2%
    Home Fashions                               1.9%        2.7%        0.8%
    Other                                      12.1%       13.0%        1.0%

         Total Company                          9.3%       10.4%        1.2%


              By Geography


    United States                               8.3%        8.3%        0.0%
    Canada                                    (0.2)%        7.9%        8.1%
         North America                          7.6%        8.2%        0.7%

    Europe                                     21.8%       28.0%        6.2%
    Central & South America                     5.9%        5.8%      (0.2)%
    All Other                                  18.2%       17.7%      (0.5)%

         Total Company                          9.3%       10.4%        1.2%



    Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
    In Millions

    Currency Analysis


               By Segment                            2006                2005
                                         Sales as Currency Adjusted  Sales as
                                         Reported  Impact   Sales    Reported


    Cleaning & Organization              $1,137.5   $(8.8) $1,128.7  $1,041.2
    Office Products                       1,487.4    (0.2)  1,487.2   1,256.1
    Tools & Hardware                        930.0    (4.6)    925.4     910.8
    Home Fashions                           341.4    (3.1)    338.3     327.8
    Other                                   666.5     -       666.5     598.3

         Total Company                   $4,562.8  $(16.7) $4,546.1  $4,134.2


              By Geography


    United States                        $3,415.1    $-    $3,415.1  $3,130.2
    Canada                                  287.4   (23.5)    263.9     255.2
         North America                    3,702.5   (23.5)  3,679.0   3,385.4

    Europe                                  557.6     7.6     565.2     474.1
    Central & South America                 170.7    (3.4)    167.3     161.1
    All Other                               132.0     2.6     134.6     113.6

         Total Company                   $4,562.8  $(16.7) $4,546.1  $4,134.2


    Newell Rubbermaid Inc.
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
    In Millions

    Currency Analysis


               By Segment                    Year-over-year
                                           Increase (Decrease)
                                          Excluding   Including      Currency
                                          Currency    Currency        Impact


    Cleaning & Organization                    8.4%        9.2%        0.8%
    Office Products                           18.4%       18.4%        0.0%
    Tools & Hardware                           1.6%        2.1%        0.5%
    Home Fashions                              3.2%        4.1%        0.9%
    Other                                     11.4%       11.4%        0.0%

         Total Company                        10.0%       10.4%        0.4%

              By Geography


    United States                              9.1%        9.1%        0.0%
    Canada                                     3.4%       12.6%        9.2%
         North America                         8.7%        9.4%        0.7%

    Europe                                    19.2%       17.6%      (1.6)%
    Central & South America                    3.8%        6.0%        2.1%
    All Other                                 18.5%       16.2%      (2.3)%

         Total Company                        10.0%       10.4%        0.4%


SOURCE Newell Rubbermaid Inc.




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