UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 --------------- FORM 11-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Mark One): [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 7, 1996]. For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2002 ------------------------------------------- OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]. For the transition period from _______________ to _______________ Commission file number 1-14187 ---------------- A. Full title of the plan and the address of the plan, if different from that of the issuer named below: RPM International Inc. Union 401(k) Retirement Savings Trust and Plan, as amended -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Name of issuer of the securities held pursuant to the plan and the address of its principal executive office: RPM International Inc. 2628 Pearl Road, P.O. Box 777, Medina, Ohio 44258 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. UNION 401(k) TRUST AND PLAN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2002 1 [CSD Letterhead] Independent Auditor's Report To The Administrators of the RPM International Inc. Union 401(k) Trust and Plan We were engaged to audit the financial statements of the RPM International Inc. Union 401(k) Trust and Plan, as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and for the year ended December 31, 2002, and the supplemental schedule of assets held for investment purposes at December 31, 2002. These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Plan's management. As permitted by 29 CFR 2520.103-8 of the Department of Labor's Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, the plan administrator instructed us not to perform, and we did not perform, any auditing procedures with respect to the information summarized in Note C, which was certified by Key Trust Company of Ohio, N.A., the trustee/ custodian of the Plan, except for comparing the information with the related information included in the financial statements and supplemental schedule. We have been informed by the plan administrator that the trustee holds the Plan's investment assets and executes investment transactions. The plan administrator has obtained a certification from the custodian as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, and for the year ended December 31, 2002, that the information provided to the plan administrator by the trustee is complete and accurate. Because of the significance of the information that we did not audit, we are unable to, and do not express an opinion on the accompanying financial statements and schedule taken as a whole. The form and content of the information included in the financial statements and schedule, other than that derived from the information certified by the trustee, have been audited by us in accordance with standards generally accepted in the United States and, in our opinion are presented in compliance with the Department of Labor's Rules and Regulations for Reporting and Disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. /s/ CIULLA, SMITH & DALE, LLP July 10, 2003 Offices in Cleveland, Boston, Detroit and Grand Rapids 6364 Pearl Road o Cleveland, Ohio 44130-3052 Tel. (440) 884-2036 o Fax (440) 884-2048 E-mail: csdohio@covad.net 2 RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. UNION 401(k) TRUST AND PLAN STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001 2002 2001 ---------- ---------- Assets Investments $1,713,634 $1,380,134 Receivables Employer's contribution 3,852 4,286 Participants' contributions 12,034 12,347 Interest 15 ---------- ---------- 15,901 16,633 ---------- ---------- Total Assets 1,729,535 1,396,767 ---------- ---------- Net Assets Available for Benefits $1,729,535 $1,396,767 ========== ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. 3 RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. UNION 401(k) TRUST AND PLAN STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 Additions Additions to net assets attributed to: Contributions Participants' $ 175,530 Employer's 52,617 $ 228,147 ---------- Investment Income Interest and dividends 26,302 Unrealized (loss) on investments (74,895) Realized gain on sale of investments 376 (48,217) ---------- ---------- Total Additions 179,930 Deductions Deductions from net assets attributed to: Benefits paid to participants 219,869 Administrative expenses 974 220,843 ---------- ---------- Net (Loss) (40,913) Net Assets Available for Benefits Beginning of Year 1,396,767 Assets transferred from trustees of predecessor plans 373,681 ---------- End of Year $1,729,535 ========== See accompanying notes to financial statements. 4 RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. UNION 401(k) TRUST AND PLAN NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2002 NOTE A - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The assets of the Plan, as reflected in the accompanying financial statements, are stated at current market value as of the statement date. The Plan has no assets not having a readily determinable market value. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Plan administrator to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results may differ from those estimates. NOTE B - DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN The Plan, adopted on February 3, 1997, a defined contribution savings plan covering certain union employees at three wholly-owned subsidiaries of RPM International Inc. (the Company). The Plan is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Participating employees may make voluntary contributions up to 20% of pre-tax annual compensation as defined in the Plan. Prior to June 1, 2002, participating employees could contribute up to 15% of compensation. The Plan currently offers eleven investment funds and the employer stock as investment options for participants. The company matches, depending upon the collective bargaining agreement of each participating union, up to a maximum rate of 50% of the first six percent of employee deferrals. The matching Company contribution is invested in the same manner that the participants invest their own contributions. Prior to October 1, 2002, the matching contribution was invested in RPM International Inc. common stock. Contributions are subject to certain limitations. Vesting is immediate for contributions, both employee and employer, and earnings thereon. NOTE C - CERTIFIED INFORMATION The Plan's investments are maintained by Key Trust Company of Ohio, N.A. The Plan administrator has instructed the independent public accountants not to examine the information certified as complete and accurate by the trustee/custodian. The trustee/custodian's certification applies to all Plan assets and transactions for the dates presented. 5 RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. UNION 401(k) TRUST AND PLAN NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2002 Continued NOTE D - INVESTMENTS The following presents investments at December 31, 2002 and 2001, that represent 5% or more of the Plan's net assets: 2002 2001 -------- -------- Janus Balanced Fund $151,977 $ ** American U.S. Government Securities Fund 131,236 72,279 American Washington Mutual Investors Fund 108,903 148,011 Fidelity Magellan Fund 119,481 102,046 Fidelity Contra Fund Inc. 120,439 95,968 Victory DCS Money Market Fund 253,770 134,712 Victory DCS Magic Fund 313,532 349,417 RPM International Inc. Ohio common stock 297,777 273,323* *Nonparticipant directed **Fund balance did not represent 5% of the Plan's net assets During 2002, the Plan's investments (including gains and losses on investments bought and sold, as well as held during the year) depreciated in value by $74,519. Gains (Losses) Realized Unrealized Total -------- ---------- --------- Common/Collective Trust $ 12,123 $ 13,375 $ 13,375 Mutual Funds (24,903) (98,096) (98,096) Common Stock (Employer) 13,156 9,826 22,982 -------- -------- --------- $ 376 $(74,895) $ (74,519) ======== ======== ========= 6 RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. UNION 401(k) TRUST AND PLAN NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2002 Continued NOTE E - NONPARTICIPANT-DIRECTED INVESTMENTS Information about the net assets and the significant components of the changes in net assets relating to the nonparticipant-directed investments is as follows: December 31, ------------------------ 2002 2001 -------- -------- Net Assets: RPM Int'l Inc. common stock $ $273,323 Loan fund 71,258 50,656 -------- -------- $ 71,258 $323,979 ======== ======== Year Ended December 31, 2002 ------------ Changes in Net Assets: Contributions $ 40,877 Interest and dividends 11,915 Net depreciation (2,506) Benefits paid to participants (37,925) Administrative expenses (287) Net transfers to participant-directed investments (264,795) --------- $(252,721) ========= NOTE F - PLAN TERMINATION Although it has not expressed any intent to do so, the Company has the right under the Plan to discontinue its contributions at any time and to terminate the Plan subject to the provisions of ERISA. 7 RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. UNION 401(k) TRUST AND PLAN NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2002 Continued NOTE G - INCOME TAX STATUS The Plan obtained its latest determination letter on November 13, 2002, in which the Internal Revenue Service stated that the plan, as then designed, was in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan has been amended since receiving the determination letter. However, the plan administrator and the plan's tax counsel believe that the plan is currently designed and being operated in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, no provision for income taxes has been included in the Plan's financial statements. NOTE H - DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Plan has no instrument that, in whole or in part, is accounted for as a derivative instrument under FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities during the current Plan year. NOTE I - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Effective March 1, 2003, the Plan's investments will be maintained by Wachovia Bank N.A. 8 RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. UNION 401(k) TRUST AND PLAN SCHEDULE OF ASSETS HELD FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES DECEMBER 31, 2002 FEDERAL ID #34-6550857 PLAN 007 Schedule 1 Schedule H - Line 4i - Schedule of Assets Held for Investment Purposes (a) (b) & (c) (d) (e) --- --------- --- --- Current Identity of Issue & Description Cost Value ------------------------------- ---------- ---------- Victory DCS Money Market Fund $ 234,207 $ 253,770 Victory DCS Magic Fund 262,957 313,532 American Government Securities Fund 124,397 131,236 American Washington Mutual Investors Fund 131,738 108,903 Fidelity Magellan Fund 164,036 119,481 Fidelity Contra Fund 153,299 120,439 Franklin Small Cap Growth Fund 55,480 34,182 Templeton Foreign Fund 54,340 46,775 Victory Stock Index Fund 52,927 35,557 Neuberger Berman Genesis Assets Fund 15,563 16,453 Janus Balanced Fund 173,091 151,977 Employer Stock Fund 228,759 297,777 E B Money Market Fund 12,294 12,294 Participant Loans (5.75% to 10.00%) -0- $ 71,258 ---------- Total $1,713,634 ========== See Accountant's Report. See Notes to Financial Statements. 9 The Plan. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the trustees (or other persons who administer the employee benefit plan) have duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. UNION 401(K) RETIREMENT SAVINGS TRUST AND PLAN By: RPM International Inc. (Plan Administrator) /s/ Ronald A. Rice ------------------------------------------------ Ronald A. Rice, Senior Vice President - Administration Date: July 15, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- 23.1 Consent of Ciulla, Smith & Dale, LLP