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Exhibit 99.1

 
 
 
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
 
Kaman Corporation
1332 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT USA
 
 
P 860.243.7100
www.kaman.com

KAMAN REPORTS 2012 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS

Fourth Quarter 2012 Highlights From Continuing Operations:
Diluted earnings per share of $0.52 ($0.61 Adjusted*), up 40.5% (15.1% Adjusted*)
Net sales $399.3 million
Distribution operating margin: 4.5% (4.6% Adjusted*)
Aerospace operating margin: 15.0% (17.8% Adjusted*)

Full Year 2012 Highlights From Continuing Operations:
Diluted earnings per share of $2.03 ($2.18 Adjusted*), up 8.0% (8.5% Adjusted*)
Record net sales of $1.6 billion and record net earnings of $53.9 million
Distribution operating income up 7.8% on an 8.8% sales increase
Aerospace operating income up 10.8% on a 6.1% sales increase

BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut (February 25, 2013) - Kaman Corp. (NYSE:KAMN) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table 1. Summary of Financial Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In thousands except per share amounts
For the Three Months Ended
 
 
 
December 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
$ Change
 
 
Net sales from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Distribution
$
248,280

 
$
228,552

 
$
19,728

 
 
Aerospace
151,036

 
145,283

 
5,753

 
 
Net sales
$
399,316

 
$
373,835

 
$
25,481

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Operating income from continuing operations:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Distribution
$
11,155

 
$
10,920

 
$
235

 
 
Aerospace
22,673

 
17,472

 
5,201

 
 
Net gain (loss) on sale of assets
(84
)
 
(220
)
 
136

 
 
Corporate expense
(10,503
)
 
(9,520
)
 
(983
)
 
 
Operating income
$
23,241

 
$
18,652

 
$
4,589

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.52

 
$
0.37

 
$
0.15

 
 
Adjustments*
0.09

 
0.16

 
(0.07
)
 
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share*
$
0.61

 
$
0.53

 
$
0.08

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 







Neal J. Keating, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "2012 was a great year for Kaman. Distribution sales exceeded $1.0 billion for the first time in the history of this business, while Aerospace delivered operating margin of 15.3% for the year or 16.2% on an adjusted* basis.

Operating profit was higher in each of our businesses. At Distribution, operating profit from continuing operations was a record $50.6 million, a 7.8% increase, achieved in the face of declining industrial production. This decline was especially felt during the second half of the year, resulting in flat organic sales year over year. Despite this pressure, Distribution maintained an operating margin of 5.0%, consistent with the prior year.

We are pleased with the performance of the Joint Programmable Fuze during 2012. We delivered over 27,000 fuzes, of which 17,000 were delivered in the second half of the year. The impressive performance of the JPF, coupled with increased demand for our bearings products, more than offset lower deliveries of BLACK HAWK helicopter cockpits, reduced volume from our unmanned K-MAX® program, and lower missile fuzing sales.

During 2012, we completed strategic transactions that will offer additional opportunities and capabilities to our customers. This includes two acquisitions in our Distribution business that have strengthened our growing services offerings, increased our capabilities, and broadened our U.S. footprint. We also divested our Canadian operations and entered into a strategic alliance called Sourcepoint Industrial with the buyer that will allow each of us to focus on our home markets, while offering larger overall service capabilities to our customers. Within Aerospace we entered into a joint venture in India to capture offset opportunities in the significant Indian market. We also continued the ramp up of our Mexican aerostructures facility adding additional customers during the year. With these investments we have significantly expanded our offerings to customers, developed additional product lines and increased our global footprint.

We have built a strong company and we expect that 2013 will be another year of progress toward our long-term goals. While we anticipate some modest near term headwinds from both reduced DOD spending and industrial market conditions, our team at Kaman is prepared to manage through these issues, continuing to deliver long-term shareholder value."

Segment reports follow:

Distribution segment sales from continuing operations increased 8.6% in the 2012 fourth quarter to $248.3 million compared to $228.6 million a year ago. Acquisitions contributed $32.6 million in sales in the quarter (sales from acquisitions are classified as organic beginning with the thirteenth month following the acquisition). On a sales per sales day* basis, organic sales were down 6.5% from last year's fourth quarter (see Table 2 for additional details regarding the Segment's sales per sales day performance). Segment operating income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $11.2 million, a 2.2% increase from operating income of $10.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. The operating profit margin from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 was 4.5%. In comparison, the operating profit margin from continuing operations was 5.0% in the third quarter of 2012 and 4.8% in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Segment sales from continuing operations for the full year 2012 were a record $1.01 billion compared to $930.1 million in 2011, an increase of 8.8%. Operating income from continuing operations for the full year 2012 was $50.6 million, an increase of 7.8% over $46.9 million in 2011. The increase in full year sales was a result of the contributions from acquisitions completed in 2012 and 2011. The operating profit margin from continuing operations for the full year was 5.0% (5.1% adjusted*) in 2012, the same as 2011.





(See Table 7 for additional details regarding the Segment's adjusted operating profit margin.) The increase in operating income from continuing operations was a result of operating profit contributed by acquisitions completed in 2012 and 2011, offset by higher employee related costs, including group health insurance and increased expense associated with the implementation of our new ERP system.

Aerospace segment sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 were $151.0 million, an increase of $5.7 million from sales of $145.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $22.7 million, compared to operating income of $17.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. The operating margin in this year's fourth quarter was 15.0% (17.8% adjusted*) as compared to 12.0% (16.3% adjusted*) in the comparable period in the prior year (see Table 7 for additional details regarding the Segment's adjusted operating profit margin). Fourth quarter 2012 operating income increased as compared to the prior year due to higher deliveries under the company's Joint Programmable Fuze ("JPF") program and higher demand for our bearings products. During the fourth quarter of 2012 the Company delivered more than 7,000 JPFs as compared to slightly more than 3,700 in the fourth quarter of 2011. These increases were offset by decreases on our legacy fuze programs, and lower contribution from our Egyptian SH-2(G) maintenance and upgrade program. Additionally, we recorded a write-off before tax of $3.3 million related to the resolution of a program related matter, which resulted in a reduction of net income of $2.5 million or $0.09 per diluted share.

For the full year 2012 segment sales were $580.8 million, an increase of 6.1% from $547.4 million in 2011. Full year operating profit rose $8.7 million or 10.8% to $89.1 million from $80.4 million in the prior year. The sales increase was primarily attributable to increased shipments of the JPF, an increase in sales volume on our bearing products, and the incremental contribution of sales from the acquisition of Vermont Composites in 2011. These increases were partially offset by lower shipments under our Sikorsky BLACK HAWK helicopter cockpit program due to lower customer requirements, a lower volume of work on our unmanned K-MAX aircraft system, a decrease in sales volume on our legacy fuze programs, a decrease in sales volume on our SH-2 helicopter aftermarket programs and decreased volume on our blade erosion coating program. Operating profit was higher as a result of the increased sales volume noted above and the absence of expenses associated with the FMU-143 settlement and the related legal fees recorded in the prior year. These increases were offset by the lower sales of the items noted above and the resulting impact on gross profit as well as the $3.3 million of net loss before tax related to the resolution of a program related matter during the fourth quarter.

Outlook

The Company's expectations for 2013 are as follows:

Aerospace segment sales of $620 million to $635 million, up 6.7% to 9.3% over 2012
Aerospace segment operating margins of 16.0% to 16.5%
Distribution segment sales of $1,080 million to $1,115 million, up 6.7% to 10.2% over 2012 (sales from continuing operations)
Distribution segment operating margins of 5.2% to 5.6%
Interest expense of approximately $13.0 million
Corporate expenses of approximately $50 million
Tax rate of approximately 35%
Capital expenditures of $40 million to $45 million
Free cash flow* of $35 million to $40 million






Chief Financial Officer, William C. Denninger, commented, "2012 delivered the improved cash flow performance we have indicated is a focus for us. Our free cash flow* was $52.0 million for 2012, an increase of 345.7% when compared to 2011 and represented a conversion rate of 96%. This was higher than our previous expectation due primarily to improvements in our working capital management. We delivered adjusted diluted earnings per share* of $2.18 for the year through continued focus on the bottom line. At Aerospace, 2013 should see higher sales as we move closer to full rate production on several ramp up programs. At Distribution, we will continue to monitor market conditions, and will adjust our cost base as necessary to support profit margins."


Please see the MD&A section of the Company's SEC Form 10-K filed concurrent with the issuance of this release for greater detail on our results and various company programs.

A conference call has been scheduled for tomorrow, February 26, 2013, at 8:30 AM EST. Listeners may access the call live by telephone at (888) 396-2386 and from outside the U.S. at (617) 847-8712; (passcode: 47112042); or, via the Internet through a link on the home page of the Company's website at http://www.kaman.com. In its discussion, management may include certain non-GAAP measures related to company performance. If so, a reconciliation of that information to GAAP, if not provided in this release, will be provided in the exhibits to the conference call and will be available through the Internet link provided above.


Non-GAAP Measure Disclosure

Management believes that the non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measures indicated by an asterisk (*) used in this release or in other disclosures enhance investors' ability to review the Company's business from the same perspective as management and facilitate comparisons of this period's results with prior periods. The Company does not intend for the information to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures. Other companies may define the measures differently. We define the non-GAAP measures used in this report and other disclosures, as follows:

Organic Sales per Sales Day - Organic sales per sales day is defined as GAAP “Net sales from the Distribution segment” less sales derived from acquisitions, divided by the number of sales days in a given period. Sales days are essentially business days that the Company's branch locations are open for business and exclude weekends and holidays.  Sales days are provided as part of this release.  Management believes sales per sales day provides investors with an important perspective on how net sales may be impacted by the number of days the segment is open for business.  

Management uses organic sales per sales day as a measurement to compare periods in which the number of sales days differ.  The following table illustrates the calculation of organic sales per sales day using “Net sales: Distribution” from the “Segment Information” footnote in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” from the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2013. Sales from acquisitions are classified as organic beginning with the thirteenth month following the acquisition.





Table 2. Distribution - Organic Sales Per Sales Day (in thousands, except days)
 
 
 
 
For the three months ended
 
December 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
Net sales: Distribution
$
248,280

 
$
228,552

Acquisition related sales
32,552

 
1,626

Organic sales
$
215,728

 
$
226,926

Sales days
62

 
61

Organic sales per sales day
$
3,479

 
$
3,720

% change
(6.5
%)
 
(2.3
%)

Free Cash Flow - Free cash flow is defined as GAAP “Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities” less “Expenditures for property, plant & equipment.” Management believes free cash flow provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available for dividends to shareholders, debt repayment, and acquisitions after making capital investments required to support ongoing business operations and long-term value creation. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures as it excludes certain mandatory expenditures such as repayment of maturing debt. Management uses free cash flow internally to assess both business performance and overall liquidity. The following table illustrates the calculation of free cash flow using “Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities” and “Expenditures for property, plant & equipment”, GAAP measures from the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Table 3. Free Cash Flow (in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Twelve Months Ended
 
For the Nine Months Ended
 
For the Three Months Ended
 
 
December 31,
2012
 
September 28,
2012
 
December 31,
2012
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations
 
$
84,580

 
$
37,246

 
$
47,334

Expenditures for property, plant & equipment
 
(32,569
)
 
(19,559
)
 
(13,010
)
Free Cash Flow from continuing operations
 
$
52,011

 
$
17,687

 
$
34,324


Debt to Capitalization Ratio - Debt to capitalization ratio is calculated by dividing debt by capitalization. Debt is defined as GAAP “Notes payable” plus “Current portion of long-term debt” plus “Long-term debt, excluding current portion.” Capitalization is defined as Debt plus GAAP “Total shareholders' equity.” Management believes that debt to capitalization is a measurement of financial leverage and provides investors with an insight into the financial structure of the Company and its financial strength. The following table illustrates the calculation of debt to capitalization using GAAP measures from the consolidated balance sheets included in this release.
Table 4. Debt to Capitalization (in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
Notes payable
 
$
21

 
$
1,685

Current portion of long-term debt
 
10,000

 
5,000

Long-term debt, excluding current portion
 
249,585

 
198,522

Debt
 
259,606

 
205,207

Total shareholders' equity
 
420,193

 
373,071

Capitalization
 
$
679,799

 
$
578,278

Debt to capitalization
 
38.2
%
 
35.5
%





Table 5. Summary of Segment Information (in thousands)
 
For the three months ended
 
For the twelve months ended
 
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
Net sales from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Distribution
$
248,280

 
$
228,552

 
$
1,012,059

 
$
930,131

 
   Aerospace
151,036

 
145,283

 
580,769

 
547,403

 
     Net sales
$
399,316

 
$
373,835

 
$
1,592,828

 
$
1,477,534

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Operating income from continuing operations:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
   Distribution
$
11,155

 
$
10,920

 
$
50,560

 
$
46,894

 
   Aerospace
22,673

 
17,472

 
89,142

 
80,424

 
   Net gain (loss) on sale of assets
(84
)
 
(220
)
 
(105
)
 
(269
)
 
   Corporate expense
(10,503
)
 
(9,520
)
 
(46,759
)
 
(39,468
)
 
     Operating income
$
23,241

 
$
18,652

 
$
92,838

 
$
87,581

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings and Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings per common share diluted - Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings and Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings per common share diluted are defined as net earnings and diluted earnings per share, less items that are not indicative of the operating performance of the business for the period presented. These items are included in the reconciliation below. Management uses Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings and Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings per common share diluted to evaluate performance period over period, to analyze the underlying trends in our business and to assess its performance relative to its competitors. We believe that this information is useful for investors and financial institutions seeking to analyze and compare companies on the basis of operating performance.

The following table illustrates the calculation of Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings and Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings per common share diluted using “Net earnings” and “Diluted earnings per share” from the “Consolidated Statement of Operations” from the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2013.






Table 6. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information - Net Earnings
(In thousands except per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
For the three months ended
 
For the twelve months ended
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
NET EARNINGS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Earnings from continuing operations, as reported
$
13,934

 
$
9,736

 
$
53,928

 
$
49,928

GAAP Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax, as reported
(1,096
)
 
222

 
(226
)
 
1,214

Non-recurring benefit associated with the death of a former executive, net of tax

 

 

 
(1,900
)
FMU-143 litigation settlement, net of tax

 
3,971

 

 
3,971

Resolution of Aerospace contract claim, net of tax
2,524

 

 
2,524

 

Costs associated with Disposal of Canadian Operations, net of tax
1,103

 

 
1,103

 

Severance related to Aerospace realignment, net of tax
(79
)
 

 
282

 

Aerospace contract claim settlement, net of tax

 

 
381

 

Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings
$
16,386

 
$
13,929

 
$
57,992

 
$
53,213

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP earnings from continuing operations per common share - diluted
$
0.52

 
$
0.37

 
$
2.03

 
$
1.88

GAAP earnings from discontinued operations per common share - diluted
(0.04
)
 
0.01

 
(0.01
)
 
0.05

Non-recurring benefit associated with the death of a former executive, net of tax

 

 

 
(0.07
)
FMU-143 litigation settlement, net of tax

 
0.15

 

 
0.15

Resolution of Aerospace contract claim, net of tax
0.09

 

 
0.09

 

Costs associated with Disposal of Canadian Operations, net of tax
0.04

 

 
0.04

 

Severance related to Aerospace realignment, net of tax

 

 
0.01

 

Aerospace contract claim settlement, net of tax

 

 
0.02

 

Non-GAAP adjusted net earnings per common share diluted
$
0.61

 
$
0.53

 
$
2.18

 
$
2.01

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
26,867

 
26,412

 
26,622

 
26,500

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Non-GAAP adjusted net sales for Aerospace and Distribution and Non-GAAP adjusted operating income for Aerospace and Distribution - Non-GAAP adjusted sales for Aerospace and Distribution and Non-GAAP adjusted operating income for Aerospace and Distribution are defined as net sales for Aerospace and Distribution and operating income for Aerospace and Distribution, less items that are not indicative of the operating performance of Aerospace and Distribution for the period presented. These items are included in the reconciliation below. Management uses Non-GAAP adjusted net sales and Non-GAAP adjusted operating income to evaluate performance period over period, to analyze the underlying trends in our segments and to assess their performance relative to their competitors. We believe that this information is useful for investors and financial institutions seeking to analyze and compare companies on the basis of operating performance.

The following table illustrates the calculation of Non-GAAP adjusted net sales per reportable segment and Non-GAAP adjusted operating profit per reportable segment using “Net Sales - Aerospace”, "Net Sales - Distribution", "Operating Profit - Aerospace" and “Operating Profit - Distribution” from Footnote 19, Segment and Geographic





Information, to the consolidated financial statements from the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2013.

Table 7. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information - Operating Segments
(In thousands)
 
For the three months ended
 
For the twelve months ended
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
AEROSPACE SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME:
GAAP net sales - Aerospace segment
$
151,036

 
$
145,283

 
$
580,769

 
$
547,403

Sales adjustment due to resolution of contract claim
(2,500
)
 

 
(2,500
)
 

Adjusted net sales - Aerospace segment
$
148,536

 
$
145,283

 
$
578,269

 
$
547,403

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP operating income - Aerospace segment
$
22,673

 
$
17,472

 
$
89,142

 
$
80,424

% of GAAP net sales
15.0
%
 
12.0
%
 
15.3
%
 
14.7
%
FMU-143 litigation settlement
$

 
$
6,204

 
$

 
$
6,204

Resolution of Aerospace contract claim
3,297

 

 
3,297

 

Severance related to Aerospace realignment
455

 

 
455

 

Aerospace contract claim settlement

 

 
586

 

Non-GAAP adjusted operating income - Aerospace segment
$
26,425

 
$
23,676

 
$
93,480

 
$
86,628

% of adjusted net sales
17.8
%
 
16.3
%
 
16.2
%
 
15.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DISTRIBUTION SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME:
GAAP net sales from continuing operations - Distribution segment
$
248,280

 
$
228,552

 
$
1,012,059

 
$
930,131

Net sales from discontinued operations
4,814

 
4,889

 
20,117

 
20,619

Adjusted net sales - Distribution segment
$
253,094

 
$
233,441

 
$
1,032,176

 
$
950,750

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP operating income from continuing operations - Distribution segment
$
11,155

 
$
10,920

 
$
50,560

 
$
46,894

% of GAAP net sales from continuing operations
4.5
%
 
4.8
%
 
5.0
%
 
5.0
%
Operating (loss) income from discontinued operations
$
(1,099
)
 
$
222

 
$
92

 
$
1,251

Costs associated with disposal of Canadian operations
1,490

 

 
1,490

 

Non-GAAP adjusted operating income - Distribution segment
$
11,546

 
$
11,142

 
$
52,142

 
$
48,145

% of adjusted net sales
4.6
%
 
4.8
%
 
5.1
%
 
5.1
%




About Kaman Corporation
Kaman Corporation, founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer Charles H. Kaman, and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut conducts business in the aerospace and industrial distribution markets.  The company produces and/or markets widely used proprietary aircraft bearings and components; complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial, military and general aviation fixed and rotary wing aircraft; aerostructure engineering design analysis and FAA certification services; safe and arm solutions for missile and bomb systems for the U.S. and allied militaries; subcontract helicopter work; and support for the company's SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters and K-MAX medium-to-heavy lift helicopters.  The company is a leading distributor of industrial parts, and operates more than 200 customer service centers and five distribution centers across North America.  Kaman offers more than four million items including bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical, material handling, motion control, fluid power, automation and MRO supplies to customers in virtually every industry.  Additionally, Kaman provides engineering, design and support for automation, electrical, linear, hydraulic and pneumatic systems as well as belting and rubber fabrication, customized mechanical services, hose assemblies, repair, fluid analysis and motor management. 








FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements also may be included in other publicly available documents issued by the Company and in oral statements made by our officers and representatives from time to time. These forward-looking statements are intended to provide management's current expectations or plans for the Company's future operating and financial performance, based on assumptions currently believed to be valid. They can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. Examples of forward looking statements include, among others, statements relating to future sales, earnings, cash flows, results of operations, uses of cash and other measures of financial performance.

Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: (i) changes in domestic and foreign economic and competitive conditions in markets served by the Company, particularly the defense, commercial aviation and industrial production markets; (ii) changes in government and customer priorities and requirements (including cost-cutting initiatives, the potential deferral of awards, terminations or reductions of expenditures to respond to the priorities of Congress and the Administration, or budgetary cuts resulting from Congressional actions or automatic sequestration under the Budget Control Act of 2011, as modified by the enactment of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012); (iii) changes in geopolitical conditions in countries where the Company does or intends to do business; (iv) the successful conclusion of competitions for government programs and thereafter contract negotiations with government authorities, both foreign and domestic; (v) the existence of standard government contract provisions permitting renegotiation of terms and termination for the convenience of the government; (vi) the satisfactory conclusion to government inquiries or investigations regarding government programs, including the satisfactory resolution of the Wichita subpoena matter; (vii) risks and uncertainties associated with the successful implementation and ramp up of significant new programs; (viii) potential difficulties associated with variable acceptance test results, given sensitive production materials and extreme test parameters; (ix) the successful resale of the SH-2G(I) aircraft, equipment and spare parts; (x) the receipt and successful execution of production orders for the JPF U.S. government contract, including the exercise of all contract options and receipt of orders from allied militaries, as all have been assumed in connection with goodwill impairment evaluations; (xi) the continued support of the existing K-MAX® helicopter fleet, including sale of existing K-MAX® spare parts inventory; (xii) the accuracy of current cost estimates associated with environmental remediation activities at the Bloomfield, Moosup and New Hartford, CT facilities and our U.K. facilities; (xiii) the profitable integration of acquired businesses into the Company's operations; (xiv) changes in supplier sales or vendor incentive policies; (xv) the effects of price increases or decreases; (xvi) the effects of pension regulations, pension plan assumptions, pension plan asset performance and future contributions; (xvii) future levels of indebtedness and capital expenditures; (xviii) the future availability of credit, the ability of the Company to maintain its current credit rating and the impact on the Company's funding costs and competitive position if it is unable to do so; (xix) the continued availability of raw materials and other commodities in adequate supplies and the effect of increased costs for such items; (xx) the effects of currency exchange rates and foreign competition on future operations; (xxi) changes in laws and regulations, taxes, interest rates, inflation rates and general business conditions; (xxii) future repurchases and/or issuances of common stock and (xxiii) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking information provided in this release should be considered with these factors in mind. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release.

###

Contact: Eric Remington
V.P., Investor Relations
(860) 243-6334
Eric.Remington@kaman.com









KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands except per share amounts)

 
For the Three Months Ended
 
For the Twelve months ended
 
December 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
 
December 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
Net sales
$
399,316

 
$
373,835

 
$
1,592,828

 
$
1,477,534

Cost of sales
289,844

 
269,749

 
1,150,855

 
1,064,962

Gross profit
109,472

 
104,086

 
441,973

 
412,572

Selling, general and administrative expenses
86,147

 
85,214

 
349,030

 
324,722

Net (gain)/loss on sale of assets
84

 
220

 
105

 
269

Operating income from continuing operations
23,241

 
18,652

 
92,838

 
87,581

Interest expense, net
3,563

 
3,060

 
12,185

 
11,646

Other (income) expense, net
326

 
249

 
(175
)
 
(339
)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
19,352

 
15,343

 
80,828

 
76,274

Income tax expense
5,418

 
5,607

 
26,900

 
26,346

Net earnings from continuing operations
$
13,934

 
$
9,736

 
$
53,928

 
$
49,928

Earnings from discontinued operations, net of taxes
(1,096
)
 
222

 
(226
)
 
1,214

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes
1,323

 

 
1,323

 

Total earnings from discontinued operations
227

 
222

 
1,097

 
1,214

Net earnings
14,161

 
9,958

 
55,025

 
51,142

Net earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic net earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.52

 
$
0.37

 
$
2.04

 
$
1.90

Basic net earnings per share from discontinued operations
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.01

 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.05

Basic net earnings per share from disposal of discontinued operations
$
0.05

 
$

 
$
0.05

 
$

Basic net earnings per share
$
0.53

 
$
0.38

 
$
2.08

 
$
1.95

Diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.52

 
$
0.37

 
$
2.03

 
$
1.88

Diluted net earnings per share from discontinued operations
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.01

 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.05

Diluted net earnings per share from disposal of discontinued operations
$
0.05

 
$

 
$
0.05

 
$

Diluted net earnings per share
$
0.53

 
$
0.38

 
$
2.07

 
$
1.93

Average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Basic
26,559

 
26,232

 
26,425

 
26,246

Diluted
26,867

 
26,412

 
26,622

 
26,500

Dividends declared per share
$
0.16

 
$
0.16

 
$
0.64

 
$
0.60








KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
 
December 31, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
16,593

 
$
14,985

Accounts receivable, net
180,798

 
190,081

Inventories
367,385

 
339,846

Deferred income taxes
25,835

 
25,018

Income taxes receivable

 
527

Other current assets
27,434

 
29,645

Total current assets
618,045

 
600,102

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $149,696 and $142,657, respectively
128,669

 
111,895

Goodwill
192,046

 
153,267

Other intangible assets, net
92,913

 
73,816

Deferred income taxes
42,905

 
38,434

Other assets
22,415

 
18,884

Total assets
$
1,096,993

 
$
996,398

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 

 
 

Notes payable
$
21

 
$
1,685

Current portion of long-term debt
10,000

 
5,000

Accounts payable – trade
113,143

 
106,025

Accrued salaries and wages
35,869

 
35,766

Current portion of amount due to Commonwealth of Australia
6,659

 
6,487

Other accruals and payables
55,368

 
62,748

Income taxes payable
2,892

 
987

Total current liabilities
223,952

 
218,698

Long-term debt, excluding current portion
249,585

 
198,522

Deferred income taxes
5,150

 
6,827

Underfunded pension
148,703

 
135,829

Due to Commonwealth of Australia, excluding current portion

 
6,566

Other long-term liabilities
49,410

 
56,885

Commitments and contingencies

 

Shareholders' equity:
 

 
 

Preferred stock, $1 par value, 200,000 shares authorized; none outstanding

 

Common stock, $1 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; voting; 26,881,257 and 26,495,828 shares issued, respectively
26,881

 
26,496

Additional paid-in capital
122,522

 
109,584

Retained earnings
399,473

 
361,389

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(121,590
)
 
(117,946
)
Less 277,473 and 258,424 shares of common stock, respectively, held in treasury, at cost
(7,093
)
 
(6,452
)
Total shareholders’ equity
420,193

 
373,071

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
1,096,993

 
$
996,398









KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
 
 
For the year ended
 
 
December 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Earnings from continuing operations
 
$
53,928

 
$
49,928

Adjustments to reconcile earnings from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations:
 
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
 
28,383

 
23,168

Accretion of convertible notes discount
 
1,738

 
1,679

Change in allowance for doubtful accounts
 
(382
)
 
(495
)
Net (gain) loss on sale of assets
 
105

 
269

Change in amount Due to Commonwealth of Australia, net of gain (loss) on derivative instruments
 
(427
)
 
279

Stock compensation expense
 
5,865

 
6,806

Excess tax (expense) benefit from share-based compensation arrangements
 
(883
)
 
(779
)
Deferred income taxes
 
(1,210
)
 
5,472

Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions/divestitures:
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
27,105

 
(2,970
)
Inventories
 
(21,289
)
 
(12,502
)
Income tax receivable
 
527

 
1,893

Other current assets
 
4,619

 
6,861

Accounts payable-trade
 
1,688

 
1,358

Other accrued expenses and payables
 
(16,114
)
 
(19,798
)
Income taxes payable
 
(576
)
 
42

Pension liabilities
 
56

 
(14,150
)
Other long-term liabilities
 
1,447

 
(3,200
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations
 
84,580

 
43,861

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations
 
(3,610
)
 
982

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
80,970

 
$
44,843

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sale of assets
 
348

 
355

Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations
 
8,743

 

Expenditures for property, plant & equipment
 
(32,569
)
 
(28,816
)
Acquisition of businesses including earn out adjustments, net of cash received
 
(87,977
)
 
(77,672
)
Other, net
 
(6,401
)
 
17

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations
 
(117,856
)
 
(106,116
)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations
 
(8
)
 
(16
)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
$
(117,864
)
 
$
(106,132
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit agreements
 
(11,348
)
 
62,021

Borrowings under Term Loan Facility
 
100,000

 

Debt repayment
 
(35,000
)
 
(5,000
)
Net change in book overdraft
 
(2,698
)
 
4,372

Proceeds from exercise of employee stock awards
 
7,550

 
5,458

Purchase of treasury shares
 
(733
)
 
(5,583
)
Dividends paid
 
(16,882
)
 
(15,199
)
Debt issuance costs
 
(2,132
)
 
(715
)
Windfall tax (expense) benefit
 
883

 
779

Other
 

 
(660
)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations
 
39,640

 
45,473

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities of discontinued operations
 
(1,067
)
 
(1,094
)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
$
38,573

 
$
44,379

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
1,679

 
(16,910
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
(71
)
 
(337
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
14,985

 
32,232

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
16,593

 
$
14,985