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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM: MSA Safety Incorporated
Ticker: MSA (NYSE)
Contact: Mark Deasy - (724) 741- 8570
MSA Announces Second Quarter Results
Adjusted EPS of $0.60 reflects ongoing challenges
PITTSBURGH, July 23, 2014 - Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA) today reported results for the second quarter of 2014.
Quarterly Highlights
Revenue was $282 million, down 1 percent from the second quarter of 2013. Income from continuing operations was $22 million or $0.59 per basic share.
Products developed within the last five years drove 32 percent of quarterly core product revenue compared to 22 percent in the same period a year ago.
Gross profit was 45.9 percent of sales, up 50 basis points from a year ago on strong core product margins.
Excluding foreign exchange gains and restructuring charges, adjusted earnings were $23 million, or $0.60 per basic share.
“The quarterly comparison reflects various challenges in the second quarter associated with North American self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) sales and the related delay in securing government approval for a new product platform, as well as non-recurring large shipments of fixed gas and flame detection (FGFD) systems. Despite these challenges, I am pleased by the performance of our base business in MSA’s core product lines, and the advancements we are making in developing and introducing exciting new products," said William M. Lambert, MSA President and CEO.

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Excluding sales of SCBA and FGFD systems, local currency sales of MSA core products increased 4 percent, while margins across all core product areas saw meaningful improvement.
"Our business in the second quarter of last year reflected strong growth in North American SCBA revenue, as the market purchased breathing apparatus in anticipation of the adoption of a new performance standard issued by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Our 2013 second quarter results also reflected strong shipments of several large FGFD systems in multiple geographic regions," Mr. Lambert explained.
Quarterly Reporting Segment Analysis:
Second quarter sales in MSA's North American segment decreased $4 million, compared to the same period of 2013. The lower level of revenue was driven by a $4 million decline in SCBA sales associated with ongoing product approval delays and a $2 million decline in fixed gas and flame detection sales. These declines were partially offset by improvements in sales of head protection and portable gas detection products. Net income increased by $2 million compared to a year ago on improved product margins and a lower level of selling, general and administrative expense.
Sales in MSAs European segment increased by $11 million, or 16 percent, compared to the same period last year. Excluding favorable currency effects from a strengthening euro,
sales increased by $8 million or 11 percent, primarily on the strength of ballistic helmet shipments to a military customer in Western Europe and improved sales of fixed gas and flame detection systems in the Middle East. Local currency net income increased by $3 million, as higher gross profit and lower restructuring charges were partially offset by increased selling, general and administrative expenses.

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Continuing sales in MSAs International segment decreased $10 million, or 14 percent, due to weakening business conditions in South Africa, China and Latin America. Excluding unfavorable currency effects, local currency sales were down $6 million on lower large SCBA shipments in China and a lower level of fixed gas and flame detection shipments in Asia and Latin America. Local currency net income decreased by $5 million on the lower level of sales and higher research and development costs.
“While I expect some of our current challenges to persist into the third quarter, we remain committed to executing our strategy," Mr. Lambert said. "As we turn the page on MSA's 100th anniversary, we will continue to focus on the key areas that have consistently enhanced shareholder value over the past several years and positioned MSA as a market leader within the safety industry," Mr. Lambert concluded.

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MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except earnings per share)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
282,493

 
$
285,859

 
$
547,538

 
$
555,745

Other income, net
45

 
514

 
401

 
377

 
282,538

 
286,373

 
547,939

 
556,122

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of products sold
152,823

 
156,195

 
296,053

 
304,377

Selling, general and administrative
82,835

 
79,099

 
168,076

 
160,707

Research and development
11,943

 
11,398

 
23,184

 
21,982

Restructuring and other charges
857

 
2,427

 
2,757

 
2,427

Interest expense
2,594

 
2,750

 
5,124

 
5,410

Currency exchange (gains) losses, net
(309
)
 
1,060

 
43

 
2,312

 
250,743

 
252,929

 
495,237

 
497,215

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
31,795

 
33,444

 
52,702

 
58,907

Provision for income taxes
9,753

 
10,005

 
17,357

 
16,925

Income from continuing operations
22,042

 
23,439

 
35,345

 
41,982

Income from discontinued operations
453

 
952

 
1,067

 
1,804

Net income
22,495

 
24,391

 
36,412

 
43,786

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(7
)
 
(342
)
 
102

 
(451
)
Net income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated
22,488

 
24,049

 
36,514

 
43,335

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
22,132

 
23,315

 
35,654

 
41,942

Income from discontinued operations
356

 
734

 
860

 
1,393

Net income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated
22,488

 
24,049

 
36,514

 
43,335

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share Attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated
Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$0.59
 
$0.63
 
$0.96
 
$1.13
Income from discontinued operations
$0.01
 
$0.02
 
$0.02
 
$0.04
  Net income
$0.60
 
$0.65
 
$0.98
 
$1.17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$0.58
 
$0.62
 
$0.94
 
$1.11
Income from discontinued operations
$0.01
 
$0.02
 
$0.02
 
$0.04
  Net income
$0.59
 
$0.64
 
$0.96
 
$1.15
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic shares outstanding
37,128

 
36,880

 
37,072

 
36,807

Diluted shares outstanding
37,719

 
37,431

 
37,669

 
37,400


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MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Current assets
 
 
 
  Cash and cash equivalents
$
96,183

 
$
96,265

  Trade receivables, net
209,064

 
200,364

  Inventories
151,792

 
136,837

  Other current assets
67,040

 
67,500

   Total current assets
524,079

 
500,966

 
 
 
 
Property, net
153,095

 
152,755

Prepaid pension cost
128,089

 
121,054

Goodwill
259,688

 
260,134

Other noncurrent assets
221,416

 
199,361

   Total
1,286,367

 
1,234,270

 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
  Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
$
6,682

 
$
7,500

  Accounts payable
70,376

 
66,902

  Other current liabilities
117,320

 
117,162

   Total current liabilities
194,378

 
191,564

 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
281,667

 
260,667

Pensions and other employee benefits
153,192

 
152,084

Deferred tax liabilities
47,872

 
49,621

Other noncurrent liabilities
11,156

 
7,987

Equity
598,102

 
572,347

   Total
1,286,367

 
1,234,270


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MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
22,495

 
$
24,391

 
$
36,412

 
$
43,786

Depreciation and amortization
7,656

 
7,932

 
15,115

 
15,777

Change in working capital
(25,433
)
 
(20,650
)
 
(20,845
)
 
(28,503
)
Other operating
1,195

 
4,048

 
(15,372
)
 
(9,283
)
  Cash from operations
5,913

 
15,721

 
15,310

 
21,777

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(7,324
)
 
(9,504
)
 
(14,528
)
 
(16,956
)
Property disposals

 
39

 

 
86

  Cash from investing
(7,324
)
 
(9,465
)
 
(14,528
)
 
(16,870
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Change in debt
4,886

 
14,023

 
20,183

 
21,205

Cash dividends paid
(11,320
)
 
(11,161
)
 
(22,501
)
 
(21,533
)
Other financing
1,621

 
(928
)
 
2,075

 
(1,670
)
  Cash from financing
(4,813
)
 
1,934

 
(243
)
 
(1,998
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exchange rate changes
195

 
(2,570
)
 
(621
)
 
(3,214
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease) increase in cash
(6,029
)
 
5,620

 
(82
)
 
(305
)

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MSA Safety Incorporated
Segment Information (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  North America
$
138,782

 
$
142,684

 
$
268,303

 
$
271,620

  Europe
78,883

 
67,997

 
153,821

 
141,120

  International
64,828

 
75,178

 
125,414

 
143,005

   Total
282,493

 
285,859

 
547,538

 
555,745

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  North America
$
19,196

 
$
17,032

 
$
31,676

 
$
29,637

  Europe
6,199

 
3,210

 
10,316

 
8,593

  International
2,544

 
7,770

 
6,403

 
15,566

  Reconciling Items
(5,807
)
 
(4,697
)
 
(12,741
)
 
(11,854
)
Income from continuing operations
22,132

 
23,315

 
35,654

 
41,942

  Discontinued operations
356

 
734

 
860

 
1,393

   Total
22,488

 
24,049

 
36,514

 
43,335

MSA’s sales are allocated to each country based primarily on the destination of the end-customer. Effective January 1, 2014, the General Monitors business has been fully integrated into MSA. As such, sales made by General Monitors companies now follow a similar allocation methodology by which sales are allocated to each country based on the destination of the end-customer and the value added to that order. In prior years, sales made by General Monitors companies were reported as domestic sales based on the country from which the product was shipped. The 2013 results presented above have been restated to reflect this change in allocation methodology.

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MSA Safety Incorporated
Reconciliation of As Reported Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted Earnings / Earnings per Share (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2014


2013
 
%
Change
 
2014
 
2013
 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated
$
22,488

 
$
24,049

 
(6.5)%
 
$
36,514

 
$
43,335

 
(15.7)%
Less: Income from discontinued operations
356

 
734

 
 
 
860

 
1,393

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
22,132

 
23,315

 
(5.1)%
 
35,654

 
41,942

 
(15.0)%
Foreign currency (gain) / loss
(309
)
 
1,060

 
 
 
43

 
2,312

 
 
Restructuring charges
857

 
2,427

 
 
 
2,757

 
2,427

 
 
Income tax (expense)
(168
)
 
(1,043
)
 
 
 
(921
)
 
(1,360
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted earnings
22,512

 
25,759

 
(12.6)%
 
37,533

 
45,321

 
(17.2)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted earnings per
basic share
$
0.60

 
$
0.69

 
(13.0)%
 
$
1.01

 
$
1.22

 
(17.2)%
Management believes that adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share are useful measures for investors when analyzing ongoing operating trends. There can be no assurances that additional special items will not occur in future periods, nor that MSA's definition of adjusted earnings is consistent with that of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider both net income determined on a GAAP basis as well as adjusted earnings. Management does not use these non-GAAP financial measures for any purpose other than the reasons stated above.


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About MSA:    
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive line of products is used by workers around the world in a broad range of industries, including the fire service, the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, construction, mining and utilities, as well as the military. Principal products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, handheld gas detection instruments, head protection products, fall protection devices and thermal imaging cameras. The company also provides a broad range of consumer and contractor safety products through a joint venture with MCR Safety. These products are marketed and sold under the Safety Works® brand. MSA, based north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., has annual sales of approximately $1.1 billion, manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America, and 42 international locations. Additional information is available on the company’s Web site at www.MSAsafety.com. Information on Safety Works products can be found at www.SafetyWorks.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for historical information, certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, including without limitation all projections and anticipated levels of future performance, involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed herein. Actual results can be affected by any number of factors, many of which are outside of management’s control. Among the factors that could cause such differences are global economic conditions, spending patterns of government agencies, competitive pressures, product liability claims, the success of new product introductions, currency exchange rate fluctuations, the identification and successful integration of acquisitions and the risks of doing business in foreign countries. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are detailed from time-to-time in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). You are strongly urged to review all such filings for a more detailed discussion of such risks and uncertainties. MSA’s SEC filings are readily obtainable at no charge at sec.gov, as well as on a number of other commercial websites.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This earnings release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures include adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per basic share. The presentation of these financial measures does not comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). For an explanation of these measures, together with a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, see the Reconciliation of As Reported Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures in the financial tables section above.
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