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[LOGO]
NEWS
KADANT
AN ACCENT ON INNOVATION
One Technology Park Drive
Westford, MA 01886

Investor contact: Thomas M. O’Brien, 978-776-2000
Media contact: Wes Martz, 269-278-1715

Kadant Reports 2014 Third Quarter Results
Lowers 2014 EPS Guidance Primarily Due to FX and Restructuring
Expects Record Revenues and Adjusted EPS for 2014

WESTFORD, Mass., October 27, 2014 – Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2014.

Third Quarter 2014 Financial Highlights

GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations increased 5% to $0.60 in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $0.57 in the third quarter of 2013. Guidance was $0.52 to $0.54. Adjusted diluted EPS increased 11% to $0.63 in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $0.57 in the third quarter of 2013.

Revenue increased 8% to $99 million in the third quarter of 2014, including $9 million from acquisitions, compared to $91 million in the third quarter of 2013. Guidance was $94 to $96 million.

Bookings increased 23% to $100 million in the third quarter of 2014, including $9 million from acquisitions, compared to $82 million in the third quarter of 2013. Excluding acquisitions, bookings increased 12% in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the third quarter of 2013 and 13% for the corresponding nine-month periods.

Parts and consumables revenue increased 21% to a record $63 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $52 million in the third quarter of 2013.

Gross margin was 44.7% in the third quarter of 2014 compared to 43.9% in the third quarter of 2013.

Net income from continuing operations was $6.7 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $6.5 million in the third quarter of 2013.

Adjusted EBITDA was the second highest in the Company’s history, increasing 9% to $13 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $12 million in the third quarter of 2013.

Backlog increased 30% to $128 million at the end of the third quarter of 2014 compared to $99 million in the third quarter of 2013.

Cash flows from continuing operations increased 20% to $15 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $13 million in the third quarter of 2013.

Repurchases of common stock were $2 million in the third quarter of 2014.

Note: Adjusted diluted EPS and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items as detailed later in this press release under the heading “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and in the reconciliation tables below.



Management Commentary

“We had a solid third quarter with strong cash flows, gross margin, adjusted EBITDA, and a new record for parts and consumables revenue,” said Jonathan W. Painter, president and chief executive officer of Kadant Inc. “We exceeded our EPS guidance due to strong revenue performance, particularly in our Stock-Preparation and Wood Processing Systems product lines.

“Revenue was $99 million in the third quarter of 2014, increasing 8 percent compared to the third quarter of 2013, including a 47 percent increase in North America. We were pleased with our record parts and consumables revenue, which increased 21 percent to $63 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the third quarter of 2013, and reflects the continued focus we have placed on our parts and consumables business over the past several years.

“We are on track to achieve record adjusted EBITDA for the year. Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2014 was the second highest in our history at $13 million, up 9 percent compared to the third quarter of last year. Cash flows were excellent in the third quarter of 2014 at $15 million, up 20 percent compared to the third quarter of 2013, and we ended the third quarter of 2014 with net cash of $19 million.

“Our bookings of $100 million in the third quarter of 2014, including $9 million from acquisitions, increased 23 percent compared to the third quarter of 2013. Excluding bookings from acquisitions, our bookings in the third quarter of 2014 increased 12 percent compared to the third quarter of 2013 and increased 13 percent for the corresponding nine-month periods. We have put a lot of effort into several strategic initiatives to promote internal growth and it is nice to see these positive results.”    

Third Quarter 2014

Kadant reported revenue of $98.7 million in the third quarter of 2014, an increase of $7.4 million, or 8 percent, compared with $91.3 million in the third quarter of 2013. Revenue for the third quarter of 2014 included $8.6 million from acquisitions and a $0.3 million increase from foreign currency translation compared to the third quarter of 2013. Operating income from continuing operations was $10.2 million in the third quarter of 2014, including $0.5 million of restructuring costs, compared to $9.9 million in the third quarter of 2013. Adjusted operating income, a non-GAAP measure, was $10.7 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $10.0 million in the third quarter of 2013.

Net income from continuing operations was $6.7 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $6.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2013. Adjusted net income from continuing operations, a non-GAAP measure, was $7.0 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $6.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2013.


Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS Reconciliation (non-GAAP)
Three Months Ended
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Three Months Ended
Sept. 28, 2013
($ in millions)
 
Diluted EPS
 
($ in millions)
 
Diluted EPS
Income and Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations Attributable to Kadant, as reported
$
6.7

 
$
0.60

 
$
6.5

 
$
0.57

Restructuring costs, net of tax
0.3

 
0.03

 

 

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS
$
7.0

 
$
0.63

 
$
6.5

 
$
0.57





Guidance
    
“While we were pleased with our revenue and EPS performance in the third quarter, delays in capital shipments, weakening market conditions in Europe and South America, and an unfavorable effect from foreign currency exchange have adversely affected our outlook for the fourth quarter,” Mr. Painter continued. "We expect to achieve GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.72 to $0.74 in the fourth quarter of 2014 on revenue of $104 to $106 million. If achieved, this fourth quarter diluted EPS would be a record on an adjusted basis. In addition, we expect to finish the year with record annual revenues, bookings, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS. For the full year, we expect revenue of $401 to $403 million, narrowed from our previous guidance of $400 to $410 million. We expect to achieve GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $2.47 to $2.49, revised from our previous guidance of $2.50 to $2.60. We are lowering our full year 2014 EPS guidance due to a $0.03 unfavorable effect from foreign currency exchange and $0.03 of restructuring costs, as well as our reduced expectations for the fourth quarter. Our full year diluted EPS guidance includes $0.17 of expense related to acquired inventory and backlog associated with businesses acquired in 2013 and $0.06 of restructuring costs.”

Conference Call

Kadant will hold a webcast with a slide presentation for investors on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at 11 a.m. eastern time to discuss its third quarter performance, as well as future expectations. To access the webcast, including the slideshow and accompanying audio, go to www.kadant.com and click on “Investors”. To listen to the webcast via teleconference, call 877-703-6107 within the U.S., or +1-857-244-7306 outside the U.S. and reference participant passcode 83375884. Prior to the call, our earnings release and the slides used in the webcast presentation will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and will be available at www.sec.gov. An archive of the webcast presentation will be available on our Web site until November 28, 2014.

Shortly after the webcast, Kadant will post its updated general investor presentation incorporating the third quarter results on its Web site at www.kadant.com under the “Investors” section.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, including increases or decreases in revenues excluding the effect of acquisitions and foreign currency translation, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).

We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our core business or future outlook. We believe that the inclusion of such measures helps investors to gain an understanding of our underlying operating performance and future prospects, consistent with how management measures and forecasts our performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods or forecasts. Such measures are also used by us in our financial and operating decision-making and for compensation purposes. We also believe this information is responsive to investors' requests and gives them an additional measure of our performance.
    
The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for the results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release have limitations associated with their use as compared to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, in that they may be different from, and therefore not comparable to, similar measures used by other companies.




We present increases or decreases in revenues excluding the effect of acquisitions and foreign currency translation to provide investors insight into underlying revenue trends.
        
Adjusted operating income and adjusted EBITDA exclude pre-tax restructuring costs of $0.5 million and $0.9 million for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2014, respectively, and exclude pre-tax expense related to acquired backlog and inventory of $2.6 million for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2014. Adjusted operating income and adjusted EBITDA exclude pre-tax restructuring costs of $0.3 million for the nine-month period ended September 28, 2013. These items are excluded as they are not indicative of our core operating results and not comparable to other periods, which have differing levels of incremental costs or none at all.

Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS exclude after-tax restructuring costs of $0.3 million ($0.5 million net of tax of $0.2 million) in the three-month period ended September 27, 2014. Adjusted diluted EPS in the three-month periods ended September 27, 2014 and September 28, 2013 was calculated using the reported weighted average diluted shares for each period.

Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in this press release.

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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
Consolidated Statement of Income
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
98,719

 
$
91,315

 
$
296,921

 
$
249,684

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Costs and Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenues
 
54,607

 
51,194

 
165,547

 
133,597

 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
 
31,872

 
28,606

 
95,942

 
85,001

 
Research and development expenses
 
1,555

 
1,558

 
4,696

 
5,114

 
Restructuring costs and other income, net (a)
 
534

 
45

 
928

 
263

 
 
 
88,568

 
81,403

 
267,113

 
223,975

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
10,151

 
9,912

 
29,808

 
25,709

Interest Income
 
42

 
155

 
346

 
406

Interest Expense
 
(210
)
 
(239
)
 
(766
)
 
(635
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from Continuing Operations before Provision
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
for Income Taxes
 
9,983

 
9,828

 
29,388

 
25,480

Provision for Income Taxes
 
3,246

 
3,327

 
9,468

 
7,786

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from Continuing Operations
 
6,737

 
6,501

 
19,920

 
17,694

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
 
(4
)
 
(14
)
 
(18
)
 
(55
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income
 
6,733

 
6,487

 
19,902

 
17,639

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
(86
)
 
(40
)
 
(344
)
 
(148
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to Kadant
 
$
6,647

 
$
6,447

 
$
19,558

 
$
17,491

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts Attributable to Kadant:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from Continuing Operations
 
$
6,651

 
$
6,461

 
$
19,576

 
$
17,546

 
 
Loss from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
 
(4
)
 
(14
)
 
(18
)
 
(55
)
 
 
Net Income Attributable to Kadant
 
$
6,647

 
$
6,447

 
$
19,558

 
$
17,491

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attributable to Kadant:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.61

 
$
0.58

 
$
1.78

 
$
1.57

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
$
0.60

 
$
0.57

 
$
1.74

 
$
1.55

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per Share Attributable to Kadant:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.61

 
$
0.58

 
$
1.77

 
$
1.57

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
$
0.60

 
$
0.57

 
$
1.74

 
$
1.55

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted Average Shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
10,898

 
11,153

 
11,026

 
11,165

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
11,133

 
11,365

 
11,231

 
11,321

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
Revenues by Product Line
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (b,c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-Preparation
 
$
31,246

 
$
38,827

 
$
(7,581
)
 
$
(7,580
)
Doctoring, Cleaning, & Filtration
 
31,703

 
28,801

 
2,902

 
2,680

Fluid-Handling
 
25,420

 
21,837

 
3,583

 
3,538

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
88,369

 
89,465

 
(1,096
)
 
(1,362
)
 
Wood Processing Systems
 
8,480

 

 
8,480

 
8,480

 
Fiber-Based Products
 
1,870

 
1,850

 
20

 
20

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
98,719

 
$
91,315

 
$
7,404

 
$
7,138

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
of Currency
 
 
 
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
Increase
 
Translation (b,c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-Preparation
 
$
93,668

 
$
90,322

 
$
3,346

 
$
2,295

Doctoring, Cleaning, & Filtration
 
86,892

 
82,329

 
4,563

 
4,028

Fluid-Handling
 
77,968

 
68,464

 
9,504

 
9,123

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
258,528

 
241,115

 
17,413

 
15,446

 
Wood Processing Systems
 
29,590

 

 
29,590

 
29,590

 
Fiber-Based Products
 
8,803

 
8,569

 
234

 
234

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
296,921

 
$
249,684

 
$
47,237

 
$
45,270

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
Sequential Revenues by Product Line
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
June 28, 2014
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (b,c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-Preparation
 
$
31,246

 
$
36,248

 
$
(5,002
)
 
$
(4,637
)
Doctoring, Cleaning, & Filtration
 
31,703

 
28,180

 
3,523

 
3,790

Fluid-Handling
 
25,420

 
27,547

 
(2,127
)
 
(1,767
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
88,369

 
91,975

 
(3,606
)
 
(2,614
)
 
Wood Processing Systems
 
8,480

 
9,837

 
(1,357
)
 
(1,405
)
 
Fiber-Based Products
 
1,870

 
3,023

 
(1,153
)
 
(1,153
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
98,719

 
$
104,835

 
$
(6,116
)
 
$
(5,172
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
Revenues by Geography (d)
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (b,c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
$
54,359

 
$
36,987

 
$
17,372

 
$
17,458

Europe
 
20,932

 
25,941

 
(5,009
)
 
(5,218
)
China
 
10,700

 
14,726

 
(4,026
)
 
(4,038
)
South America
 
7,006

 
8,032

 
(1,026
)
 
(1,008
)
Other
 
5,722

 
5,629

 
93

 
(56
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
98,719

 
$
91,315

 
$
7,404

 
$
7,138

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
 
 
 
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (b,c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
$
161,125

 
$
116,215

 
$
44,910

 
$
45,214

Europe
 
68,709

 
60,108

 
8,601

 
6,223

China
 
31,043

 
38,307

 
(7,264
)
 
(7,564
)
South America
 
19,950

 
20,024

 
(74
)
 
725

Other
 
16,094

 
15,030

 
1,064

 
672

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
296,921

 
$
249,684

 
$
47,237

 
$
45,270

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
Sequential Revenues by Geography (d)
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
June 28, 2014
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (b,c)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
$
54,359

 
$
53,224

 
$
1,135

 
$
1,250

Europe
 
20,932

 
27,288

 
(6,356
)
 
(5,713
)
China
 
10,700

 
13,648

 
(2,948
)
 
(2,948
)
South America
 
7,006

 
6,074

 
932

 
1,026

Other
 
5,722

 
4,601

 
1,121

 
1,213

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
98,719

 
$
104,835

 
$
(6,116
)
 
$
(5,172
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
Business Information
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit Margin:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
45.1
%
 
44.3
%
 
45.3
%
 
46.5
%
 
 
Other
 
40.8
%
 
26.7
%
 
37.2
%
 
46.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
44.7
%
 
43.9
%
 
44.2
%
 
46.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
$
13,006

 
$
14,210

 
$
36,219

 
$
35,975

 
 
Corporate and Other
 
(2,855
)
 
(4,298
)
 
(6,411
)
 
(10,266
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
10,151

 
$
9,912

 
$
29,808

 
$
25,709

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Income (c) (g)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
$
13,540

 
$
14,255

 
$
37,208

 
$
36,238

 
 
Corporate and Other
 
(2,855
)
 
(4,298
)
 
(3,883
)
 
(10,266
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
10,685

 
$
9,957

 
$
33,325

 
$
25,972

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bookings from Continuing Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-Preparation
 
$
34,328

 
$
25,846

 
$
123,655

 
$
90,701

 
Doctoring, Cleaning, & Filtration
 
29,824

 
29,171

 
90,435

 
85,079

 
Fluid-Handling
 
25,377

 
24,775

 
78,051

 
74,497

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
89,529

 
79,792

 
292,141

 
250,277

 
 
Wood Processing Systems
 
8,533

 

 
30,034

 

 
 
Fiber-Based Products
 
2,402

 
1,844

 
7,936

 
8,769

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
100,464

 
$
81,636

 
$
330,111

 
$
259,046

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures from Continuing Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
$
1,325

 
$
1,427

 
$
2,614

 
$
3,825

 
 
Corporate and Other
 
378

 
150

 
531

 
324

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,703

 
$
1,577

 
$
3,145

 
$
4,149

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
Cash Flow and Other Data from Continuing Operations
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Provided by Operations
 
$
15,207

 
$
12,625

 
$
30,402

 
$
30,697

Depreciation and Amortization Expense
 
2,684

 
2,302

 
8,558

 
6,730

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet Data
 
 
 
 
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Dec. 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
 
 
 
 
 
$
41,719

 
$
50,200

Accounts Receivable, Net
 
 
 
 
 
67,714

 
70,271

Inventories
 
 
 
 
 
57,707

 
62,805

Unbilled Contract Costs and Fees
 
 
 
 
 
4,798

 
3,679

Other Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
19,153

 
19,333

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 
 
 
 
 
43,452

 
44,885

Intangible Assets
 
 
 
 
 
43,744

 
47,850

Goodwill
 
 
 
 
 
129,880

 
131,915

Other Assets
 
 
 
 
 
10,148

 
11,230

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
418,315

 
$
442,168

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts Payable
 
 
 
 
 
$
27,873

 
$
28,388

Short- and Long-term Debt
 
 
 
 
 
23,000

 
38,635

Other Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
99,194

 
104,724

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
150,067

 
171,747

 
Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
268,248

 
270,421

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
418,315

 
$
442,168

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA
Reconciliation
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
Sept. 27, 2014
 
Sept. 28, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to Kadant
 
$
6,647

 
$
6,447

 
$
19,558

 
$
17,491

 
 
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
86

 
40

 
344

 
148

 
 
Loss from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
 
4

 
14

 
18

 
55

 
 
Provision for Income Taxes
 
3,246

 
3,327

 
9,468

 
7,786

 
 
Interest Expense, Net
 
168

 
84

 
420

 
229

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
10,151

 
9,912

 
29,808

 
25,709

 
 
Restructuring Costs and Other Income, Net (a)
 
534

 
45

 
928

 
263

 
 
Acquired Backlog Amortization (e)
 

 

 
392

 

 
 
Acquired Profit in Inventory (f)
 

 

 
2,197

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Income (c)
 
10,685

 
9,957

 
33,325

 
25,972

 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
2,684

 
2,302

 
8,166

 
6,730

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA (c)
 
$
13,369

 
$
12,259

 
$
41,491

 
$
32,702

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
$
13,006

 
$
14,210

 
$
36,219

 
$
35,975

 
 
Restructuring Costs and Other Income, net (a)
 
534

 
45

 
928

 
263

 
 
Acquired Profit in Inventory (f)
 

 

 
61

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Income (c)
 
13,540

 
14,255

 
37,208

 
36,238

 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
1,910

 
2,180

 
5,855

 
6,371

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA (c)
 
$
15,450

 
$
16,435

 
$
43,063

 
$
42,609

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Loss
 
$
(2,855
)
 
$
(4,298
)
 
$
(6,411
)
 
$
(10,266
)
 
 
Acquired Backlog Amortization (e)
 

 

 
392

 

 
 
Acquired Profit in Inventory (f)
 

 

 
2,136

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Loss (c)
 
(2,855
)
 
(4,298
)
 
(3,883
)
 
(10,266
)
 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
774

 
122

 
2,311

 
359

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA (c)
 
$
(2,081
)
 
$
(4,176
)
 
$
(1,572
)
 
$
(9,907
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(a)
Includes restructuring costs of $534 and $928 in the three- and nine-month periods ended September 27, 2014, respectively. Includes restructuring costs of $45 in the three-month period ended September 28, 2013 and restructuring costs of $2,003, net of a gain of $1,740 on the sale of assets, in the nine-month period ended September 28, 2013.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(b)
Represents the increase (decrease) resulting from the conversion of current period amounts reported in local currencies into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of the prior period compared to the U.S. dollar amount reported in the prior period.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(c)
Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(d)
Geographic revenues are attributed to regions based on customer location.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(e)
Represents intangible amortization expense associated with backlog acquired in 2013.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(f)
Represents expense within cost of revenues associated with profit in inventory acquired in 2013.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(g)
See reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure under "Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation."
 

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About Kadant

Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. The Company’s products, technologies, and services play an integral role in enhancing process efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in resource-intensive industries. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with revenue of $344 million in 2013 and 1,800 employees in 18 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com.

The following constitutes a “Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including forward-looking statements about our expected future financial and operating performance, demand for our products, and economic and industry outlook. Our actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in Kadant’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 28, 2014. These include risks and uncertainties relating to our dependence on process industries; significance of sales and operation of manufacturing facilities in China; oriented strand board market and levels of residential construction activity; commodity and component price increases or shortages; dependence on certain suppliers; international sales and operations; our acquisition strategy; our internal growth strategy; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; competition; soundness of suppliers and customers; our effective tax rate; future restructurings; soundness of financial institutions; our debt obligations; restrictions in our credit agreement; reliance on third-party research; protection of patents and proprietary rights; failure of our information systems or breaches of data security; fluctuations in our share price; and anti-takeover provisions. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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