MSA Announces Third Quarter Results
"It's clear from our top line sales that the effects of the ongoing global recession continued to impact MSA's business across each of our geographic segments throughout the third quarter," said
Sales in the company's North American segment decreased
Sales in the company's European segment decreased
Sales in
Third quarter 2009 net income in the North American segment was essentially flat, down
The European segment reported a net loss of
Net income in
Mr. Lambert commented that while the economy is showing some signs of stabilization, the recession's impact on unemployment levels will continue to present hurdles for MSA for the balance of 2009 and into 2010. "While I believe we have seen the worst of the recession, there are still many challenges ahead for MSA, as well as for the global economy in general. This means we must, and will, remain diligent in our efforts to manage costs and working capital - steps that have served MSA well throughout the year," he said.
"Our challenges are clear and we are responding to them. Our full focus is on deploying the actions necessary to strengthen our gross margins and improve productivity in our factories, while continuously adjusting our workforce to better align with reduced sales levels during this recession," Mr. Lambert concluded.
About MSA:
Established in 1914, MSA is a global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people's health and safety. Many MSA products typically integrate any 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 the fire service, oil, gas and petrochemical industry, homeland security, construction, mining and other industries, as well as the military. Principal products include self-contained breathing apparatus, gas masks, gas detection instruments, head protection, ballistic body armor, fall protection devices and thermal imaging cameras. The company also provides a broad range of consumer and contractor safety products through retail channels. These products are marketed and sold under the MSA Safety Works brand. MSA has annual sales of approximately
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 Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 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 spending patterns of government agencies, competitive pressures, product liability claims and our ability to collect related insurance receivables, 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
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net sales $228,486 $285,941 $673,893 $845,447
Other income 150 1,607 1,681 4,130
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228,636 287,548 675,574 849,577
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Cost of products sold 145,354 177,203 422,469 518,768
Selling, general and
administrative 57,313 67,921 170,174 202,934
Research and
development 7,119 9,485 21,405 26,039
Restructuring and other
charges 840 1,045 9,901 3,276
Interest 1,681 2,307 5,442 7,082
Currency exchange
losses (gains) 42 (879) (305) 3,139
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212,349 257,082 629,086 761,238
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Income before income
taxes 16,287 30,466 46,488 88,339
Provision for income
taxes 5,154 12,342 15,754 34,119
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Net income 11,133 18,124 30,734 54,220
Net income attributable
to noncontrolling
interests (179) (181) (101) (296)
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Net income attributable
to Mine Safety
Appliances Company 10,954 17,943 30,633 53,924
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Basic earnings per
common share $0.31 $0.50 $0.86 $1.51
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Diluted earnings per
common share $0.30 $0.50 $0.85 $1.50
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Dividends per common
share $0.24 $0.24 $0.72 $0.70
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Basic shares
outstanding 35,680 35,617 35,662 35,584
Diluted shares
outstanding 35,938 35,961 35,860 35,990
Mine Safety Appliances Company
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
September 30, December 31,
2009 2008
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Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $58,581 $50,894
Trade receivables, net 182,632 198,622
Inventories 140,697 159,428
Other current assets 52,768 68,831
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Total current assets 434,678 477,775
Property, net 147,733 141,409
Prepaid pension cost 81,901 78,037
Goodwill 85,134 83,211
Other noncurrent assets 116,634 95,378
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Total 866,080 875,810
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Current liabilities
Notes payable and current portion of
long-term debt $38,232 $60,849
Accounts payable 49,150 50,126
Other current liabilities 99,095 108,712
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Total current liabilities 186,477 219,687
Long-term debt 82,120 94,082
Pensions and other employee benefits 125,793 120,494
Deferred tax liabilities 36,393 36,491
Other noncurrent liabilities 11,524 9,931
Equity 423,773 395,125
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Total 866,080 875,810
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Mine Safety Appliances Company
Segment Information (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net sales
North America $107,054 $140,819 $330,133 $436,143
Europe 59,361 72,796 172,112 210,054
International 62,071 72,326 171,648 199,250
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Total 228,486 285,941 673,893 845,447
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Net income (loss)
attributable to Mine
Safety Appliances
Company
North America $10,767 $10,972 $25,403 $37,166
Europe (1,660) 2,430 837 7,928
International 2,266 3,354 4,349 10,476
Reconciling (419) 1,187 44 (1,646)
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Total 10,954 17,943 30,633 53,924
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SOURCE MSA
Mark Deasy
MSA
+1-412-967-3357
