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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

_______________________
FORM 8-K
_______________________

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2019

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MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania
 
1-15579
 
46-4914539
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

1000 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
 
16066-5207
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 724-776-8600
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐




Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 24, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits

99.1
MSA Safety Incorporated Press Release dated April 24, 2019, announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019.






SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
 
 
 
MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
By
 
/s/ Kenneth D. Krause
 
 
 
Kenneth D. Krause
 
 
 
Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
April 24, 2019




EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.     Description

99.1



Exhibit
1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FROM: MSA Safety Incorporated
Ticker: MSA (NYSE)
Media Relations Contact: Mark Deasy (724) 741 - 8570
Investor Relations Contact: Elyse Lorenzato (724) 741 - 8525

MSA Announces First Quarter Results
Quarterly GAAP earnings were $23 million; Adjusted earnings were $44 million, growing 13 percent from a year ago

PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2019 - Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported results for the first quarter of 2019.
Quarterly Highlights

•
Revenue was $326 million, consistent with a year ago on a reported basis and increasing 3 percent on a constant currency basis.

•
GAAP operating income was $32 million or 9.9 percent of sales, compared to $44 million or 13.6 percent of sales in the same period a year ago. Adjusted operating income was $58 million or 17.9 percent of sales, compared to $55 million or 16.8 percent of sales in the same period a year ago. Adjusted operating margin increased 110 basis points from a year ago on product margin expansion and operating expense leverage.

•
GAAP earnings were $23 million or $0.59 per diluted share, compared to $32 million or $0.83 per diluted share in the same period a year ago. Adjusted earnings increased 13 percent to $44 million or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to $39 million or $1.01 per diluted share in the same period a year ago.

•
Current quarter GAAP earnings include $21 million of expense related to the company's International footprint rationalization program, which is designed to improve profitability in MSA’s International segment. $15 million of this charge reflects the recognition of currency translation adjustments associated with the closure of MSA's locations in South Africa. This non-cash charge is recorded within Currency Exchange Losses, while the remaining $6 million of expense is recorded within Restructuring Charges.

•
Recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire California-based Sierra Monitor Corporation (OTCQB: SRMC) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $33 million. Sierra Monitor is a leading provider of fixed gas and flame detection instruments and Industrial Internet of Things solutions that connect and help protect high-value infrastructure assets. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.

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Comments from Management
“MSA delivered another quarter of profitable growth. Through new product introductions and continuous improvement in our cost structure, we were able to drive adjusted earnings growth of 13 percent on revenue growth of 3 percent,” said Nish Vartanian, MSA President and CEO. He noted that the company's incoming orders and backlog levels reflect continued strength in its key end markets and geographies, highlighted by its book-to-bill ratio of 107 percent in the quarter.

Mr. Vartanian commented that the company’s revenue growth, increase in earnings and margin expansion in the quarter demonstrate the returns MSA is seeing on its R&D investments and its focus on improving productivity. “Overall, our market leading innovations like the G1 SCBA for firefighters and new industrial market products in gas detection and fall protection are supporting improvements in our sales vitality index and contributing nicely to our ability to drive profitable growth,” he said. The company’s sales vitality index - which measures the percentage of revenue from products introduced within the past five years - trended above 35 percent for the quarter.

“The momentum in our order book, coupled with our strong profitability profile and balance sheet, positions us well to continue investing in our business and creating value for all MSA stakeholders. In 2019 - our 105th year in business - we remain focused on executing our corporate strategy and fulfilling our collective mission to advance workplace safety throughout the world," Mr. Vartanian concluded.










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MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended  
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
326,038

 
$
325,894

Cost of products sold
176,056

 
178,555

Gross profit
149,982

 
147,339

 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
78,429

 
80,250

Research and development
13,705

 
12,548

Restructuring charges
5,831

 
5,274

Currency exchange losses, net (a)
16,961

 
2,008

Product liability expense
2,896

 
2,824

Operating income
32,160

 
44,435

 
 
 
 
Interest expense
2,360

 
4,781

Other income, net
(2,579
)
 
(2,340
)
Total other (income) expense, net
(219
)
 
2,441

 
 
 
 
Income before income taxes
32,379

 
41,994

Provision for income taxes
9,003

 
9,505

Net income
23,376

 
32,489

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(144
)
 
(118
)
Net income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated
$
23,232

 
$
32,371

 
 
 
 
Earnings per share attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated common shareholders:
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.60

 
$
0.85

Diluted
$
0.59

 
$
0.83

 
 
 
 
Basic shares outstanding
38,536

 
38,216

Diluted shares outstanding
39,084

 
38,778



(a) Currency exchange losses includes a $15.4 million non-cash charge related to the recognition of currency translation adjustments associated with the closure of MSA's South Africa affiliates.

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MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
107,668

 
$
140,095

Trade receivables, net
253,351

 
245,032

Inventories
172,663

 
156,602

Notes receivable, insurance companies
3,586

 
3,555

Other current assets
135,523

 
111,339

    Total current assets
672,791

 
656,623

 
 
 
 
Property, net
156,099

 
157,940

Operating lease assets, net
52,020

 
—

Prepaid pension cost
61,500

 
57,568

Goodwill
415,254

 
413,640

Notes receivable, insurance companies, noncurrent
56,368

 
56,012

Insurance receivable, noncurrent
52,640

 
56,866

Other noncurrent assets
204,696

 
209,363

   Total assets
$
1,671,368

 
$
1,608,012

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
 
 
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt, net
$
20,155

 
$
20,063

Accounts payable
75,524

 
78,367

Other current liabilities
170,591

 
183,630

   Total current liabilities
266,270

 
282,060

 
 
 
 
Long-term debt, net
357,304

 
341,311

Pensions and other employee benefits
166,294

 
166,101

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
41,962

 
—

Deferred tax liabilities
7,613

 
7,164

Product liability and other noncurrent liabilities
168,640

 
171,857

Total shareholders' equity
663,285

 
639,519

   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
1,671,368

 
$
1,608,012






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MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
23,376

 
$
32,489

Depreciation and amortization
9,326

 
9,671

Change in working capital and other operating
(31,485
)
 
(24,807
)
  Cash flow from operating activities
1,217

 
17,353

 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(4,897
)
 
(3,241
)
Change in short-term investments
(18,941
)
 
—

Property disposals
12

 
58

  Cash flow used in investing activities
(23,826
)
 
(3,183)

 
 
 
 
Change in debt
14,091

 
(9,401
)
Cash dividends paid
(14,652
)
 
(13,390
)
Other financing
(5,981
)
 
(1,825
)
  Cash flow used in financing activities
(6,542
)
 
(24,616
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash
(3,221
)
 
1,363

 
 
 
 
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
(32,372
)
 
$
(9,083
)




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MSA Safety Incorporated
Segment Information (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except percentage amounts)
 
Americas
 
International
 
Corporate
 
Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales to external customers
$
213,687

 
$
112,351

 
$
—

 
$
326,038

Operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
32,160

Operating margin %
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.9
%
Restructuring charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,831

Currency exchange losses, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
16,961

Product liability expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,896

Strategic transaction costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
456

Adjusted operating income (loss)
54,803

 
11,040

 
(7,539
)
 
58,304

Adjusted operating margin %
25.6
%
 
9.8
%
 
 
 
17.9
%
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,326

Adjusted EBITDA
60,900

 
14,171

 
(7,441
)
 
67,630

Adjusted EBITDA %
28.5
%
 
12.6
%
 
 
 
20.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales to external customers
$
209,129

 
$
116,765

 
$
—

 
$
325,894

Operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
44,435

Operating margin %
 
 
 
 
 
 
13.6
%
Restructuring charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,274

Currency exchange losses, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,008

Product liability expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,824

Strategic transaction costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
94

Adjusted operating income (loss)
50,086

 
12,778

 
(8,229
)
 
54,635

Adjusted operating margin %
23.9
%
 
10.9
%
 
 
 
16.8
%
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,671

Adjusted EBITDA
56,225

 
16,209

 
(8,128
)
 
64,306

Adjusted EBITDA %
26.9
%
 
13.9
%
 
 
 
19.7
%
The Americas segment is comprised of our operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. The International segment is comprised of our operations in all other parts of the world including Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, China, South East Asia and Australia. Certain global expenses are allocated to each segment in a manner consistent with where the benefits from the expenses are derived.

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Adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA margin are the measures used by the chief operating decision maker to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. As such, management believes that adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are useful metrics for investors. Adjusted operating income (loss) is defined as operating income excluding restructuring charges, currency exchange gains / losses, product liability expense and strategic transaction costs and adjusted operating margin is defined as adjusted operating income (loss) divided by segment sales to external customers. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as adjusted operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as adjusted EBITDA divided by segment sales to external customers. Adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are not recognized terms under GAAP and therefore do not purport to be alternatives to operating income or operating margin as a measure of operating performance. The Company's definition of adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider operating income determined on a GAAP basis in addition to these non-GAAP measures.

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MSA Safety Incorporated
Reconciliation of As Reported Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Constant currency revenue growth (Unaudited)


Consolidated
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
Breathing Apparatus
Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel
Industrial Head Protection
Portable Gas Detection
Fixed Gas and Flame Detection
Fall Protection
Core Sales
 
Non-Core Sales
 
Net Sales
GAAP reported sales change
1
%
(2
)%
2
%
(4
)%
(1
)%
17
%
1
%
 
(7
)%
 
—
%
Plus: Currency translation effects
3
%
2
 %
4
%
4
 %
3
 %
5
%
3
%

5
 %
 
3
%
Constant currency sales change
4
%
—
 %
6
%
—
 %
2
 %
22
%
4
%
 
(2
)%
 
3
%


Management believes that constant currency revenue growth is a useful metric for investors, as foreign currency translation can have a material impact on revenue growth trends. Constant currency revenue growth highlights ongoing business performance excluding the impact of fluctuating foreign currencies, which is outside of management's control. There can be no assurances that MSA's definition of constant currency revenue growth is consistent with that of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider revenue growth determined on a GAAP basis in addition to this non-GAAP financial measure.

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MSA Safety Incorporated
Reconciliation of As Reported Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Constant currency revenue growth (Unaudited)


Americas Segment
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
Breathing Apparatus
Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel
Industrial Head Protection
Portable Gas Detection
Fixed Gas and Flame Detection
Fall Protection
Core Sales
 
Non-Core Sales
 
Net Sales
GAAP reported sales change
3
%
1
%
—
%
(6
)%
1
%
27
%
2
%
 
1
%
 
2
%
Plus: Currency translation effects
—
%
—
%
3
%
1
 %
1
%
3
%
1
%
 
3
%
 
1
%
Constant currency sales change
3
%
1
%
3
%
(5
)%
2
%
30
%
3
%
 
4
%
 
3
%


Management believes that constant currency revenue growth is a useful metric for investors, as foreign currency translation can have a material impact on revenue growth trends. Constant currency revenue growth highlights ongoing business performance excluding the impact of fluctuating foreign currencies, which is outside of management's control. There can be no assurances that MSA's definition of constant currency revenue growth is consistent with that of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider revenue growth determined on a GAAP basis in addition to this non-GAAP financial measure.


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MSA Safety Incorporated
Reconciliation of As Reported Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Constant currency revenue growth (Unaudited)


International Segment
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
Breathing Apparatus
Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel
Industrial Head Protection
Portable Gas Detection
Fixed Gas and Flame Detection
Fall Protection
Core Sales
 
Non-Core Sales
 
Net Sales
GAAP reported sales change
(3
)%
(13
)%
11
%
2
%
(3
)%
5
%
(1
)%
 
(15
)%
 
(4
)%
Plus: Currency translation effects
8
 %
7
 %
8
%
8
%
7
 %
7
%
7
 %
 
7
 %
 
8
 %
Constant currency sales change
5
 %
(6
)%
19
%
10
%
4
 %
12
%
6
 %
 
(8
)%
 
4
 %


Management believes that constant currency revenue growth is a useful metric for investors, as foreign currency translation can have a material impact on revenue growth trends. Constant currency revenue growth highlights ongoing business performance excluding the impact of fluctuating foreign currencies, which is outside of management's control. There can be no assurances that MSA's definition of constant currency revenue growth is consistent with that of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider revenue growth determined on a GAAP basis in addition to this non-GAAP financial measure.


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MSA Safety Incorporated
Supplemental Segment Information (Unaudited)
Summary of constant currency revenue growth by segment and product group

 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 
Consolidated
 
Americas
 
International
Fall Protection
22
 %
 
30
 %
 
12
 %
Industrial Head Protection
6
 %
 
3
 %
 
19
 %
Breathing Apparatus
4
 %
 
3
 %
 
5
 %
Fixed Gas and Flame Detection
2
 %
 
2
 %
 
4
 %
Portable Gas Detection
—
 %
 
(5
)%
 
10
 %
Firefighter Helmets & Protective Apparel
—
 %
 
1
 %
 
(6
)%
Core Sales
4
 %
 
3
 %
 
6
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-Core Sales
(2
)%
 
4
 %
 
(8
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
3
 %
 
3
 %
 
4
 %







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MSA Safety Incorporated
Reconciliation of As Reported Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted earnings (Unaudited)
Adjusted earnings per diluted share (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
%
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated
23,232

 
32,371

 
(28)%
Non-deductible non-cash charge related to the recognition of currency translation adjustments (a)
15,359

 
—

 
 
Tax benefit associated with ASU 2016-09: Improvements to employee share-based payment accounting
(2,422
)
 
(914
)
 
 
Subtotal
36,169

 
31,457

 
15%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring charges
5,831

 
5,274

 
 
Currency exchange losses, net
1,602

 
2,008

 
 
Product liability expense
2,896

 
2,824

 
 
Strategic transaction costs
456

 
94

 
 
Asset related losses and other, net
25

 
17

 
 
Income tax expense on adjustments
(2,594
)
 
(2,534
)
 
 
Adjusted earnings
$
44,385

 
$
39,140

 
13%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted earnings per diluted share
$
1.14

 
$
1.01

 
13%

(a) Included in Currency exchange losses, net on the Statement of Income.


Management believes that adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share are useful measures for investors, as management uses these measures to internally assess the company’s performance and 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.



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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 product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and the military.  MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices.  With 2018 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide.  The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America.  With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America.  For more information visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.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 include but are not limited to all projections and anticipated levels of future performance. Forward looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed herein. Any number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from projections or forward looking statements, including without limitation global economic conditions, spending patterns of government agencies, competitive pressures, the impact of acquisitions and related integration activities, product liability claims, the success of new product introductions, currency exchange rate fluctuations and the risks of doing business in foreign countries. A full listing of these risks, uncertainties and other factors are detailed from time-to-time in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including our most recent Form 10-K filed on February 22, 2019. 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 www.sec.gov, as well as on its own investor relations website at http://investors.MSAsafety.com. MSA undertakes no duty to publicly update any forward looking statements contained herein, except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures include constant currency revenue growth, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted 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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