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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2020

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MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania1-1557946-4914539
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(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

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A
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:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value
MSA
New York Stock Exchange
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 July 29, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. 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 July 29, 2020, announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.





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
July 29, 2020



EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.  Description

99.1 MSA Safety Incorporated Press Release dated July 29, 2020, announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.


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EXHIBIT 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FROM: MSA Safety Incorporated
Ticker: MSA (NYSE)
Media Relations Contact: Mark Deasy (412) 559 - 8154
Investor Relations Contact: Elyse Lorenzato (412) 352 -1423

MSA Safety Announces Second Quarter Results
Strong execution and a resilient business model provide support in a challenging environment

PITTSBURGH, July 29, 2020 - Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported results for the second quarter of 2020.

Quarterly Highlights

Revenue was $314 million, decreasing 10 percent from a year ago on a reported basis and
8 percent on a constant currency basis.

GAAP operating income was $48 million or 15.4 percent of sales, compared to $54 million or 15.6 percent of sales in the same period a year ago. Adjusted operating income was $59 million or 18.7 percent of sales, compared to $64 million or 18.4 percent of sales in the same period a year ago.

GAAP earnings were $36 million or $0.92 per diluted share, compared to $40 million or $1.01 per diluted share in the same period a year ago. Adjusted earnings were $44 million or $1.11 per diluted share, compared to $48 million or $1.22 per diluted share in the same period a year ago. Adjusted earnings include $0.03 per share of headwind from higher noncash pension expense, in line with the company's expectations.

Operating cash flow was $69 million, nearly doubling from a year ago on strong working capital management and lower product liability payments. MSA paid down $37 million of debt, funded $17 million of dividends, and invested $13 million in capital expenditures in
the quarter.

MSA's debt balance was $335 million at quarter end, reflecting 1.2x adjusted EBITDA on a gross basis or 0.7x adjusted EBITDA on a net basis. With more than $136 million in cash and significant room available under its current debt covenants, the company has ample liquidity and flexibility to maintain its balanced capital allocation strategy.
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Comments from Management

“Our second quarter results reflect strong execution and a resilient business model in a challenging environment,” said Nish Vartanian, MSA Chairman, President and CEO. “Our diversified portfolio and continued focus on productivity yielded adjusted operating margin expansion of 30 basis points. It's particularly noteworthy that we achieved this level of margin performance on lighter sales volume,” he said. Mr. Vartanian added that in addition to lower discretionary costs, strategic growth and profitability improvement programs supported the strong performance. "The returns from our investments in our respirator manufacturing capabilities, combined with solid execution of our International segment margin improvement programs, were clear highlights of the quarter."

The company's quarterly results include 63 percent revenue growth in air-purifying respirators. "In response to the global shortage of personal protective equipment, we have started to make investments to ramp up and modernize our manufacturing operations associated with the air-purifying respirator side of our business,” Mr. Vartanian explained. “These investments will help us improve lead times for our existing industrial and first responder customers, while positioning MSA to respond to potential growth opportunities.” He added that the company's unwavering mission of protecting people at work, in an ongoing pandemic environment, is more relevant than ever before.

In MSA’s International segment, profitability improvement programs helped drive adjusted operating margin expansion of 310 basis points in the quarter and 240 basis points for the year to date. “Our focus on price realization across MSA International is supporting gross profit improvements, and previously executed restructuring programs are enabling operating expense leverage,” said Mr. Vartanian.

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Mr. Vartanian noted that business conditions remain challenging and a number of external factors could impact how the second half of 2020 unfolds for the company. “While we expect a tough environment in the near term, we continue to focus on leveraging our diversified portfolio, controlling discretionary costs, and investing in long-term growth and productivity programs that will position MSA to emerge from this downturn as an even stronger organization," he concluded.


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MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2020201920202019
Net sales
$314,438  $349,675  $655,583  $675,713  
Cost of products sold
172,841  188,591  356,627  364,647  
Gross profit
141,597  161,084  298,956  311,066  
Selling, general and administrative
69,034  84,009  149,271  162,437  
Research and development
13,760  14,256  27,872  27,962  
Restructuring charges
8,865  3,522  10,872  9,353  
Currency exchange losses, net (a)
793  1,290  1,063  18,251  
Product liability expense
851  3,529  2,802  6,425  
Operating income
48,294  54,478  107,076  86,638  
Interest expense2,459  4,470  5,602  6,830  
Other income, net(2,000) (3,342) (3,258) (5,921) 
Total other expense, net459  1,128  2,344  909  
Income before income taxes47,835  53,350  104,732  85,729  
Provision for income taxes11,429  13,238  24,523  22,241  
Net income
36,406  40,112  80,209  63,488  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(340) (306) (468) (450) 
Net income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated$36,066  $39,806  $79,741  $63,038  
Earnings per share attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated common shareholders:
Basic
$0.93  $1.03  $2.05  $1.63  
Diluted
$0.92  $1.01  $2.03  $1.61  
Basic shares outstanding
38,830  38,663  38,826  38,602  
Diluted shares outstanding
39,195  39,160  39,273  39,124  
(a) currency exchange losses for the six months ended June 30, 2019 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)
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$136,238  $152,195  
Trade receivables, net
240,137  255,082  
Inventories
225,410  185,027  
Notes receivable, insurance companies
3,736  3,676  
Other current assets
116,029  97,383  
    Total current assets
721,550  693,363  
Property, net
170,184  167,038  
Operating lease assets, net
47,106  51,675  
Prepaid pension cost
80,775  75,066  
Goodwill
430,671  436,679  
Notes receivable, insurance companies, noncurrent
52,988  52,336  
Insurance receivable, noncurrent
51,033  56,169  
Other noncurrent assets
198,628  207,367  
   Total assets
$1,752,935  $1,739,693  
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt, net
$20,000  $20,000  
Accounts payable
96,513  89,120  
Other current liabilities
176,845  168,389  
   Total current liabilities
293,358  277,509  
Long-term debt, net
314,500  328,394  
Pensions and other employee benefits
185,464  186,697  
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
38,826  42,632  
Deferred tax liabilities
10,533  9,787  
Product liability and other noncurrent liabilities
161,600  162,101  
Total shareholders' equity
748,654  732,573  
   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$1,752,935  $1,739,693  






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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,
2020201920202019
Net income
$36,406  $40,112  $80,209  $63,488  
Depreciation and amortization
9,786  9,466  19,428  18,792  
Change in working capital and other operating
23,232  (13,250) (16,606) (44,735) 
  Cash flow from operating activities
69,424  36,328  83,031  37,545  
Capital expenditures
(13,272) (8,628) (19,834) (13,525) 
Acquisition, net of cash acquired
—  (33,196) —  (33,196) 
Change in short-term investments
10,210  1,639  (9,402) (17,302) 
Property disposals and other investing
(9) 69  83  81  
  Cash flow used in investing activities
(3,071) (40,116) (29,153) (63,942) 
Change in debt
(37,000) 22,973  (9,000) 37,064  
Cash dividends paid
(16,721) (16,282) (33,052) (30,934) 
Other financing
873  (1,410) (24,124) (7,391) 
  Cash flow (used in) from financing activities
(52,848) 5,281  (66,176) (1,261) 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash
102  2,236  (3,654) (985) 
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$13,607  $3,729  $(15,952) $(28,643) 



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MSA Safety Incorporated
Segment Information (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except percentage amounts)
AmericasInternationalCorporateConsolidated
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Sales to external customers$204,231  $110,207  $—  $314,438  
Operating income48,294  
Operating margin %15.4 %
Restructuring charges8,865  
Currency exchange losses, net793  
Product liability expense851  
Strategic transaction costs64  
Adjusted operating income (loss)49,003  17,402  (7,538) 58,867  
Adjusted operating margin %24.0 %15.8 %18.7 %
Depreciation and amortization9,786  
Adjusted EBITDA55,620  20,474  (7,441) 68,653  
Adjusted EBITDA %27.2 %18.6 %21.8 %
Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
Sales to external customers$231,389  $118,286  $—  $349,675  
Operating income54,478  
Operating margin %15.6 %
Restructuring charges3,522  
Currency exchange losses, net1,290  
Product liability expense3,529  
Strategic transaction costs1,529  
Adjusted operating income (loss)57,689  15,072  (8,413) 64,348  
Adjusted operating margin %24.9 %12.7 %18.4 %
Depreciation and amortization9,466  
Adjusted EBITDA63,842  18,288  (8,316) 73,814  
Adjusted EBITDA %27.6 %15.5 %21.1 %

The Americas segment is comprised of our operations in North America and Latin America geographies. The International segment is comprised of our operations in all geographies outside of the Americas. 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
Segment Information (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except percentage amounts)
AmericasInternationalCorporateConsolidated
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Sales to external customers$435,484  $220,099  $—  $655,583  
Operating income107,076  
Operating margin %16.3 %
Restructuring charges10,872  
Currency exchange losses, net1,063  
Product liability expense2,802  
Strategic transaction costs161  
COVID-19 related costs757  
Adjusted operating income (loss)108,811  30,073  (16,153) 122,731  
Adjusted operating margin %25.0 %13.7 %18.7 %
Depreciation and amortization19,428  
Adjusted EBITDA121,878  36,239  (15,958) 142,159  
Adjusted EBITDA %28.0 %16.5 %21.7 %
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
Sales to external customers$445,076  $230,637  $—  $675,713  
Operating income86,638  
Operating margin %12.8 %
Restructuring charges9,353  
Currency exchange losses, net18,251  
Product liability expense6,425  
Strategic transaction costs1,985  
Adjusted operating income (loss)112,492  26,112  (15,952) 122,652  
Adjusted operating margin %25.3 %11.3 %18.2 %
Depreciation and amortization18,792  
Adjusted EBITDA124,742  32,459  (15,757) 141,444  
Adjusted EBITDA %28.0 %14.1 %20.9 %


The Americas segment is comprised of our operations in North America and Latin America geographies. The International segment is comprised of our operations in all geographies outside of the Americas. 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, strategic transaction costs and COVID-19 related 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 June 30, 2020
Breathing ApparatusFirefighter Helmets and Protective ApparelIndustrial Head ProtectionPortable Gas DetectionFixed Gas and Flame DetectionFall ProtectionCore SalesNon-Core Sales*Net Sales
GAAP reported sales change%(17)%(21)%(33)%(7)%(32)%(15)%22 %(10)%
Plus: Currency translation effects%— %%%%%%%%
Constant currency sales change%(17)%(16)%(31)%(6)%(29)%(13)%27 %(8)%


Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Breathing ApparatusFirefighter Helmets and Protective ApparelIndustrial Head ProtectionPortable Gas DetectionFixed Gas and Flame DetectionFall ProtectionCore SalesNon-Core Sales*Net Sales
GAAP reported sales change%(10)%(12)%(16)%%(21)%(6)%22 %(3)%
Plus: Currency translation effects%— %%%%%%%%
Constant currency sales change%(10)%(7)%(14)%%(18)%(5)%27 %(1)%
* Non-Core Sales include Air-Purifying Respirators.


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 June 30, 2020
Breathing ApparatusFirefighter Helmets and Protective ApparelIndustrial Head ProtectionPortable Gas DetectionFixed Gas and Flame DetectionFall ProtectionCore SalesNon-Core Sales*Net Sales
GAAP reported sales change(1)%(14)%(33)%(40)%(6)%(39)%(18)%37 %(12)%
Plus: Currency translation effects%— %%%%%%%%
Constant currency sales change— %(14)%(27)%(37)%(5)%(36)%(16)%43 %(10)%



Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Breathing ApparatusFirefighter Helmets and Protective ApparelIndustrial Head ProtectionPortable Gas DetectionFixed Gas and Flame DetectionFall ProtectionCore SalesNon-Core Sales*Net Sales
GAAP reported sales change%(7)%(18)%(19)%%(21)%(7)%35 %(2)%
Plus: Currency translation effects%— %%%%%%%%
Constant currency sales change%(7)%(13)%(17)%%(18)%(5)%40 %— %
* Non-Core Sales include Air-Purifying Respirators.

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 June 30, 2020
Breathing ApparatusFirefighter Helmets and Protective ApparelIndustrial Head ProtectionPortable Gas DetectionFixed Gas and Flame DetectionFall ProtectionCore SalesNon-Core Sales*Net Sales
GAAP reported sales change%(32)%19 %(19)%(8)%(20)%(8)%— %(7)%
Plus: Currency translation effects%%%%%%%%%
Constant currency sales change%(31)%23 %(17)%(6)%(17)%(6)%%(4)%



Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Breathing ApparatusFirefighter Helmets and Protective ApparelIndustrial Head ProtectionPortable Gas DetectionFixed Gas and Flame DetectionFall ProtectionCore SalesNon-Core Sales*Net Sales
GAAP reported sales change— %(23)%%(11)%(2)%(20)%(6)%%(5)%
Plus: Currency translation effects%%%%%%%%%
Constant currency sales change%(21)%13 %(8)%— %(18)%(4)%%(2)%
* Non-Core Sales include Air-Purifying Respirators.

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 June 30, 2020
ConsolidatedAmericasInternational
Breathing Apparatus%— %%
Fixed Gas and Flame Detection(6)%(5)%(6)%
Industrial Head Protection(16)%(27)%23 %
Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel(17)%(14)%(31)%
Fall Protection(29)%(36)%(17)%
Portable Gas Detection(31)%(37)%(17)%
Core Sales(13)%(16)%(6)%
Non-Core Sales *27 %43 %%
Net Sales(8)%(10)%(4)%



Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
ConsolidatedAmericasInternational
Breathing Apparatus%%%
Fixed Gas and Flame Detection%%— %
Industrial Head Protection(7)%(13)%13 %
Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel(10)%(7)%(21)%
Fall Protection(18)%(18)%(18)%
Portable Gas Detection(14)%(17)%(8)%
Core Sales(5)%(5)%(4)%
Non-Core Sales *27 %40 %%
Net Sales(1)%— %(2)%

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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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2020 2019%
Change
20202019%
Change
Net income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated
$36,066  $39,806  (9)%$79,741  $63,038  26%
Non-deductible non-cash charge related to the recognition of currency translation adjustments (a)
—  —  —  15,359  
Tax (benefit) / charge associated with ASU 2016-09: Improvements to employee share-based payment accounting
(348) 429  (1,619) (1,993) 
Subtotal
35,718  40,235  (11)%78,122  76,404  2%
Restructuring charges
8,865  3,522  10,872  9,353  
Product liability expense
851  3,529  2,802  6,425  
Currency exchange losses, net
793  1,290  1,063  2,892  
Strategic transaction costs
64  1,529  161  1,985  
Asset related losses, net
 208  127  233  
COVID-19 related costs
—  —  757  —  
Income tax expense on adjustments
(2,613) (2,439) (3,914) (5,034) 
Adjusted earnings
$43,683  $47,874  (9)%$89,990  $92,258  (2)%


Adjusted earnings per diluted share
$1.11  $1.22  (9)%$2.29  $2.36  (3)%

(a) Included in Currency exchange losses, net on the Condensed Consolidated 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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MSA Safety Incorporated
Reconciliation of As Reported Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Debt to adjusted EBITDA / Net debt to adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Twelve Months Ended
June 30,
2020
Operating income$206,668  
Depreciation and amortization38,654  
Product liability expense22,996  
Restructuring charges15,365  
Currency exchange losses, net2,626  
Strategic transaction costs2,576  
COVID-19 related costs757  
Adjusted EBITDA$289,642  
Total end-of-period debt334,500  
Debt to adjusted EBITDA1.2  
Total end-of-period debt334,500  
Total end-of-period cash and cash equivalents136,238  
Net debt$198,262  
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA0.7  



Management believes that Debt to Adjusted EBITDA and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA are useful measures for investors, as management uses these measures to internally assess the company’s liquidity and balance sheet strength. There can be no assurances that that MSA's definition of Debt to Adjusted EBITDA and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is consistent with that of other companies.

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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 2019 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 5,000 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 20, 2020. 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, debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio, net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio, 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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