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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): April 27, 2022

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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:
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Common stock, no par valueMSANew 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).
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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 27, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. 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 27, 2022, announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.





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 27, 2022



EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.     Description

99.1    MSA Safety Incorporated Press Release dated April 27, 2022, announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.


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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: Chris Hepler (412) 225 - 3717

MSA Safety Announces First Quarter Results

PITTSBURGH, April 27, 2022 - Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2022.

Quarterly Highlights

Total sales were $331 million, increasing 7% from a year ago on a reported basis and 9% on a constant currency basis. Acquisitions contributed 5% and organic activity drove 4% of the constant currency growth.

GAAP operating income was $42.7 million or 12.9% of sales, compared to $44.1 million or 14.3% of sales in the same period a year ago. Adjusted operating income was $53.8 million or 16.3% of sales, compared to $47.5 million or 15.4% of sales in the same period a year ago.

GAAP earnings were $35.5 million or $0.90 per diluted share, compared to $36.5 million or $0.92 per diluted share in the same period a year ago. Adjusted earnings were $43.6 million or $1.10 per diluted share, compared to $37.5 million or $0.95 per diluted share in the same period a year ago.

Operating cash flow was $24.5 million, compared to $45.6 million in the same period a year ago. The decrease was driven by an increased investment in working capital to respond to the strong growth environment and supply chain challenges.


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Comments from Management

"The first quarter finished in line with our expectations as we continued to benefit from strong demand for our products," said Nish Vartanian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Despite a challenging supply chain and inflationary environment, the team executed well and drove 9% constant currency sales growth and incremental margins of approximately 30%. Orders were up double digits in the first quarter, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2x and record backlog."

"We continue to deliver on our strategy and are excited by our recently-launched innovative technologies, including our fully-connected ALTAIR io™ 4 Gas Detection Wearable device that begins shipping at the beginning of May, and our V-Gard® C1 Hard Hat with ReflectIR™ Thermal Barrier technology. Furthermore, we have made significant progress integrating Bacharach, and it contributed positively to our results in the quarter," Mr. Vartanian said.

"While the operating environment remains dynamic, we saw demand strengthen through the quarter. We are seeing the effects of supply chain challenges and inflation throughout our regions. Looking forward, I am confident in our ability to execute our long-term vision to be the global leader of safety technologies that protect workers and facility infrastructures. Our balance sheet remains strong and we will continue our balanced approach to investing in growth and returning capital to shareholders," Mr. Vartanian concluded.


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MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Net sales
$330,692 $308,428 
Cost of products sold
187,908 173,643 
Gross profit
142,784 134,785 
Selling, general and administrative
78,551 75,463 
Research and development
13,333 13,234 
Restructuring charges
2,189 1,308 
Currency exchange losses (gains), net3,271 (2,099)
Product liability expense
2,772 2,796 
Operating income
42,668 44,083 
Interest expense3,618 1,911 
Other income, net(6,344)(4,213)
Total other income, net(2,726)(2,302)
Income before income taxes45,394 46,385 
Provision for income taxes9,852 9,749 
Net income
35,542 36,636 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests— (186)
Net income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated$35,542 $36,450 
Earnings per share attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated common shareholders:
Basic
$0.90 $0.93 
Diluted
$0.90 $0.92 
Basic shares outstanding
39,291 39,094 
Diluted shares outstanding
39,523 39,420 

*Prior period has been adjusted to reflect the change in inventory accounting method, as described in the Company's fiscal 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$147,300 $140,895 
Trade receivables, net
244,005 254,187 
Inventories
321,602 280,617 
Notes receivable, insurance companies
3,943 3,914 
Other current assets
109,304 113,191 
    Total current assets
826,154 792,804 
Property, plant and equipment net205,995 207,793 
Prepaid pension cost
169,842 163,283 
Goodwill
631,821 636,858 
Intangible assets, net299,725 306,948 
Notes receivable, insurance companies, noncurrent
44,893 44,626 
Insurance receivable, noncurrent
117,805 121,609 
Other noncurrent assets
119,542 122,475 
   Total assets
$2,415,777 $2,396,396 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt, net
$8,021 $— 
Accounts payable
108,407 106,780 
Other current liabilities
217,509 223,826 
   Total current liabilities
333,937 330,606 
Long-term debt, net
591,393 597,651 
Pensions and other employee benefits
187,818 189,973 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
40,219 40,706 
Deferred tax liabilities
33,049 33,337 
Product liability and other noncurrent liabilities
368,454 369,735 
Total shareholders' equity
860,907 834,388 
   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$2,415,777 $2,396,396 







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MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Net income
$35,542 $36,636 
Depreciation and amortization
14,165 10,504 
Change in working capital and other operating
(25,184)(1,524)
  Cash flow from operating activities
24,523 45,616 
Capital expenditures
(7,976)(9,582)
Acquisition, net of cash acquired
— (62,992)
Change in short-term investments
9,027 20,030 
Property disposals and other investing— 35 
  Cash flow from (used in) investing activities
1,051 (52,509)
Change in debt
5,000 52,017 
Cash dividends paid
(17,292)(16,820)
Other financing
(3,608)(3,558)
  Cash flow (used in) from financing activities
(15,900)31,639 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash
(3,361)(720)
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$6,313 $24,026 
*Prior period has been adjusted to reflect the change in inventory accounting method, as described in the Company's fiscal 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.






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MSA Safety Incorporated
Segment Information (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except percentage amounts)
AmericasInternationalCorporateConsolidated
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Sales to external customers$225,648 $105,044 $— $330,692 
Operating income42,668 
Operating margin %12.9 %
Restructuring charges2,189 
Currency exchange losses, net3,271 
Product liability expense2,772 
Acquisition related costs (a)
2,943 
Adjusted operating income (loss)52,435 9,024 (7,616)53,843 
Adjusted operating margin %23.2 %8.6 %16.3 %
Depreciation and amortization (b)
11,829 
Adjusted EBITDA60,796 12,362 (7,486)65,672 
Adjusted EBITDA margin %26.9 %11.8 %19.9 %
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Sales to external customers$208,340 $100,088 $— $308,428 
Operating income44,083 
Operating margin %14.3 %
Restructuring charges1,308 
Currency exchange gains, net(2,099)
Product liability expense2,796 
Acquisition related costs (a)
1,373 
Adjusted operating income (loss)45,195 8,792 (6,526)47,461 
Adjusted operating margin %21.7 %8.8 %15.4 %
Depreciation and amortization10,504 
Adjusted EBITDA52,229 12,165 (6,429)57,965 
Adjusted EBITDA margin %25.1 %12.2 %18.8 %

*Prior period has been adjusted to reflect the change in inventory accounting method, as described in the Company's fiscal 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Adjustments were made to Americas and International.
(a) Acquisition related costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees incurred during due diligence and integration. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Acquisition related costs also include the acquisition related amortization, which is included in cost of products sold in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(b) Excludes acquisition related amortization, which is included in acquisition related costs above.
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The Americas segment is comprised of our operations in Northern North American and Latin American 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.
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, acquisition related costs, including acquisition related amortization. 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, 2022
Breathing ApparatusFirefighter Helmets and Protective ApparelIndustrial Head ProtectionPortable Gas DetectionFixed Gas and Flame Detection*Fall ProtectionCore SalesNon-Core SalesNet Sales
GAAP reported sales change%%%(2)%38 %(6)%10 %(12)%%
Plus: Currency translation effects%%%%%%%%%
Constant currency sales change%%10 %(1)%40 %(4)%11 %(9)%%
Less:
Acquisitions
— %— %— %— %28 %— %%— %%
Organic constant currency sales change%%10 %(1)%12 %(4)%%(9)%%

*Fixed Gas and Flame Detection includes the impact of the Bacharach     acquisition completed on July 1, 2021.


Organic constant currency sales change is a non-GAAP financial measure provided by the Company to give a better understanding of the Company's underlying business performance. Organic constant currency sales change is calculated by deducting the percentage impact from acquisitions and currency translation effects from the overall percentage change in net sales.
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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, 2022
Breathing ApparatusFirefighter Helmets and Protective ApparelIndustrial Head ProtectionPortable Gas DetectionFixed Gas and Flame Detection*Fall ProtectionCore SalesNon-Core SalesNet Sales
GAAP reported sales change%(4)%11 %— %47 %%11 %(19)%%
Plus: Currency translation effects%— %— %— %— %%%— %%
Constant currency sales change%(4)%11 %— %47 %%12 %(19)%%
Less:
Acquisitions
— %— %— %— %33 %— %%— %%
Organic constant currency sales change%(4)%11 %— %14 %%%(19)%%
*Fixed Gas and Flame Detection includes the impact of the Bacharach     acquisition completed on July 1, 2021.


Organic constant currency sales change is a non-GAAP financial measure provided by the Company to give a better understanding of the Company's underlying business performance. Organic constant currency sales change is calculated by deducting the percentage impact from acquisitions and currency translation effects from the overall percentage change in net sales.

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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, 2022
Breathing ApparatusFirefighter Helmets and Protective ApparelIndustrial Head ProtectionPortable Gas DetectionFixed Gas and Flame Detection*Fall ProtectionCore SalesNon-Core SalesNet Sales
GAAP reported sales change(8)%35 %%(7)%24 %(20)%%— %%
Plus: Currency translation effects%%%%%%%%%
Constant currency sales change(3)%44 %%(2)%27 %(17)%11 %%10 %
Less:
Acquisitions
— %— %— %— %19 %— %%— %%
Organic constant currency sales change(3)%44 %%(2)%%(17)%%%%

*Fixed Gas and Flame Detection includes the impact of the Bacharach acquisition completed on July 1, 2021.

Organic constant currency sales change is a non-GAAP financial measure provided by the Company to give a better understanding of the Company's underlying business performance. Organic constant currency sales change is calculated by deducting the percentage impact from acquisitions and currency translation effects from the overall percentage change in net sales.
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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, 2022
ConsolidatedAmericasInternational
Fixed Gas and Flame Detection*40 %47 %27 %
Industrial Head Protection10 %11 %%
Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel%(4)%44 %
Breathing Apparatus%%(3)%
Portable Gas Detection(1)%— %(2)%
Fall Protection(4)%%(17)%
Core Sales11 %12 %11 %
Non-Core Sales (9)%(19)%%
Net Sales%%10 %
Net Sales excluding Acquisitions%%%

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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,
20222021%
Change
Net income attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated
$35,542 $36,450 (2)%
Product liability expense
2,772 2,796 
Acquisition related costs (a)
2,943 1,373 
Restructuring charges
2,189 1,308 
Asset related losses and other
19 
Currency exchange losses (gains), net3,271 (2,099)
Income tax expense on adjustments
(3,123)(2,370)
Adjusted earnings
$43,598 $37,477 16%

Adjusted earnings per diluted share
$1.10 $0.95 16%

(a) Acquisition related costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees incurred during due diligence and integration. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Acquisition related costs also include the acquisition related amortization, which is included in cost of products sold in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements 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 2021 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 18, 2022. 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 organic 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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