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MSA Announces Record First Quarter Revenue and Earnings

- Quarterly Revenue Increases 6% to $293 million

- Net Income Increases 80% to $24 million

- EPS Increases to $0.65 cents per basic share


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Apr 25, 2012, 08:30 ET

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PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA (NYSE: MSA) today announced that net sales for the first quarter of 2012 were $293 million compared with $276 million for the first quarter of 2011, an increase of $17 million, or 6 percent.  Net income for the first quarter of 2012 was $24 million, or 65 cents per basic share, an increase of $11 million, or 80 percent, compared with $13 million, or 36 cents per basic share, during the same period last year. 

"Our first quarter results reflect the successful implementation of our corporate strategy to focus on core products, emerging markets, continued cost efficiencies and our European transformation," said William M. Lambert, MSA President and CEO.  "For the quarter, revenue from our five core product groups, which are industrial head protection, fall protection devices, portable gas detectors, fixed flame and gas detection systems, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), increased 16 percent.  In addition, the results we are seeing in managing our manufacturing and operating costs are encouraging."   Mr. Lambert noted that for the quarter, operating margins improved 410 basis points when compared to the first quarter of 2011. 

First quarter sales in the company's North American segment increased $7 million, or 5 percent, when compared to the comparable period of 2011.  For the quarter, MSA North America continued to experience strong demand in industrial markets, which led to an increase of $11 million in gas detection product sales.  This improvement was partially offset by a decline of $5 million in sales of ballistic helmets and vests.  The ballistic vest business was sold during the fourth quarter of 2011.  As announced in March, MSA has signed a non-binding letter of intent to sell its North America ballistic helmet business.  This transaction is expected to be completed during the second quarter.

Sales in the company's European segment increased $8 million, or 12 percent, when compared to the first quarter of 2011.  Local currency sales increased in most product groups with the most significant increases occurring in the markets for gas detection products, SCBAs and ballistic helmets. Local currency sales of gas detection products increased $6 million on higher shipments to industrial markets, while local currency sales of ballistic helmets were up $1 million on higher shipments to the military markets.   Currency translation effects decreased first quarter European segment sales, when stated in U.S. dollars, by $3 million, primarily related to a weaker euro. 

Sales in MSA's International segment increased $3 million, or 3 percent, in the first quarter of 2012.  On a local currency basis, sales increased $5 million, or 7 percent, reflecting stronger product demand in emerging markets across Latin America and Asia, primarily in industrial markets across a broad group of product lines.  Currency translation effects decreased International segment sales, when stated in U.S. dollars, by $2 million, primarily related to a weakening of the South African rand and the Brazilian real.

Net income in MSA's North American segment increased $6 million in the first quarter of 2012.  This increase reflects the previously discussed increase in sales and improved gross profits.  These improvements were partially offset by higher operating costs on the higher level of sales. 

Net income in MSA's European segment increased $4 million in the quarter.  This improvement was primarily related to the previously discussed increase in sales, improved gross profits and controlled operating costs.  The prior year income included $1 million of after-tax charges related to restructuring activities.  Excluding these charges, net income increased $3 million.

Net income in the International segment was $1 million higher in the first quarter of 2012.  The increase in income was primarily related to higher core product sales and improved gross profits, partially offset by higher selling expenses in Latin America and Asia. 

"Our global team remains very focused on leveraging the strengths of our core product lines and capitalizing on the growth opportunities that exists for those lines in both established and emerging markets," Mr. Lambert said.  "While I remain optimistic about business conditions throughout much of the world, we continue to see sluggish economic conditions throughout much of Western Europe.  In spite of this unevenness, we remain committed to executing our strategy targeted at growing core product revenues around the globe, developing new and innovative products that exceed customer expectations, investing in emerging markets, all while diligently managing operating and manufacturing costs," he concluded. 

About MSA:

Established in 1914, MSA is a 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 line of products is used by workers around the world in a broad range of industries, including the fire service, the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, construction, mining and utilities, as well as the military.  Principal products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, handheld gas detection instruments, head protection products, fall protection devices and thermal imaging cameras. The company also provides a broad range of consumer and contractor safety products through a joint venture with MCR Safety.  These products are marketed and sold under the Safety Works® brand.  MSA, based north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., has annual sales of approximately $1.2 billion, manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America, and 42 international locations.  Additional information is available on the company's Web site at www.MSAsafety.com.  Information on Safety Works products can be found at www.SafetyWorks.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 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 global economic conditions, spending patterns of government agencies, competitive pressures, product liability claims, 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 United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). 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 a number of other commercial Websites.

Mine Safety Appliances Company
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except earnings per share)


Three Months Ended

March 31,


2012


2011





Net sales

$  293,485


$276,499

Other income

5


796


293,490


277,295





Cost of products sold

166,494


166,102

Selling, general and administrative

77,063


73,045

Research and development

9,292


10,543

Restructuring and other charges

               ―


3,087

Interest expense

3,149


3,437

Currency exchange losses

2,420


666


258,418


256,880





Income before income taxes

35,072


20,415

Provision for income taxes

10,750


6,919

Net income

24,322


13,496

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

(400)


(187)

Net income attributable to Mine Safety Appliances Company

23,922


13,309





Basic earnings per share

$           .65


$           .36

Diluted earnings per share

$           .64


$           .36

Dividends per common share

$           .26


$           .25





Basic shares outstanding

36,369


36,165

Diluted shares outstanding

36,878


36,795

Mine Safety Appliances Company
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
(In thousands)


March 31,

2012


December 31,

2011

Current assets




Cash and cash equivalents

$       56,648


$        59,938

Trade receivables, net

210,337


192,627

Inventories

150,652


141,475

Other current assets

59,404


64,809

         Total current assets

477,041


458,849





Property, net

148,336


145,763

Prepaid pension cost

59,020


58,075

Goodwill

260,927


259,084

Other non-current assets

192,327


193,281

         Total

1,137,651


1,115,052





Current liabilities




Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt

$         9,275


$          8,263

Accounts payable

61,368


50,208

Other current liabilities

116,056


113,299

         Total current liabilities

186,699


171,770





Long-term debt

312,029


334,046

Pensions and other employee benefits

126,930


124,310

Deferred tax liabilities

30,506


30,458

Other non-current liabilities

14,807


15,057

Equity

466,680


439,411

         Total

1,137,651


1,115,052



Mine Safety Appliances Company
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
(In thousands)


Three Months Ended

March 31,


2012


2011





Net income

$    24,322


$    13,496

Depreciation and amortization

7,986


8,425

Change in working capital

(870)


(4,441)

Other operating

1,994


(6,837)

         Cash from operations

33,432


10,643





Capital expenditures

(8,044)


(7,387)

Other investing

95


33

         Cash from investing

(7,949)


(7,354)





Change in debt

(21,016)


12,428

Cash dividends paid

(9,550)


(9,142)

Other financing

217


(660)

         Cash from financing

(30,349)


2,626





Exchange rate changes

1,576


1,312





(Decrease) increase in cash

(3,290)


7,227

Mine Safety Appliances Company
Segment Information (Unaudited)
(In thousands)


Three Months Ended

March 31,


2012


2011





Net sales




North America

$  137,484


$  130,916

Europe

72,466


64,839

International

83,535


80,744

            Total

293,485


276,499





Net income (loss)




North America

$    16,257


$       9,823

Europe

5,621


1,587

International

8,265


7,377

Reconciling

(6,221)


(5,478)

            Total

23,922


13,309

SOURCE MSA

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