UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THESECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
Commission file number 1-5318
KENNAMETAL INC.
World Headquarters1600 Technology WayP.O. Box 231Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650-0231(Address of registrants principal executive offices)
Website: www.kennametal.com
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (724) 539-5000
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES [X] NO [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of capital stock, as of the latest practicable date:
KENNAMETAL INC.FORM 10-QFOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Forward-Looking Information
This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the fact they use words such as should, anticipate, estimate, approximate, expect, may, will, project, intend, plan, believe and other words of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. One can also identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements are likely to relate to, among other things, our goals, plans and projections regarding our financial position, results of operations, cash flows, market position and product development, which are based on current expectations that involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including factors that could delay, divert or change any of them in the next several years. Although it is not possible to predict or identify all factors, they may include the following: global economic conditions; future terrorist attacks; epidemics; risks associated with integrating and divesting businesses and achieving the expected savings and synergies; demands on management resources; risks associated with international markets such as currency exchange rates, and social and political environments; competition; labor relations; commodity prices; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; and risks associated with the implementation of restructuring plans and environmental remediation matters. We can give no assurance that any goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
KENNAMETAL INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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KENNAMETAL INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
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KENNAMETAL INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
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KENNAMETAL INC.NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
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KENNAMETAL INC.NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 were $0.61, an increase of $0.37 from prior year diluted earnings per share of $0.24. Earnings benefited from a robust manufacturing environment, the introduction of new products, market share gains, the effect of prior year acquisitions, better pricing, increased capacity utilization and favorable foreign currency effects. These benefits were partially offset by increased raw material costs, increased employment costs and a higher tax rate in the current quarter.
Metalworking Solutions and Services Group (MSSG) delivered growth in every business and in every geography. External sales increased $44.7 million or 16.5 percent to $315.9 million from $271.1 million in prior year. This growth was achieved through the introduction of new products, growth in milling products and hole making products, and continued growth of Widia products in the Americas.
Advanced Materials Solutions Group (AMSG) also delivered growth across its businesses. External sales increased $24.3 million or 25.9 percent to $117.9 million from $93.6 million in prior year. Mining and construction product sales increased due to market share gains, the introduction of new products, and improvements in the market environment. Engineered product sales increased due to new market penetration and leverage of improved markets in the U.S. AMSG profits continued to be challenged by increases in raw material costs such as tungsten and steel.
J&L Industrial Supplies (J&L) experienced external sales growth of $13.3 million or 27.6 percent from $48.1 million in prior year to $61.4 million. This increase was largely due to increased sales to existing customers, consistent with the increase in global manufacturing activity.
Full Service Supply (FSS) external sales increased $4.6 million or 14.5 percent from $31.7 million in prior year to $36.3 million. This increase is associated with organic sales growth.
SALES
Sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 were $531.4 million, an increase of $86.8 million or 19.5 percent from $444.6 million in the prior year. The increase in sales is primarily attributed to 15 percent in organic growth, favorable foreign currency effects of 3 percent and 2 percent from acquisitions. The increase in organic sales is attributed to economic expansion in the manufacturing sector, coupled with the introduction of new products and further penetration in several markets.
GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 increased $29.3 million, or 20.3 percent, to $173.4 million. The increase in gross profit is primarily due to increased sales volume, which positively impacted gross profit by $29.2 million. Favorable foreign currency effects totaling $6.5 million, coupled with improved price realization and greater capacity utilization, positively impacted gross profit during the quarter. Such benefits were partially offset by higher raw material costs of approximately $7.5 million during the quarter. We believe our raw material costs will continue to increase during the current fiscal year as certain steel contracts expire and new terms are negotiated. Such cost increases are expected to be mitigated by further production efficiencies and increased product pricing to be implemented throughout fiscal 2005.
Gross profit margin for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 increased from 32.4 percent last year to 32.6 percent in the current quarter. The gross profit margin benefited 0.4 percent from favorable foreign currency effects, as well as improved price realization and greater capacity utilization. Such benefits were partially offset by a 1.4 percent unfavorable effect from higher raw material prices.
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OPERATING EXPENSE
Operating expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 were $131.0 million, an increase of $9.8 million, or 8.0 percent, compared to $121.2 million of a year ago. The increase in operating expense is attributed to $6.0 million related to increased employment costs and unfavorable foreign currency effects of $3.1 million.
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
The Company did not record any restructuring charges in the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004.
The Company recorded $0.5 million of restructuring charges in the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003. These charges related to the 2003 Workforce Restructuring Program and the Kennametal Integration Plan.
See discussion of cash expenditures for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 related to our restructuring programs in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of Item 2.
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 declined to $6.5 million from $6.6 million a year ago. The decrease in interest expense is due to total debt, including capital leases and notes payable, declining from $520.1 million at September 30, 2003 to $435.4 million at September 30, 2004. This decrease is offset by an increase in the average domestic borrowing rate for the quarter to 4.6 percent in 2004 from 4.3 percent in 2003.
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
Other income for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 is $1.6 million compared to other expense of $1.3 million in prior year. The fluctuation is primarily attributable to favorable foreign currency effects of $2.9 million.
INCOME TAXES
The effective tax rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 is 36.0 percent versus 32.0 percent for the comparable period a year ago. The effective tax rate for the current quarter increased over last years effective tax rate due primarily to an unfavorable change in German tax law.
The Company is currently evaluating a business strategy related to our international operations that is expected to partially mitigate the impact of the change in the German tax law noted above. Execution of this business strategy is expected to result in a release of approximately $22.0 million in valuation allowances related to certain German net operating losses. Approximately $17.0 million of the allowance release would be recorded against goodwill, with the balance being recorded as a discrete reduction to income tax expense. The Company currently expects the valuation allowance release to occur during the second quarter of fiscal 2005. There can be no assurance that this business strategy will be completely effective, if implemented.
On October 22, 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 was enacted. The Company is currently evaluating what effect this legislation will have on its effective tax rate.
The Company continues to review our international tax planning initiatives in an effort to optimize its overall global effective tax rate.
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NET INCOME
Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 was $22.7 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to $8.8 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. The increase in earnings is primarily attributable to organic sales growth, better pricing, increased capacity utilization, a reduction in restructuring charges and favorable foreign currency translation. These improvements were offset in part by higher raw material costs, unfavorable product mix shifts, and increased employment costs in the current quarter.
BUSINESS SEGMENT REVIEW
Our operations are organized into four global business units consisting of MSSG, AMSG, J&L and FSS, and Corporate. The presentation of segment information reflects the manner in which we organize segments for making operating decisions and assessing performance.
METALWORKING SOLUTIONS & SERVICES GROUP
MSSG external sales increased 16.5 percent or $44.7 million to $315.6 million from $271.1 million in the September 2003 quarter. The increase in sales is attributed to $34.7 million in organic sales growth and $10.0 million of favorable foreign currency effects. The increase in sales was driven primarily by improvements in North America, Europe and our Industrial Products Group, which were up 16.3 percent, 13.1 percent and 21.2 percent, respectively.
Operating income of $38.9 million increased 65.4 percent or $15.4 million from $23.5 million last year. Operating income was leveraged as a result of organic sales growth, coupled with a reduction in restructuring and integration costs of $4.9 million and favorable foreign currency effects. These benefits were partially offset by an increase in raw material costs, unfavorable product mix shifts and higher employment costs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS SOLUTIONS GROUP
AMSG external sales increased 25.9 percent or $24.3 million from the quarter ended September 30, 2003. The increase in sales is attributed to overall growth across all product divisions, including the addition of Conforma Clad, and favorable foreign currency effects in the current quarter of $2.2 million. In addition to Conforma Clad, the increase in sales was achieved primarily in mining and construction products and engineered products, which were up 16.0 percent and 28.3 percent, respectively.
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Operating income was $14.5 million, an increase of $2.7 million, over the prior year. The increase is attributed to sales growth, including the addition of Conforma Clad, favorable foreign currency effects, and a reduction in restructuring costs. These benefits were partially offset by an increase in raw material costs.
J&L INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
J&L external sales increased $13.3 million or 27.6 percent compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2003. The increase in sales is attributable to organic growth of $12.6 million and favorable foreign exchange currency effects of $0.7 million. Operating income was $5.7 million compared to $2.7 million in the prior year. The increase in operating income is a result of the improvement in sales growth, coupled with cost containment, and favorable currency effects.
FULL SERVICE SUPPLY
FSS external sales increased $4.6 million or 14.5 percent compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in sales is primarily associated with organic growth. Operating income improved to $0.1 million in the current quarter on the improved sales volume.
CORPORATE
Corporate represents corporate shared service costs, certain employee benefit costs and eliminations of operating results between segments. For the three months ended September 30, 2004, the operating expense increased $1.5 million or 9.2 percent compared to the prior year quarter. The increase is attributed to an increase in employment expenses.
DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies since June 30, 2004.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our cash flow from operations is the primary source of financing for capital expenditures and internal growth. During the three months ended September 30, 2004, we generated $31.8 million in cash flows from operations, an increase of $19.6 million from $12.2 million a year-ago. Cash flows provided by operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2004 consists of net income and non-cash items of $43.5 million partially offset by changes in certain assets and liabilities of $11.7 million. The most significant component of this change was an increase in inventory of $13.0 million resulting from the increase in sales. Cash flows provided by operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 consisted of net income and non-cash items of $30.6 million offset by changes in certain assets and liabilities of $18.4 million. The most significant component of this change was a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $18.6 million. Net payments for income taxes decreased $10.4 million from prior year.
Net cash used for investing activities was $17.6 million, an increase of $2.7 million from $14.9 million in the year-ago period. During the first quarter of fiscal 2005, cash used for investing activities includes $15.2 million of purchases of property, plant and equipment, $2.5 million of acquisitions, and $0.8 million of purchases of subsidiary stock. During the prior year quarter, cash used for investing activities included $10.6 million of purchases of property, plant and equipment and $5.0 million of purchases of subsidiary stock. We have projected our capital expenditures for 2005 to be $70 to $80 million and to be primarily used to support new strategic initiatives, new products and to upgrade machinery and equipment. We believe this level of capital spending is sufficient to maintain competitiveness and improve productivity.
Net cash used for financing activities was $12.9 million compared to cash provided by financing activities of $2.1 million in the same period last year. During the first quarter of 2005, cash used for financing activities includes a $22.1 million net decrease in notes payable, $7.5 million increase in revolver and other lines of credit, $8.5 million of dividend reinvestment and quarterly activity related to employee benefit and stock plans, and cash dividends paid to shareowners of $6.3 million. During the prior year quarter, cash provided by financing activities included term debt payments of $3.5 million, $10.9 million of dividend reinvestment and quarterly activity related to employee benefit and stock plans, and cash dividends paid to shareowners of $6.1 million. As of September 30, 2004, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2004, cash expenditures related to our restructuring programs discussed in Note 13 were $2.7 million. The remaining cash payments for certain lease and severance costs of approximately $10.0 million are expected to be substantially complete by June 30, 2005.
There have been no material changes in our contractual obligations and commitments since June 30, 2004.
On October 29, 2004 we entered into a five-year, multi-currency, revolving credit facility with a group of financial institutions (2004 Credit Agreement), which amends, restates and replaces our 2002 Credit Agreement. The 2004 Credit Agreement permits revolving credit loans of up to $500 million for working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. This transaction contains significant improvements in terms and conditions relative to the 2002 Credit Agreement reflecting Kennametals improved credit profile and stronger bank market conditions. Interest payable under the 2004 Credit Agreement is based upon the type of borrowing under the facility and the available interest rates include (1) LIBOR plus an applicable margin, (2) the greater of the prime rate and the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.50% or (3) a fixed rate as negotiated by the Company. The 2004 Credit Agreement contains various restrictive and affirmative covenants including some requiring the maintenance of certain financial ratios. The financial covenants contained in the 2004 Credit Agreement include: a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio (as those terms are defined in this agreement). Borrowings under the 2004 Credit Agreement continue to be guaranteed by our significant subsidiaries.
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
On July 3, 2003, the Company entered into a new three-year securitization program (2003 Securitization Program), which permitted us to securitize up to $100.0 million of accounts receivable. The 2003 Securitization Program was amended on September 19, 2003, permitting the Company to securitize up to $125 million of accounts receivable. The 2003 Securitization Program provides for a co-purchase arrangement with two financial institutions that participate in the purchase of the Companys accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2004, the Company had securitized $115.3 million in accounts receivable.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Total assets were $1,970.0 million at September 30, 2004, compared to $1,938.7 million at June 30, 2004. Working capital increased $29.1 million to $336.7 million at September 30, 2004 from $307.6 million at June 30, 2004. Working capital increased due to increases in accounts receivable of $6.5 million and inventories of $16.4 million related to increased sales, and a reduction in notes payable of $22.1 million, offset by an increase in the current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases of $11.7 million and an increase in accrued income taxes of $9.1 million. Total liabilities declined $7.1 million from June 30, 2004 to $1,028.2 million, primarily due to a reduction in notes payable. Shareowners equity increased $37.3 million to $924.4 million primarily as a result of net income of $22.7 million and the effect of employee benefit and stock plans of $14.1 million.
Total debt, including notes payable and capital leases, decreased from $440.2 million at June 30, 2004 to $435.4 million at September 30, 2004. The decrease in total debt is related to net operating cash flow after investing activities being utilized to reduce total debt.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We have experienced certain changes in our exposure to market risk from June 30, 2004.
The fair value of our interest rate swap agreements was an asset of $0.2 million as of September 30, 2004 compared to a liability of $8.2 million as of June 30, 2004. The offset to this asset or liability is a corresponding increase or decrease, respectively, to long-term debt, as the instruments are accounted for as a hedge of our long-term debt. The $8.4 million increase in the recorded value of these agreements was non-cash and was the result of marking these instruments to market.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, the Companys management evaluated, with the participation of the companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). The Companys disclosure controls were designed to provide a reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. It should be noted that the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote. However, the controls have been designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving the controls stated goals. Based on that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level. There were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Companys most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
At the Annual Meeting of Shareowners on October 26, 2004, our shareowners voted on the election of two directors, the approval of an amendment to the Kennametal Inc. Stock and Incentive Plan of 2002 (2002 Plan), and the ratification of the selection of the independent registered public accounting firm. Of the 32,984,447 shares present in person or by proxy, the following is the number of shares voted in favor of, abstained or voted against each matter and the number of shares having authority to vote on each matter but withheld.
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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