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Kennametal Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results for Fiscal 2006

07/26/06

-- Q4 reported earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $4.11; adjusted EPS of $1.25 -- Fiscal 2006 reported EPS of $6.48, adjusted EPS of $3.95 -- Record adjusted ROIC of 11.4 percent

LATROBE, Pa., July 26, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today reported fourth quarter EPS of $4.11, including special items of $2.86 per share. Fourth quarter adjusted EPS were $1.25 compared with prior year EPS of $0.98, an increase of 28 percent.

Fiscal 2006 reported EPS were $6.48, including special items of $2.53, compared with prior year reported EPS of $3.13, including special charges of $0.12 per share, an increase of 107 percent. Fiscal 2006 adjusted EPS were $3.95 compared to prior year adjusted EPS of $3.25, an increase of 22 percent.

Fiscal 2006 fourth quarter performance reflects continuing operational excellence as well as the impact of previously announced divestitures. These transactions are consistent with the company's strategy of exiting non-core businesses. Therefore, fourth quarter results included charges associated with the sale of UK-based high speed steel business (Presto), the sale of Kemmer Praezision electronics business (Electronics) and the previously announced sale of South Deerfield Industrial's consumer retail product line (CPG). These dispositions are expected to improve future overall EBIT margins.

In addition, fourth quarter results included a gain, net of transaction related costs, from the divestiture of J&L Industrial Supply (J&L). The divestiture of J&L is in line with Kennametal's strategy to focus on its core manufacturing businesses. This transaction completes the company's planned exit from owned distribution and Kennametal will continue building new distributor relationships while growing existing ones.

As previously disclosed, the company evaluated options for cash repatriation and the corresponding tax impact under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (AJCA). The Act provides for a special one-time tax deduction on foreign earnings that are repatriated to the United States. The company repatriated $89 million, which resulted in an $11 million tax cost which was recorded during fourth quarter of fiscal 2006.

President and Chief Executive Officer Carlos M. Cardoso said, "We are very pleased with the results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006, which reflect all that we have accomplished. Through the Kennametal Value Business System (KVBS), our team is successfully executing on our strategy. The fourth quarter performance represents the 10th consecutive quarter of year over year growth. Kennametal's strong sales, EPS and return on invested capital validate our market leadership position as well the continuing global opportunity for our company. We are excited to be essentially done with the divestiture of non-core businesses. We now have created a stronger foundation, which positions our company for long-term growth and profitability. By continually enhancing our portfolio to ensure the appropriate mix of businesses, Kennametal is focused on serving customers' needs through innovative technology and solutions."

Reconciliation of all non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the attached tables.

    Highlights of Fiscal 2006 Fourth Quarter

     -- Fourth quarter sales of $612 million increased 3 percent versus the
        same quarter last year, including 8 percent organic sales growth,
        offset by 5 percent from a prior year divestiture. Sales in the
        quarter included two months of J&L activity prior to its divestiture.

     -- Income from continuing operations was $176 million for the fourth
        quarter.  Income from continuing operations, excluding special items,
        was $48 million for the fourth quarter versus prior year of $36
        million, an increase of 33 percent.  This year over year improvement
        was driven by strong performance across all business units coupled
        with ongoing cost containment.

     -- Fourth quarter reported EPS were $4.11, including special items of
        $2.86 per share. Fourth quarter adjusted EPS were $1.25 compared with
        prior year EPS of $0.98, an increase of 28 percent. A reconciliation
        follows:



                  Earnings Per Diluted Share Reconciliation

    Fourth Quarter FY 2006                   Fourth Quarter FY 2005
    Reported EPS               $4.11         Reported EPS              $0.98
    Gain on sale of J&L                      No special items.
     and transaction-
     related charges           (3.24)
    Loss on sale
     Electronics                0.39
    Tax impact of cash
     repatriation under
     AJCA                       0.28
    CPG goodwill
     impairment and
     transaction-related
     charges, net of tax
     benefit                   (0.06)
    Loss on sale of
     Presto                     0.04
    Favorable resolution
     of tax contingencies      (0.27)
    Adjusted EPS               $1.25                                   $0.98

     -- Special items related to ongoing portfolio shaping included the
        divestitures of J&L, Electronics and Presto.  The company also
        recorded pre-tax charges related to its previously announced
        divestiture of CPG including industrial saw blades, which is expected
        to close in the first quarter of fiscal 2007.

     -- Cash repatriation of $89 million under the AJCA.  The tax impact of
        this repatriation was a charge of $11 million, or $0.28 per diluted
        share.

     -- Record adjusted return on invested capital was up 180 basis points to
        11.4 percent from 9.6 percent in the prior year.

     -- Repayments of the company's Accounts Receivable Securitization
        Program totaled $107 million.

     -- Repurchased 1.3 million shares totaling $79 million.

     -- Funded $40 million related to one of the company's U.S. pension
        plans.

    Highlights of Fiscal 2006

     -- Sales of $2.3 billion were up 6 percent versus prior year, including 9
        percent organic growth, partially offset by a 2 percent net impact of
        acquisitions and divestitures and 1 percent of unfavorable foreign
        currency exchange. Sales for the year included 11 months of J&L
        activity prior to its divestiture.

     -- Income from continuing operations was $272 million compared to prior
        year of $114 million. Income from continuing operations, excluding
        special items, was $154 million versus prior year of $118 million, an
        increase of 30 percent.

     -- Fiscal 2006 reported EPS were $6.48, including special items of $2.53,
        compared with prior year reported EPS of $3.13, including special
        charges of $0.12 per share, an increase of 107 percent.  Fiscal 2006
        adjusted EPS were $3.95 compared to prior year adjusted EPS of $3.25,
        an increase of 22 percent.  A reconciliation follows:



                  Earnings Per Diluted Share Reconciliation

    Year ended June 30, 2006                Year ended June 30, 2005
    Reported EPS               $6.48        Reported EPS             $3.13
    Gain on sale of J&L                     Loss on sale of Full
     and transaction-                       Service Supply and
     related charges           (3.24)        transaction-related
                                             charges                 0.12
    Loss on sale of
    Electronics                 0.39
    Tax impact of cash
     repatriation under
     AJCA                       0.28
    CPG goodwill
     impairment and
     transaction-related
     charges, net of tax
     benefit                    0.07
    Loss on sale of
     Presto                     0.24
    Favorable resolution
     of tax contingencies      (0.27)
    Adjusted EPS               $3.95         Adjusted EPS              $3.25

     -- Adjusted free operating cash flow for fiscal 2006 and 2005 was $125
        million in each period.  Current year adjustments include $110 million
        of repayments related to the company's Accounts Receivable
        Securitization Program and $73 million of pension funding.  Capital
        expenditures for fiscal 2006 totaled $80 million.

     -- Repurchased 1.6 million shares totaling $93 million.

    Business Segment Highlights of Fiscal 2006 Fourth Quarter

Metalworking Solutions & Services Group (MSSG) growth continues to outpace the growth in its major markets, demonstrating the effects of further market penetration through the company's channel saturation and branding strategy, as well as price realization. North American sales growth was leveraged with the divestiture of J&L that spurred opportunities with new distributors. General engineering, distribution and energy market segments each exhibited strong year over year growth. The divestiture of Presto and the previously announced divestiture of CPG support the company's long-term strategy of continued focus on its core businesses.

In the June quarter, MSSG adjusted sales were up 6 percent on volume and price. North American cemented carbide and high-speed steel grew 10 percent and 8 percent, respectively. Europe sales were increased 4 percent. Rest of the world grew 3 percent.

MSSG operating income was up 18 percent on reported sales growth of 6 percent and the operating margin of 16 percent was up 200 basis points over the same period last year due to ongoing cost containment and price realization.

Advanced Materials Solutions Group (AMSG) delivered significant top line growth in the current quarter. The underlying markets in mining and energy remain strong for Kennametal. The overall AMSG segment continues to report considerable growth. Overall market conditions, price realization and market share penetration are primary factors contributing to favorable results.

In the June quarter, AMSG adjusted sales grew 14 percent on volume and price. Energy product sales were up 37 percent, Conforma Clad sales increased 24 percent, engineered products grew 12 percent and mining and construction product sales increased 9 percent.

AMSG operating income grew 11 percent versus last year, on 18 percent reported sales growth. Operating margin of 18 percent was down 100 basis points over the same period last year due primarily to the impact of raw material price increases period over period, particularly tungsten.

Outlook

Worldwide market conditions support the company's expectations of continued top line growth in fiscal year 2007. Global economic indicators show that North America is expected to remain strong, modest growth is expected in Europe, and emerging markets are forecasted to be robust. While there remain some uncertainties and risks related to the macro-economic environment, fundamental drivers for global demand appear to be stable.

Cardoso said, "We are optimistic about the outlook for our end markets. The global manufacturing forecast is in line with our belief that the industrial sector will continue to show strength. We will continue to balance and diversify our end markets and world geographic mix. We again expect to outperform the market by effectively delivering volume growth, gaining market share and realizing price through innovative customer solutions that provide value and performance."

Kennametal expects organic revenue growth in the 7 to 10 percent range for fiscal year 2007, continuing the trend of consistently outpacing worldwide industrial production rates by two to three times. The company anticipates the majority of its end markets to continue operating at high levels throughout the year, with moderating growth rates for some sectors.

The expectation of ongoing expansion around the globe supports Kennametal's projection of 6 to 9 percent organic sales growth in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, relative to very strong performance from the prior year quarter.

Reported EPS are expected to be in the $4.20 to $4.40 range for fiscal year 2007, despite some dilution from recent divestitures of non-core businesses, reflecting confidence in the company's ability to maintain its strong performance. This forecasted range also includes costs related to the company's ongoing SG&A initiatives that will result in increased profitability for the long term. The fiscal year 2007 guidance midpoint represents a 9 percent year over year growth. On a comparable basis, fiscal year 2007 guidance midpoint represents approximately 25 percent growth, a substantial increase over prior year. Approximately 65 percent of the forecasted EPS will be realized in the second half of fiscal year 2007, consistent with historical seasonal patterns. First quarter 2007 EPS are expected to be $0.60 to $0.70.

Improvements in operating margins are expected to continue and return on invested capital is solidly on track for the projected 11 to 12 percent range for fiscal year 2007.

Kennametal anticipates net cash flow provided by operating activities of approximately $275 million to $285 million for fiscal 2007. Based on anticipated capital expenditures of $90 million, Kennametal expects to generate between $185 million to $195 million of free operating cash flow for fiscal 2007. However, approximately $100 million to $110 million will be used for tax payments, due to recent divestitures and cash repatriation related to the AJCA.

Dividend Declared

Kennametal also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share. The dividend is payable August 23, 2006 to shareowners of record as of the close of business on August 8, 2006.

Kennametal advises shareowners to note monthly order trends, for which the company makes a disclosure ten business days after the conclusion of each month. This information is available on the Investor Relations section of Kennametal's corporate web site at www.kennametal.com.

Fourth quarter and full year results will be discussed in a live Internet broadcast at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time today. This event will be broadcast live on the company's website, www.kennametal.com. Once on the homepage, click "Corporate," and then "Investor Relations." Also, the replay of this event will be available on the company's website through August 9, 2006.

This release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. You can identify 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. These statements are likely to relate to, among other things, our strategy, goals, plans and projections regarding our financial position, results of operations, 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. It is not possible to predict or identify all factors; however, they may include the following: global and regional economic conditions; energy costs; risks associated with the availability and costs of raw materials; commodity prices; risks associated with integrating recent acquisitions, as well as any future acquisitions, and achieving the expected savings and synergies; risks relating to business divestitures; competition; demands on management resources; risks associated with international markets, such as currency exchange rates and social and political environments or instability; future terrorist attacks or acts of war; labor relations; 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.

Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) is a leading global supplier of tooling, engineered components and advanced materials consumed in production processes. The company improves customers' competitiveness by providing superior economic returns through the delivery of application knowledge and advanced technology to master the toughest of materials application demands. Companies producing everything from airframes to coal, from medical implants to oil wells and from turbochargers to motorcycle parts recognize Kennametal for extraordinary contributions to their value chains. Customers buy over $2 billion annually of Kennametal products and services - delivered by our approximately 13,000 talented employees in over 60 countries - with almost 50 percent of these revenues coming from outside the United States. Visit us at www.kennametal.com [KMT-E]



                             FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
                Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited):

    (in thousands, except per       Quarter Ended          Year Ended
    share amounts)                     June 30,              June 30,
                                    2006    2005(1)    2006(1)     2005(1)

    Sales                         $612,167 $593,599   $2,329,628  $2,202,832
    Cost of goods sold             388,133  373,492    1,497,462   1,431,716

       Gross profit                224,034  220,107      832,166     771,116

    Operating expense              146,316  153,171      579,907     559,293
    Goodwill impairment
     charge                              -        -            -       4,707
    (Gain) loss on assets
     held for sale                (230,578)       -     (229,886)      1,546
    Amortization of
     intangibles                     1,428    1,566        5,626       3,460

      Operating income             306,868   65,370      476,519     202,110

    Interest expense                 7,478    7,897       31,019      27,277
    Other income, net                 (307)    (851)      (2,219)     (3,645)

    Income from continuing
     operations before income
     taxes and minority interest   299,697   58,324      447,719     178,478
    Provision for income
     taxes                         123,536   21,842      172,902      60,967

    Minority interest                  525      238        2,566       3,592

    Income from continuing
     operations                    175,636   36,244      272,251     113,919

    (Loss) income from
     discontinued operations,
     net of income taxes           (11,440)   1,496      (15,968)      5,372

    Net income                    $164,196  $37,740     $256,283    $119,291

    Basic earnings per share
     - continuing operations         $4.52    $0.97        $7.08       $3.09
    Basic (loss) earnings per
     share - discontinued
     operations                      (0.30)    0.04        (0.41)       0.14
    Basic earnings per share         $4.22    $1.01        $6.67       $3.23

    Diluted earnings per
     share - continuing
     operations                      $4.40    $0.94        $6.88       $2.99
    Diluted (loss) earnings
     per share - discontinued
     operations                      (0.29)    0.04        (0.40)       0.14
    Diluted earnings per
     share                           $4.11    $0.98        $6.48       $3.13

    Dividends per share              $0.19    $0.17        $0.76       $0.68
    Basic weighted average
     shares outstanding             38,888   37,510       38,432      36,924
    Diluted weighted average
     shares outstanding             39,923   38,477       39,551      38,056

    (1) Amounts have been reclassified to reflect discontinued operations
        related to the divestiture of Electronics and CPG including industrial
        saw blades.



              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited):

                                                      June 30,      June 30,
    (in thousands)                                      2006          2005

    ASSETS
    Cash and equivalents                               $233,976      $43,220
    Trade receivables, net of allowance                 386,714      403,097
    Receivables securitized                                   -     (109,786)
    Accounts receivable, net                            386,714      293,311
    Inventories                                         334,949      386,674
    Deferred income taxes                                55,328       70,391
    Current assets held for sale                         24,280            -
    Other current assets                                 51,610       37,466
        Total current assets                          1,086,857      831,062
    Property, plant and equipment, net                  530,379      519,301
    Goodwill and intangible assets, net                 618,423      652,791
    Long term assets held for sale                      11,285            -
    Other assets                                        136,562       89,183
        Total                                        $2,383,506   $2,092,337

    LIABILITIES
    Short-term debt, including notes payable             $2,214      $50,889
    Accounts payable                                    124,907      154,839
    Current liabilities held for sale                     3,065            -
    Accrued liabilities                                 331,405      222,930
        Total current liabilities                       461,591      428,658
    Long-term debt                                      409,508      386,485
    Deferred income taxes                                73,338       59,551
    Other liabilities                                   129,078      227,321
        Total liabilities                             1,073,515    1,102,015

    MINORITY INTEREST IN CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES       14,626       17,460
    SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY                               1,295,365      972,862
        Total                                        $2,383,506   $2,092,337



                          SEGMENT DATA (Unaudited):

                                     Quarter Ended          Year Ended
    (in thousands)                     June 30,              June 30,
                                    2006     2005(1)    2006(1)     2005(1)
    Outside Sales:
    Metalworking Solutions and
     Services Group               $373,839  $352,591   $1,401,777 $1,313,525
    Advanced Materials Solutions
     Group                         191,758   162,312      676,556    510,572
    J&L Industrial Supply           46,570    66,031      251,295    255,840
    Full Service Supply                  -    12,665            -    122,895
    Total Outside Sales           $612,167  $593,599   $2,329,628 $2,202,832

    Sales By Geographic Region:
    United States                 $322,903  $315,167   $1,239,449 $1,185,146
    International                  289,264   278,432    1,090,179  1,017,686
    Total Sales by Geographic
     Region                       $612,167  $593,599   $2,329,628 $2,202,832

    Operating Income (Loss):
    Metalworking Solutions and
     Services Group                $59,390   $50,487     $197,525   $178,313
    Advanced Materials Solutions
     Group                          34,061    30,630      121,058     84,268
    J&L Industrial Supply          238,284     7,592      260,894     27,094
    Full Service Supply                  -       265            -     (4,105)
    Corporate and eliminations(2)  (24,867)  (23,604)    (102,958)   (83,460)

    Total Operating Income, as
     reported                     $306,868   $65,370     $476,519   $202,110

    (1) Amounts have been reclassified to reflect discontinued operations
        related to the divestiture of Electronics (AMSG) and CPG including
        industrial saw blades (MSSG).
    (2) Includes corporate functional shared services and intercompany
        eliminations.



In addition to reported results under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), the following financial highlight tables also include, where appropriate, a reconciliation of gross profit, operating expense, operating income, income from continuing operations, net income and diluted earnings per share, in each case excluding special items, adjusted free operating cash flow, adjusted segment sales, and adjusted return on invested capital (which are non-GAAP financial measures), to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Management believes that the investor should have available the same information that management uses to assess operating performance, determine compensation, and assess the capital structure of the Company. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most comparable GAAP measures. Non-GAAP financial measures utilized by the Company may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.



    RECONCILIATION TO GAAP - QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

                   (in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                                    Income
                                                     from
                   Gross    Operating  Operating  Continuing    Net    Diluted
                   Profit    Expense    Income    Operations  Income     EPS

    2006 Reported
     Results      $224,034   $146,316  $306,868   $175,636   $164,196   $4.11
      Gain on
       sale of J&L  (1,935)         -  (233,949)  (132,009)  (132,009)  (3.31)
      J&L trans-
       action
       related
       charges           -     (4,510)    4,510      2,796      2,796    0.07
      Loss on
       sale of
       Electronics       -          -         -          -     15,366    0.39
      Tax impact
       of cash
       repatriation
       under AJCA        -          -         -     11,176     11,176    0.28
      CPG goodwill
       impairment
       and
       transaction-
       related
       charges           -          -         -          -     (2,192)  (0.06)
      Loss on
       sale of
       Presto          (26)         -     1,410      1,410      1,410    0.04
      Favorable
       resolution of
       tax
       contingencies     -          -         -    (10,873)   (10,873)  (0.27)
    2006 Results,
     excluding
     special items $222,073   $141,806  $78,839    $48,136    $49,870   $1.25

    For the quarter ended June 30, 2005, there were no special items.



    RECONCILIATION TO GAAP - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 (Unaudited)

                   (in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                                   Income
                                                    from
                   Gross    Operating  Operating  Continuing    Net    Diluted
                   Profit    Expense    Income    Operations  Income     EPS
    2006 Reported
     Results      $832,166   $579,907  $476,519   $272,251  $256,283   $6.48
      Gain on
       sale of J&L  (1,935)         -  (233,949)  (132,001) (132,001)  (3.34)
      J&L
       trans-
       action-
       related
       charges           -     (6,381)    6,381      3,956     3,956    0.10
      Loss on
       sale of
       Electronics       -          -         -          -    15,366    0.39
      Tax impact
       of cash
       repatriation
       under AJCA        -          -         -     11,176    11,176    0.28
      CPG goodwill
       impairment
       and trans-
       action-related
       charges           -          -         -          -     2,838    0.07
      Loss on sale of
       Presto        7,329          -     9,457      9,457     9,457    0.24
      Favorable
       resolution
       of tax
       contingencies     -          -         -    (10,873)  (10,873)  (0.27)
    2006 Results,
     excluding special
     items        $837,560   $573,526  $258,408   $153,966  $156,202   $3.95





    RECONCILIATION TO GAAP - YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 (Unaudited)

                                              Income from
                                  Operating   Continuing    Net       Diluted
                                   Income     Operations  Income        EPS
    2005 Reported                 $202,110     $113,919  $119,291      $3.13
        FSS goodwill
         impairment charge           4,707        3,277     3,277       0.09
        FSS loss on sale             1,546        1,076     1,076       0.03
         2005 Results, excluding
         special items            $208,363     $118,272  $123,644      $3.25




    RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED FREE OPERATING CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(Unaudited):

                                                     Year Ended
                                                      June 30,
                                           2006                      2005
    Net cash flow provided
    by operating activities                 $19,053                  $202,327

    Purchase of property,
     plant and equipment                    (79,593)                  (88,552)
    Proceeds from disposals
     of property, plant and
     equipment                                2,961                     3,912
       Free operating cash flow            $(57,579)                 $117,687
    Adjustments:
           Repayments of accounts
            receivable securitization
            program                         109,786                     7,694
           Pension funding                   72,956                         -
    Adjusted free operating
     cash flow                             $125,163                  $125,381


    MSSG SEGMENT

                                   Quarter Ended            Year Ended
                                      June 30,                June 30,
    (in thousands)                 2006     2005          2006        2005

    Sales, as reported           $373,839 $352,591    $1,401,777  $1,313,525
    Foreign currency exchange         440        -        12,859           -
    Divestiture-related and
     inter-segment reclasses            -     (290)            -      17,332
    Adjusted sales               $374,279 $352,301    $1,414,636  $1,330,857


    AMSG SEGMENT
                                        Quarter Ended         Year Ended
                                           June 30,             June 30,
    (in thousands)                     2006       2005      2006      2005

    Sales, as reported               $191,758   $162,312  $676,556  $510,572
    Foreign currency exchange             553          -     7,261         -
    Acquisition-related and
     inter-segment reclasses           (1,910)     4,963   (54,003)   12,711
    Adjusted sales                   $190,401   $167,275   629,814  $523,283




    RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (Unaudited):

    For the Year Ended June 30, 2006 (in thousands, except percents)

    Invested
     Capital   6/30/2006  3/31/2006 12/31/2005 9/30/2005  6/30/2005    Average
    Debt       $411,722   $365,906   $410,045   $415,250   $437,374   $408,060
    Accounts
     receivable
     securitized      0    106,106    100,295    100,445    109,786     83,326
    Minority
     interest    14,626     18,054     16,918     18,117     17,460     17,035
    Shareowners'
     equity   1,295,365  1,115,110  1,045,974  1,009,394    972,862  1,087,741
    Total    $1,721,713 $1,605,176 $1,573,232 $1,543,206 $1,537,482 $1,596,162

                                 Quarter Ended
    Interest
     Expense   6/30/2006    3/31/2006   12/31/2005   9/30/2005    Total

    Interest
     expense    $7,478       $7,728       $7,984       $7,829    $31,019
    Securitiza-
     tion
     fees        1,288        1,241        1,170        1,065      4,764
    Total
     interest
     expense    $8,766       $8,969       $9,154       $8,894    $35,783
    Income
     tax
     benefit                                                      13,311
    Total
     interest
     expense,
     net of
     tax                                                         $22,472

    Total
     Income   6/30/2006    3/31/2006   12/31/2005   9/30/2005    Total
    Net Income,
     as
     reported $164,196      $32,903      $31,087      $28,097   $256,283
    Gain on
     sale of
     J&L      (132,001)           -            -            -   (132,001)
    J&L
     trans-
     action-
     related
     charges     2,796        1,160            -            -      3,956
    Loss on
     sale of
     Electron-
     ics        15,366            -            -            -     15,366
    Tax
     impact of
     cash
     repatriat-
     ion under
     AJCA       11,176            -            -            -     11,176
    CPG
     goodwill
     impairment
     and trans-
     action-
     related
     charges    (2,192)       5,030            -            -      2,838
    Loss on
     sale of
     Presto      1,410        8,047            -            -      9,457
    Favorable
     resolution
     of tax
     contingen-
     cies      (10,873)           -            -            -    (10,873)
    Minority
     interest
     expense       525          782          511          748      2,566
    Total
     Income,
     excluding
     special
     items     $50,403      $47,922      $31,598      $28,845   $158,768
    Total
     Income,
     excluding
     special
     items                                                      $158,768
    Total
     interest
     expense,
     net of
     tax                                                          22,472
                                                                $181,240
    Average
     invested
     capital                                                  $1,596,162

    Adjusted
     Return on
     Invested
     Capital                                                       11.4%
    Return on invested capital calculated utilizing net
     income, as reported is as follows:
    Net Income,
     as reported                                                $256,283
    Total
     Interest
     Expense, net of tax
                                                                  22,472
                                                                $278,755
    Average
     invested
     capital                                                  $1,596,162
    Return on
     Invested
     Capital                                                       17.5%




    RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (Unaudited):

    For the Year Ended June 30, 2005 (in thousands, except percents)

    Invested Capital           6/30/2005       3/31/2005       12/31/2004
      Debt                      $437,374        $485,168        $405,156
      Accounts
       receivable
       securitized               109,786         120,749         115,253
      Minority interest           17,460          19,664          19,249
      Shareowners' equity        972,862       1,021,186       1,003,507
        Total                 $1,537,482      $1,646,767      $1,543,165



    RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (Unaudited):

    For the Year Ended June 30, 2005 (in thousands, except percents)

    Invested Capital           9/30/2004       6/30/2004         Average
      Debt                      $435,435        $440,207        $440,668
      Accounts
       receivable
       securitized               115,309         117,480         115,715
      Minority interest           17,377          16,232          17,996
      Shareowners' equity        924,432         887,152         961,828
        Total                 $1,492,553      $1,461,071      $1,536,207



                                    Quarter Ended
    Interest
     Expense    6/30/2005  3/31/2005  12/31/2004  9/30/2004   Total
      Interest
       expense   $7,897     $6,803     $6,121      $6,456    $27,277
      Securitiza-
       tion fees    981        868        757         580      3,186
      Total
       interest
       expense   $8,878     $7,671     $6,878      $7,036    $30,463
      Income tax
       benefit                                                10,175
      Total
       Interest
       Expense,
       net of
       tax                                                   $20,288

                                   Quarter Ended
    Total
     Income       6/30/2005  3/31/2005  12/31/2004  9/30/2004   Total
     Net Income,
      as reported  $37,740    $30,650    $28,181     $22,720   $119,291
     Restructuring
      and asset
      impairment
      charges            -      3,306          -           -      3,306
     Loss on
      assets
      held for
      sale               -      1,086          -           -      1,086
     Minority
      interest
      expense          238      1,449        928         977      3,592
     Total Income,
      excluding
      special
      items        $37,978    $36,491    $29,109     $23,697   $127,275

     Total Income,
      excluding
      special items                                            $127,275

     Total
      Interest
      Expense,
       net of
       tax                                                       20,288
                                                               $147,563
      Average
       invested
       capital                                               $1,536,207

    Adjusted Return
     on Invested
     Capital                                                       9.6%

    Return on Invested Capital calculated utilizing Net
     Income, as reported is as follows:
       Net Income,
        as reported                                            $119,291
       Total Interest
        Expense,
        net of tax                                               20,288
                                                               $139,579
        Average
         invested
         capital                                             $1,536,207
    Return on
     Invested
     Capital                                                       9.1%

SOURCE Kennametal Inc.

Investor Relations, 
Quynh McGuire, +1-724-539-6559, or Media Relations, 
Joy Chandler,
+1-724-539-4618, 
both of Kennametal Inc.
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