FORM 10-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C.  20549

       [X]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
            SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED)

                   FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1996

       [ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
            SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)
                   For the transition period from         to         

                        Commission File Number 1-5318

                               KENNAMETAL INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

             Pennsylvania                              25-0900168
  (State or other jurisdiction of                   (I.R.S. Employer
  incorporation or organization)                   Identification No.)

                            State Route 981 South
                                P. O. Box 231
                         Latrobe, Pennsylvania  15650
                   (Address of principal executive offices)

      Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 412-539-5000

         Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

                                              Name of each exchange
        Title of each class                    on which registered
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Capital Stock, par value $1.25 per share     New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights              New York Stock Exchange

     Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing 
requirements for the past 90 days.  YES [X]  NO [ ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the 
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements 
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to 
this Form 10-K.  [X]

As of August 30, 1996, the aggregate market value of the registrant's Capital 
Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, estimated solely for the 
purposes of this Form 10-K, was approximately $671,100,000.  For purposes of 
the foregoing calculation only, all directors and executive officers of the 
registrant and each person who may be deemed to own beneficially more than 5% 
of the registrant's Capital Stock, have been deemed affiliates.

As of August 30, 1996, there were 26,747,827 shares of Capital Stock 
outstanding.

Documents Incorporated by Reference

Portions of the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated by 
reference into Parts I, II and IV.

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 1996 Annual Meeting of Shareholders 
are incorporated by reference into Parts III and IV.


                              TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No.
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                                    PART I

   1.   Business
   2.   Properties
   3.   Legal Proceedings
   4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
        Officers of the Registrant

                                    PART II

   5.   Market for the Registrant's Capital Stock and Related Stockholder
        Matters
   6.   Selected Financial Data
   7.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
        Results of Operations
   8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
   9.   Changes in and Disagreements on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

                                    PART III

  10.   Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
  11.   Executive Compensation
  12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
  13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

                                    PART IV

  14.    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K


                                    PART I 

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

Overview
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Kennametal Inc. was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1943.  Kennametal Inc. and 
subsidiaries ("Kennametal" or the "company") manufacture, purchase and 
distribute a broad range of tools, tooling systems, supplies and services for 
the metalworking, mining and highway construction industries.  Kennametal 
specializes in developing and manufacturing metalcutting tools and wear-
resistant parts using a specialized type of powder metallurgy.  Kennametal's 
metalcutting tools are made of cemented carbides, ceramics, cermets and other 
hard materials.  The company manufactures a complete line of toolholders and 
toolholding systems by machining and fabricating steel bars and other metal 
alloys.  The company also distributes a broad range of industrial supplies 
used in the metalworking industry.  Kennametal's mining and construction 
cutting tools are tipped with cemented carbide and are used for underground 
coal mining and highway construction, repair and maintenance.

Business Segment and Markets
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The company operates predominantly as a tooling supplier specializing in 
powder metallurgy, which represents a single business segment.  While many of 
the company's products are similar in composition, sales are classified into 
three markets:  metalworking, industrial supply, and mining and construction.  
The company's sales by market are presented on page 21 of the 1996 Annual 
Report to Shareholders, and such information is incorporated herein by 
reference.  Additional information about the company's operations by 
geographic area is presented on page 37 of the 1996 Annual Report to 
Shareholders, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Metalworking Markets
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Kennametal markets, manufactures and distributes a full line of products and 
services for the metalworking industry.  The company provides metalcutting 
tools to manufacturing companies in a wide range of industries throughout the 
world.

A Kennametal tooling system usually consists of a steel toolholder and an 
indexable cutting tool called an insert.  During a metalworking operation, the 
toolholder is positioned in a machine tool, which provides the turning power.  
While the workpiece or toolholder is rapidly rotating, the cutting tool insert 
contacts the workpiece and cuts or shapes the workpiece.  The cutting tool 
insert is consumed during use and must be replaced periodically.  Metalcutting 
operations include turning, boring, threading, grooving, milling and drilling.  
The company also makes wear-resistant parts for use in abrasive environments 
and specialty applications.

Industrial Supply Market
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Kennametal distributes a full line of industrial supplies to the metalworking 
industry.  These products include cutting tools, abrasives, precision 
measuring devices, power tools and hand tools, machine tool accessories and to 
a lesser extent, some maintenance, repair and operating supplies.  The 
majority of industrial supplies distributed by the company are purchased from 
other manufacturers, although the industrial supply product offering does 
include Kennametal-manufactured items.

Mining and Construction Market
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Mining and construction cutting tools are fabricated from steel parts and 
tipped with cemented carbide.  Mining tools, used primarily in the coal 
industry, include longwall shearer and continuous miner drums, blocks, bits, 
pinning rods, augers and a wide range of mining tool accessories.  The company 
also supplies compacts for mining, quarrying, water well drilling and oil and 
gas exploration.  Construction cutting tools include carbide-tipped bits for 
ditching, trenching and road planing, grader blades for site preparation and 
routine roadbed control and snowplow blades and shoes for winter road plowing.

The company also makes proprietary metallurgical powders for use as a basic 
material in many of its metalworking, mining and construction products.  In 
addition, the company produces a variety of metallurgical powders and related 
materials for specialized markets.  These products include intermediate 
carbide powders, hardfacing materials and matrix powders that are sold to 
manufacturers of cemented carbide products, oil and gas drilling equipment and 
diamond drill bits.

Acquisition
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In August 1993, the company acquired an 81 percent interest in Hertel AG 
("Hertel") for $43 million in cash and $55 million of assumed debt.  Hertel, 
based in Fuerth, Germany, is a manufacturer and marketer of cemented carbide 
tools and tooling systems which are similar to the metalcutting tools and 
tooling systems produced by the company.  The acquisition of Hertel has not 
materially changed the product lines offered by the company.  While the 
company's primary market is the United States, Hertel's primary market is 
Germany and western Europe.  The acquisition of Hertel significantly increased 
the company's market share in these markets.

Since January 1, 1994, the company purchased additional shares of Hertel for 
$19 million, thereby increasing the company's ownership interest to 94 percent 
at June 30, 1996.

International Operations
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The company's principal international operations are conducted in western 
Europe and Canada.  In addition, the company has joint ventures in India, 
Italy and Russia, sales subsidiaries in Asia-Pacific and sales agents and 
distributors in eastern Europe and other areas of the world.  The company's 
international operations are subject to the usual risks of doing business in 
those countries, including currency fluctuations and changes in social, 
political and economic environments.  In management's opinion, the company's 
business is not materially dependent upon any one international location 
involving significant risk.

The company's international sales are presented on page 21 of the 1996 Annual 
Report to Shareholders, and such information is incorporated herein by 
reference.  Information pertaining to the effects of foreign currency 
fluctuations is contained under the caption "Foreign Currency Translation" in 
the notes to the consolidated financial statements on page 30 of the 1996 
Annual Report to Shareholders, and such information is incorporated herein by 
reference.

Marketing and Distribution
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The company's products are sold through three distinct channels:  a direct 
sales force, full-service supply programs, and retail showrooms and mail order 
catalogs.  The company's manufactured products are sold to end users primarily 
through a direct sales force.  Service engineers and technicians directly 
assist customers with product design, selection and application.  In addition, 
Kennametal-manufactured products, together with a broad range of purchased 
products, are sold through full-service supply programs and retail showrooms 
and mail order catalogs.  The company also uses independent distributors and 
sales agents in the United States and certain international markets.

The company's products are marketed under various trademarks and tradenames, 
such as Kennametal*, Hertel*, the letter K combined with other identifying 
letters and/or numbers*, Block Style K*, Kendex*, Kenloc*, Top Notch*, 
Erickson*, Kyon*, KM*, Drill-Fix* and Fix-Perfect*.  Purchased products are 
sold under the manufacturer's name or a private label.

Competition
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Kennametal is one of the world's leading producers of cemented carbide tools 
and maintains a strong competitive position, especially in North America and 
Europe.  There is active competition in the sale of all products made by the 
company, with approximately 30 companies engaged in the cemented carbide 
business in the United States and many more outside the U.S.  Several 
competitors are divisions of larger corporations.  In addition, several 
hundred fabricators and toolmakers, many of whom operate out of relatively 
small shops, produce tools similar to those made by the company and buy the 
cemented carbide components for such tools from cemented carbide producers, 
including the company.  Major competition exists from both U.S.-based and 
international-based concerns.  In addition, the company competes with 
thousands of industrial supply distributors.

The principal methods of competition in the company's business are service, 
product innovation, quality, availability and price.  The company believes 
that its competitive strength rests on its customer service capabilities, 
including its multiple distribution channels, its global presence, its state 
of the art manufacturing capabilities, its ability to develop new and improved 
tools responsive to the needs of its customers, and the consistent high 
quality of its products.  These factors frequently permit the company to sell 
such products based on the value added for the customer rather than strictly 
on competitive prices.

Seasonality
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Seasonal variations do not have a major effect on the company's business.  
However, to varying degrees, traditional summer vacation shutdowns of 
metalworking customers' plants and holiday shutdowns often affect the 
company's sales levels during the first and second quarters of its fiscal 
year.

Backlog
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The company's backlog of orders generally is not significant to its 
operations.  Approximately 80 percent of all orders are filled from stock, and 
the balance generally is filled within short lead times.

Research and Development
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The company is involved in research and development of new products and 
processes.  Research and development expenses totaled $20.6 million, $18.7 
million and $15.2 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.  Additionally, 
certain costs associated with improving manufacturing processes are included 
in cost of goods sold.  The company holds a number of patents and licenses 
which, in the aggregate, are not material to the operation of the business.

The company has brought a number of new products to market during the past few 
years.  These include metalcutting inserts that incorporate innovative tool 
geometries or compositions for improved chip control and productivity.  These 
new compositions include KC994M* multi-coated metalcutting inserts for milling 
applications, KC9010* and KC9025* multi-coated metalcutting inserts for 
turning applications, Kyon 3500* ceramic metalcutting inserts for machining 
cast irons, and KCD25* diamond-coated metalcutting inserts for machining 
aluminum alloys and other nonferrous materials.

Raw Materials and Supplies
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Major metallurgical raw materials consist of ore concentrates, compounds and 
secondary materials containing tungsten, tantalum, titanium, niobium and 
cobalt.  Although these raw materials are in relatively adequate supply, major 
sources are located abroad and prices at times have been volatile.  For these 
reasons, the company exercises great care in the selection, purchase and 
inventory availability of these materials.  The company also purchases 
substantial quantities of steel bars and forgings for making toolholders and 
other tool parts and accessories.  Products purchased for resale are obtained 
from thousands of suppliers located in the United States and abroad.

Employees
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The company employed approximately 7,300 persons at June 30, 1996, of which 
4,500 were located in the United States and 2,800 in other parts of the world, 
principally Europe and Canada.  Approximately 1,100 employees were represented 
by labor unions, of which 130 were hourly-rated employees located at plants in 
the Latrobe, Pennsylvania, area.  The remaining 970 employees represented by 
labor unions were employed at eight plants located outside of the United 
States.  The company considers its labor relations to be generally good.

Regulation
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Compliance with government laws and regulations pertaining to the discharge of 
materials or pollutants into the environment or otherwise relating to the 
protection of the environment did not have a material effect on the company's 
capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position for the year covered by 
this report, nor is such compliance expected to have a material effect in the 
future.

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*  Trademark owned by Kennametal Inc. or Kennametal Hertel AG

ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES

Presented below is a summary of principal manufacturing facilities used by the 
company and its majority-owned subsidiaries.

Location Owned/Leased Principal Products -------- ------------ ------------------ UNITED STATES: Troy, Michigan Leased Metalworking Toolholders Fallon, Nevada Owned Metallurgical Powders Henderson, North Carolina Owned Metallurgical Powders Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Owned Metalworking Inserts Orwell, Ohio Owned Metalworking Inserts Solon, Ohio Owned Metalworking Toolholders Bedford, Pennsylvania Owned Mining and Construction Tools and Wear Parts Latrobe, Pennsylvania Owned Metallurgical Powders and Wear Parts Johnson City, Tennessee Owned Metalworking Inserts New Market, Virginia Owned Metalworking Toolholders INTERNATIONAL (a): Port Coquitlam, Canada (b) Owned Metallurgical Powders Victoria, Canada Owned Wear Parts Shanxi, China Owned Mining Tools Xuzhou, China Owned Mining Tools Blaydon, England Leased Mining Tools Kingswinford, England Leased Metalworking Toolholders Ebermannstadt, Germany Owned Metalworking Inserts Mistelgau, Germany Owned Metallurgical Powders, Metalworking Inserts and Wear Parts Nabburg, Germany Owned Metalworking Toolholders Vohenstrauss, Germany Leased Metalworking Carbide Drills Arnhem, Netherlands Owned Wear Products (a) In January 1996, the company announced plans to build a $20-million facility in Shanghai, China, to manufacture cemented carbide metalcutting tools. Operations are planned to begin in 1998. (b) During the fourth quarter of 1996, the company decided to close this facility. The manufacture of products produced at this location will be continued from other company locations.
The company also has a network of warehouses and customer service centers located throughout North America, western Europe, Asia and Australia, a significant portion of which are leased. The majority of the company's research and development efforts are conducted in a corporate technology center located adjacent to corporate headquarters in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and in Fuerth, Germany. All significant properties are used in the company's dominant business of powder metallurgy, tools, tooling systems and supplies. The company's production capacity is adequate for its present needs. The company believes that its properties have been adequately maintained, are generally in good condition and are suitable for the company's business as presently conducted. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (a) In connection with a Domination Contract with Hertel, under German law, the company is required to offer to minority shareholders to purchase their shares for a reasonable compensation and to guarantee dividends during the term of the Domination Contract (ending June 30, 1996, subject to annual renewals) and to pay to Hertel any net cumulative losses it sustains during the term of the contract and has liability to Hertel creditors as if Hertel merged with the company. Several minority shareholders are contesting the reasonableness of the purchase price for minority shares and the minimum dividend on minority shares offered by the company in connection with the Domination Contract through litigation in Germany. It is management's opinion that the company and Hertel have viable defenses to the contest of the reasonableness of the minority share purchase price and minimum dividend and, in any event, that the ultimate outcome of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows or financial position of the company. (b) There are no other material pending legal proceedings, other than litigation incidental to the ordinary course of business, to which the company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is the subject. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1996, there were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Name, Age, and Position Experience During Past Five Years (2) - ----------------------- ------------------------------------- Robert L. McGeehan, 59 (1) President and Director since 1989. Chief President Executive Officer since October 1, 1991. Chief Executive Officer Director David B. Arnold, 57 (1) Vice President since 1979. Chief Technical Vice President Officer since 1988. Chief Technical Officer James R. Breisinger, 46 Vice President since 1990. Renamed Vice President Controller in 1994. Managing Director of Controller Europe from 1991 to 1994. Controller from 1983 to 1991. David T. Cofer, 51 (1) Vice President since 1986. Secretary and Vice President General Counsel since 1982. Secretary and General Counsel Richard P. Gibson, 61 Assistant Treasurer since 1985. Director Assistant Treasurer of Taxes since 1980. Director of Taxes James W. Heaton, 64 Vice President since 1984. Senior Senior Vice President Vice President and Director of Customer Director of Customer Satisfaction Satisfaction since 1990. Richard C. Hendricks, 57 (1) Vice President since 1982. Director of Vice President Corporate Business Development since 1992. Director of Corporate Business General Manager of the Mining and Development Metallurgical Division from 1990 to 1992. Timothy D. Hudson, 50 Vice President since 1994. Director Vice President of Human Resources since 1992. Corporate Director of Human Resources Manager of Human Resources from 1978 to 1992. H. Patrick Mahanes, Jr., 53 (1) Vice President since 1987. Named Chief Vice President Operating Officer in 1995. Director of Chief Operating Officer Operations from 1991 to 1995. Richard V. Minns, 58 Vice President since 1990. Director of Vice President Sales for the Metalworking Systems Division Director of Metalworking Sales, since 1985. North America James E. Morrison, 45 Vice President since 1994. Treasurer Vice President since 1987. Treasurer Kevin G. Nowe, 44 Joined the company as Assistant General Assistant Secretary Counsel in 1992 and was elected Assistant Assistant General Counsel Secretary in 1993. Previously was Senior Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Emro Marketing Company in Enon, Ohio. Richard J. Orwig, 55 (1) Vice President since 1987. Named Chief Vice President Financial and Administrative Officer in Chief Financial and Administrative 1994. Director of Administration from Officer 1991 to 1994. Alan G. Ringler, 46 (1) Vice President since 1989. Director of Vice President Metalworking Systems Division since 1992. Director of Metalworking Systems Director of Metalworking, North America, Division from 1991 to 1992. Michael W. Ruprich, 40 (1) Named Director of Global Marketing and Sales Vice President, Kennametal Inc. in 1996. Vice President of Kennametal Inc. President, J&L America Inc. and President, J&L America Inc. since 1994. Director of Global Marketing and Sales General Manager of J&L from 1993 to 1994. National Sales and Marketing Manager from 1992 to 1993. General Manager-East Coast Region from 1990 to 1992. P. Mark Schiller, 48 Vice President since 1992. Director of Vice President Kennametal Distribution Services since Director of Kennametal Distribution 1990. Services Notes: - ------ (1) Executive officer of the Registrant. (2) Each officer has been elected by the Board of Directors to serve until removed or until a successor is elected and qualified, and has served continuously as an officer since first elected.
PART II The information required under Items 5 through 8 is included in the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders and such information is incorporated herein by reference as indicated by the following table.
Incorporated by Reference to Captions and Pages of the 1996 Annual Report ------------------------------------- ITEM 5. Market for the Registrant's Quarterly Financial Information Capital Stock and Related (Unaudited) on page 38. Stockholder Matters ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data Ten-Year Financial Highlights (information with respect to the years 1992 to 1996) on pages 40 and 41. ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Management's Discussion & Analysis Analysis of Financial Condition on pages 21 to 24. and Results of Operations ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Item 14(a)1 herein and Quarterly Supplementary Data Financial Information (Unaudited) on page 38. ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements Not applicable. on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT Incorporated herein by reference is the information set forth in Part I under the caption "Officers of the Registrant" and the information set forth under the caption "Election of Directors" in the company's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after June 30, 1996 ("1996 Proxy Statement"). ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Incorporated herein by reference is the information set forth under the caption "Compensation of Executive Officers" and certain information regarding directors' fees under the caption "Board of Directors and Board Committees" in the 1996 Proxy Statement. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT Incorporated herein by reference is the information set forth under the caption "Ownership of Capital Stock by Directors, Nominees and Executive Officers" with respect to the directors' and officers' shareholdings and under the caption "Principal Holders of Voting Securities" with respect to other beneficial owners in the 1996 Proxy Statement. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Incorporated herein by reference is certain information set forth in the notes to the table under the caption "Election of Directors" in the 1996 Proxy Statement. PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Documents filed as part of this Form 10-K report. 1. Financial Statements The consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 1996 and 1995, the consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1996, and the notes to consolidated financial statements, together with the report thereon of Arthur Andersen LLP dated July 22, 1996, presented in the company's 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders, are incorporated herein by reference. 2. Financial Statement Schedules The financial statement schedule shown below should be read in conjunction with the financial statements contained in the 1996 Annual Report to Shareholders. Other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto. Separate financial statements of the company are omitted because the company is primarily an operating company and all significant subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements are wholly-owned, with the exception of Kennametal Hertel AG, in which the company has a 94 percent interest. Financial Statement Schedule: ----------------------------- Report of Independent Public Accountants Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the Three Years Ended June 30, 1996
3. Exhibits (3) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws ------------------------------------ (3.1) Amended and Restated Articles Exhibit 3.1 of the company's of Incorporation as Amended September 30, 1994 Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. (3.2) Bylaws Exhibit 3.1 of the company's March 31, 1991 Form 10-Q (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - May 14, 1991) is incorporated herein by reference. (4) Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures -------------------------------------- (4.1) Rights Agreement dated Exhibit 4 of the company's October 25, 1990 Form 8-K dated October 23, 1990 (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - November 1, 1990) is incorporated herein by reference. (4.2) Form of Note Agreement with Exhibit 4.3 of the company's 1990 various creditors dated as of Form 10-K (SEC file no. reference May 1, 1990 1-5318; docket entry date - September 26, 1990) is incorporated herein by reference. NOTE: Copies of instruments with respect to long-term debt or capitalized lease obligations which do not exceed 10% of consolidated assets will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. (10) Material Contracts ------------------ (10.1)* Management Performance The discussion regarding the Bonus Plan Management Performance Bonus Plan under the caption "Report of the Board of Directors Committee on Executive Compensation" contained in the company's 1996 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference. (10.2)* Stock Option Plan of 1982, Exhibit 10.3 of the company's as amended December 31, 1985 Form 10-Q (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - February 14, 1986) is incorporated herein by reference. (10.3)* Stock Option and Exhibit 10.1 of the company's Incentive Plan of 1988 December 31, 1988 Form 10-Q (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - February 9, 1989) is incorporated herein by reference. (10.4)* Officer employment Exhibit 10.3 of the company's 1988 agreements, as amended Form 10-K (SEC file no. reference and restated 1-5318; docket entry date - September 23, 1988) is incorporated herein by reference. (10.5)* Deferred Fee Plan for Exhibit 10.4 of the company's 1988 Outside Directors Form 10-K (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - September 23, 1988) is incorporated herein by reference. (10.6)* Executive Deferred Exhibit 10.5 of the company's 1988 Compensation Trust Form 10-K (SEC file no. reference Agreement 1-5318; docket entry date - September 23, 1988) is incorporated herein by reference. (10.7)* Form of Employment Exhibit 10.8 of the company's 1990 Agreement with certain Form 10-K (SEC file no. reference executive officers 1-5318; docket entry date - September 26, 1990) is incorporated herein by reference. (10.8)* Stock Option and Exhibit 10.1 of the company's Incentive Plan of 1992 September 30, 1992 Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. (10.9)* Directors Stock Incentive Exhibit 10.2 of the company's Plan September 30, 1992 Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. (10.10) Underwriting Agreement Exhibit 1.1 of the company's (U.S. Version) March 31, 1994 Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. (10.11) Underwriting Agreement Exhibit 1.2 of the company's (International Version) March 31, 1994 Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. (10.12) Credit Agreement dated Exhibit 10.17 of the company's as of April 19, 1996 by and March 31,1996 Form 10-Q is among Kennametal Inc. and incorporated herein by reference. Deutsche Bank AG, Mellon Bank N.A. and PNC Bank, National Association (10.13)* Performance Bonus Stock Exhibit A of the company's 1995 Plan of 1995 annual meeting proxy statement. (13) Annuual Report to Shareholders Portions of the 1996 Annual ------------------------------ Report are filed herewith. (21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant Filed herewith. ------------------------------ (23) Consent of Independent Public Filed herewith. Accountants ----------------------------- (27) Financial Data Schedule Filed herewith. -----------------------
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended June 30, 1996. - ------------------------------------------------------------------ * Denotes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. KENNAMETAL INC. By /s/ RICHARD J. ORWIG ------------------------------------ Richard J. Orwig Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Date: September 18, 1996 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date --------- ----- ---- /s/ QUENTIN C. MCKENNA - ---------------------------------- Quentin C. McKenna Chairman of the Board September 18, 1996 /s/ ROBERT L. MCGEEHAN - ---------------------------------- Robert L. McGeehan President, Chief Executive September 18, 1996 Officer and Director /s/ JAMES R. BREISINGER - ---------------------------------- James R. Breisinger Vice President, Controller September 18, 1996 and Chief Accounting Officer /s/ RICHARD J. ORWIG - ---------------------------------- Richard J. Orwig Vice President, Chief September 18, 1996 Financial and Administrative Officer /s/ RICHARD C. ALBERDING - ---------------------------------- Richard C. Alberding Director September 18, 1996 /s/ PETER B. BARTLETT - ---------------------------------- Peter B. Bartlett Director September 18, 1996 /s/ A. PETER HELD - ---------------------------------- A. Peter Held Director September 18, 1996 /s/ WARREN H. HOLLINSHEAD - ---------------------------------- Warren H. Hollinshead Director September 18, 1996 /s/ ALOYSIUS T. MCLAUGHLIN, JR. - ---------------------------------- Aloysius T. McLaughlin, Jr. Director September 18, 1996 /s/ WILLIAM R. NEWLIN - ---------------------------------- William R. Newlin Director September 18, 1996 /s/ LARRY YOST - ---------------------------------- Larry Yost Director September 18, 1996
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Kennametal Inc. We have audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the financial statements included in Kennametal Inc.'s annual report to shareholders incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K and have issued our report thereon dated July 22, 1996. Our audit was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on those statements taken as a whole. The schedule listed in the index in Item 14(a)2 of this Form 10-K is the responsibility of the Company's management and is presented for purposes of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not a part of the basic financial statements. The schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, fairly states in all material respects the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP ----------------------------- Arthur Andersen LLP Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 22, 1996 KENNAMETAL INC. SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS FOR THE THREE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 - --------------------------------------- (Dollars in thousands)
Additions --------------------------------------- Balance at Charged to Deductions Balance at Beginning of Costs and Other from End of Description Year Expenses Recoveries Adjustments Reserves (c) Year - ----------- ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------- ------------ ---------- 1996 Allowance for doubtful accounts $12,106 $1,810 $213 $ (871) (a) $3,962 $ 9,296 ======= ====== ==== ====== ====== ======= 1995 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 9,328 $1,477 $237 $2,131 (a) $1,067 $12,106 ======= ====== ==== ====== ====== ======= 1994 Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 2,062 $ 608 $334 $6,682 (b) $ 358 $ 9,328 ======= ====== ==== ====== ====== ======= (a) Represents foreign currency translation adjustment. (b) Represents the allowance recognized in connection with the purchase of an 81 percent interest in Hertel AG. (c) Represents uncollected accounts charged against the allowance.
EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Reference - ------- ----------------------------------------- 3.1 Amended and Restated Articles Exhibit 3.1 of the company's September 30, 1994 of Incorporation as Amended Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. 3.2 Bylaws Exhibit 3.1 of the company's March 31, 1991 Form 10-Q (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - May 14, 1991) is incorporated herein by reference. 4.1 Rights Agreement dated Exhibit 4 of the company's Form 8-K dated October 25, 1990 October 23, 1990 (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - November 1, 1990) is incorporated herein by reference. 4.2 Form of Note Agreement with Exhibit 4.3 of the company's 1990 Form 10-K various creditors dated as of (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry May 1, 1990 date - September 26, 1990) is incorporated herein by reference. 10.1 Management Performance The discussion regarding the Management Bonus Plan Performance Bonus Plan under the caption "Report of the Board of Directors Committee on Executive Compensation" contained in the company's 1996 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference. 10.2 Stock Option Plan of 1982, as Exhibit 10.3 of the company's December 31, 1985 amended Form 10-Q (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - February 14, 1986) is incorporated herein by reference. 10.3 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.1 of the company's December 31, 1988 of 1988 Form 10-Q (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - February 9, 1989) is incorporated herein by reference. 10.4 Officer employment agreements, Exhibit 10.3 of the company's 1988 Form 10-K as amended and restated (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - September 23, 1988) is incorporated herein by reference. 10.5 Deferred Fee Plan for Outside Exhibit 10.4 of the company's 1988 Form 10-K Directors (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - September 23, 1988) is incorporated herein by reference. 10.6 Executive Deferred Compensation Exhibit 10.5 of the company's 1988 Form 10-K Trust Agreement (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - September 23, 1988) is incorporated herein by reference. 10.7 Form of Employment Agreement Exhibit 10.8 of the company's 1990 Form 10-K with certain executive officers (SEC file no. reference 1-5318; docket entry date - September 26, 1990) is incorporated herein by reference. 10.8 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.1 of the company's September 30, 1992 of 1992 Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. 10.9 Directors Stock Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.2 of the company's September 30, 1992 Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. 10.10 Underwriting Agreement Exhibit 1.1 of the company's March 31, 1994 (U.S. Version) Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. 10.11 Underwriting Agreement Exhibit 1.2 of the company's March 31, 1994 (International Version) Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. 10.12 Credit Agreement dated Exhibit 10.17 of the company's March 31, 1996 as of April 19, 1996 by and Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference. among Kennametal Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG, Mellon Bank N.A. and PNC Bank, National Association 10.13 Performance Bonus Stock Exhibit A of the company's 1995 annual meeting Plan of 1995 proxy statement. 13 Annual Report to Shareholders Portions of the 1996 Annual Report are filed herewith. 21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant Filed herewith. 23 Consent of Independent Public Filed herewith. Accountants 27 Financial Data Schedule Filed herewith.
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                     KENNAMETAL INC. 1996 ANNUAL REPORT

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[MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS]

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in connection with the consolidated 
financial statements of the company and the related footnotes.

COMPARISON OF FISCAL 1996 AND FISCAL 1995

OVERVIEW. Net income for 1996 was $69.7 million, up 2 percent from $68.3 
million last year. The 1996 results include a restructuring charge totaling 
$2.7 million ($0.06 per share) for the relocation of the North America 
Metalworking Headquarters and for the closure of a manufacturing facility in 
Canada. Excluding the restructuring charge, net income for 1996 was up 
5 percent.

Earnings for 1996 increased because of the rapid growth in industrial supply 
sales, primarily through mail order and full service supply programs and from 
slightly higher sales of metalcutting products in each of the three 
metalworking markets. Earnings were affected by a less favorable sales mix and 
lower production levels. Further, costs associated with the implementation of 
new client-server information systems and focused factory programs reduced 
pretax earnings by $10.4 million during 1996.

In order to provide more meaningful information and to better reflect the 
strategic direction of the company, during 1996 Kennametal began to report 
sales by five markets: Metalworking North America, Metalworking Europe, 
Metalworking Asia-Pacific, Industrial Supply, and Mining and Construction. 
This is a revision to the three product sales classes used formerly, which 
were: Metalworking, Mining and Construction, and Metallurgical Powders. Since 
a growing portion of sales is being derived from industrial supplies, the 
company is reporting these sales separately. Sales of Metallurgical Powders 
will be combined with Mining and Construction. Prior year amounts have been 
reclassified to conform to the new presentation.

SALES AND MARKETS. Sales for the year ended June 30, 1996, were $1.1 billion, 
up 10 percent from $984 million last year. Sales increased in each of the five 
markets over 1995. Sales increased in 1996 because of slightly higher sales 
volumes and modest price increases.

Sales in the North America Metalworking market were flat compared to the prior 
year. Sales of metalcutting inserts and toolholding devices in the United 
States were flat as sales growth was affected by weak economic conditions. 
Sales of metalworking products in Canada increased 11 percent because of 
increased demand.

In the Europe Metalworking market, sales increased 7 percent because of higher 
sales volumes. Demand for metalworking products was slow in Germany, while 
sales grew at a faster pace in the United Kingdom and France. Demand in Europe 
was stronger in the first half of the fiscal year but slowed as the year 
progressed. In the Asia-Pacific Metalworking market, sales rose 11 percent as 
a result of increased demand. Sales also increased because, effective July 1, 
1995, Kennametal began to consolidate its majority-owned subsidiaries in China 
and Japan. Excluding foreign currency translation effects, sales in the Europe 
and Asia-Pacific Metalworking markets increased 6 and 7 percent, respectively.



[SALES BY MARKET AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA] Year ended June 30 1996 1995 1994 --------------------------- -------------------------- ----------------- Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent (in thousands) of Total Amount Change of Total Amount Change of Total Amount - -------------- -------- ------ ------- -------- ------ ------- -------- ------ BY MARKET: Metalworking: North America 34% $ 368,481 --% 37% $367,807 15% 40% $318,734 Europe 25 271,004 7 26 254,037 35 23 188,791 Asia-Pacific 3 35,854 46 3 24,579 22 2 20,102 Industrial Supply 24 256,703 28 20 201,152 28 20 157,694 Mining and Construction 14 147,921 9 14 136,298 16 15 117,192 ---- ---------- --- ---- -------- --- ---- -------- Net Sales 100% $1,079,963 10% 100% $983,873 23% 100% $802,513 -==== ========== === ==== ======== === ==== ======== BY GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Within the United States 62% $ 665,510 10% 62% $606,623 17% 65% $517,856 International 38 414,453 10 38 377,250 33 35 284,657 ---- ---------- --- ---- -------- --- ---- -------- Net Sales 100% $1,079,963 10% 100% $983,873 23% 100% $802,513 ==== ========== === ==== ======== === ==== ========
(Page 22) The Industrial Supply market accounted for the largest percentage sales gain because of the rapid growth of mail order and full service supply programs. Sales rose 28 percent as a result of aggressive marketing programs, the successful geographic expansion program at J&L Industrial Supply and new and existing full service supply programs with large customers. During fiscal 1996, J&L opened seven locations and now operates a total of 18 locations in the United States and one location in the United Kingdom. Full service supply added 18 new contracts, bringing the total number to slightly more than 50 contracts covering more than 100 plant locations in 1996. Also, during June 1996, the company began transferring small customer accounts with an estimated sales value of $20 million from the North America Metalworking market to J&L Industrial Supply to provide added customer service and to further leverage J&L's full complement of metalcutting supplies. These sales will be included in the Industrial Supply market on a prospective basis. Sales in the Mining and Construction market increased 9 percent over 1995 as a result of strong domestic demand for both mining and highway construction tools. International sales rose only slightly because of increased competition. COSTS AND EXPENSES. As a percentage of sales, the gross profit margin for the year ended June 30, 1996, was 42.1 percent, compared to 43.0 percent last year. The gross profit margin benefited from higher sales volumes and modest price increases. These benefits were offset by a less favorable sales mix, slightly higher raw material costs, costs associated with the implementation of focused factory programs and reduced manufacturing efficiencies because of lower production levels. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 30.4 percent, compared to 29.9 percent last year. Operating expenses increased 12 percent primarily because of costs related to the implementation of new client-server information systems, costs necessary to support the higher sales levels, and marketing and branch expansion programs at J&L Industrial Supply. Results of operations also include a restructuring charge related to the consolidation of the North America Metalworking Headquarters from Raleigh, N.C., to Latrobe, Pa., and the closure of a manufacturing facility in Canada. These pretax items were recorded during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996 and amounted to $2.7 million. Interest expense decreased 12 percent because of lower average borrowings and slightly lower interest rates. The effective tax rate was 38.6 percent in 1996, compared to 39.7 percent in 1995. The decrease in the effective tax rate resulted from additional tax benefits derived from international operations. RESTRUCTURING CHARGE. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996, the company recorded a pretax charge of $2.7 million to relocate its North America Metalworking Headquarters from Raleigh, N.C., to Latrobe, Pa., and to close a manufacturing facility in Canada. The relocation is being made to globalize key functions and to provide a more efficient corporate structure. The action will affect approximately 300 employees in Raleigh, N.C., all of whom have been offered the opportunity to move to Latrobe, Pa. As a result, a pretax charge of $2.7 million was recorded to cover the related one-time costs of employee separation arrangements and early retirements. In connection with the relocation, the company will construct a new headquarters building at an estimated cost of $20 million. Certain costs resulting from the relocation of employees, hiring and training new employees, and other costs resulting from the temporary duplication of certain operations have not been included in the one-time charge and will be included in operating expenses as incurred. The costs related to these items are estimated to be $9 million pretax and will be incurred during the next two years. COMPARISON OF FISCAL 1995 AND FISCAL 1994 OVERVIEW. Net income for 1995 was $68.3 million, up from $31.3 million (before the restructuring charge and accounting changes) in 1994. Earnings increased in 1995 primarily because of higher sales volume, a more favorable sales mix and improved operating efficiency. The acquisition of Hertel reduced earnings by $2.6 million in 1994. However, earnings in 1995 increased substantially as the result of improved economic conditions and the successful turnaround and integration of Hertel in Europe. The results of operations for 1994 included the results of Hertel AG and its subsidiaries for 11 months. SALES AND MARKETS. Sales for the year ended June 30, 1995, were $984 million, up 23 percent from $803 million in 1994. Sales in 1995 rose primarily because of higher sales volume, favorable foreign currency translation effects and modest price increases. Sales in the North America Metalworking market increased 15 percent on higher sales volumes and modest price increases. Sales of metalcutting inserts and toolholding devices in the United States increased 16 percent because of increased demand for products. (Page 23) Sales in the Europe Metalworking market rose 35 percent because of higher sales volumes and favorable foreign currency translation effects. Demand was particularly strong in Germany, while demand in the United Kingdom and France also grew, but at a slower pace than Germany. In the Asia-Pacific Metalworking market, sales rose 22 percent due to increased demand in the Pacific Rim. In the Industrial Supply market, sales rose 28 percent because of the addition of five new locations at J&L Industrial Supply and additional full service supply programs. Sales in the Mining and Construction market rose 16 percent because of increased demand for mining and highway construction tools in the United States and strong demand for carbide intermediate and diamond matrix powders. COSTS AND EXPENSES. As a percentage of sales, the gross profit margin for 1995 was 43.0 percent, compared to 41.1 percent in 1994. The improvement in 1995 resulted from a better sales mix, favorable effects of foreign currency impacts of international sales manufactured in the United States and improved manufacturing efficiency. In addition, higher raw material costs generally were offset by increased selling prices. Operating expenses increased 12 percent in 1995 primarily because of costs necessary to support the higher sales volume and increased spending on research and development and marketing activities. As a percentage of sales, operating expenses declined to 29.9 percent in 1995 as compared to 32.8 percent in 1994 because of higher sales volumes and improved operating efficiency, particularly in Europe. In connection with the acquisition of Hertel AG, the company incurred a restructuring charge of $24.7 million ($20.4 million after taxes) in 1994 for costs associated with the closing of its manufacturing facility in Neunkirchen, Germany, and other integration activities. The restructuring was substantially complete in 1995. Interest expense decreased slightly because of lower average borrowings and interest rates. The effective tax rate was 39.7 percent in 1995, compared to 58.7 percent in 1994. Excluding the effects of the Hertel restructuring charge, the effective tax rate was 39.1 percent in 1994. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Kennametal's cash flow from operations is a primary source of financing for capital expenditures and internal growth. Additionally, the company maintains global credit lines with commercial banks totaling $230 million, of which $172 million was unused at June 30, 1996. The company and its subsidiaries generally obtain local financing through credit lines with commercial banks. During 1996, the company generated $85 million in cash from operations, which was used primarily to finance $58 million of capital expenditures and to pay $16 million of cash dividends. Capital expenditures were made primarily for new client-server information systems, to modernize facilities and to upgrade machinery and equipment. In January 1996, the company announced plans to build a $20-million facility in Shanghai, China, to manufacture cemented carbide metalcutting tools. Manufacturing is planned to commence early in calendar 1998. During 1995, the company generated $57 million in cash from operations, which was used primarily to finance $43 million of capital expenditures and to pay $16 million of cash dividends. Capital expenditures were made to modernize facilities, to upgrade machinery and equipment, and to acquire new information systems. During 1994, the company generated $30 million in cash from operations. Also, during 1994, the company acquired 81 percent of the shares of Hertel AG, a manufacturer of metalcutting tools and tooling systems based in Fuerth, Germany. The results of operations for 1994 included the results of Hertel AG and its subsidiaries for 11 months. The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were $241 million and $194 million, respectively. Also, during 1994, the company issued approximately 4 million shares of capital stock for net proceeds of $73.6 million. The proceeds were used to repay a bridge loan ($38.7 million) and certain borrowings under revolving credit agreements ($34.9 million) related to the acquisition of Hertel AG. Capital expenditures totaling $27 million were made to upgrade machinery and equipment and to modernize facilities. Capital expenditures for fiscal 1997 are estimated to be $70-$80 million and will be used primarily to construct a new corporate headquarters and a manufacturing facility in China, to acquire additional client-server information systems and to upgrade machinery and equipment. (Page 24) FINANCIAL CONDITION Kennametal's financial condition continues to remain strong. Total assets were $799 million in 1996, up 2 percent from $782 million in 1995. Net working capital was $218 million, up 18 percent from the previous year. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 2.0 in 1996 as compared with 1.8 in 1995. Accounts receivable increased 8 percent to $190 million because of increased sales. Inventories rose 2 percent to $205 million to support increased product demand and due to the growth of the Industrial Supply market. Inventory turnover was 3.0 in 1996 and 3.1 in 1995. Kennametal will continue to focus on ways to improve inventory turnover and overall asset utilization. Total debt (including capital lease obligations) decreased 12 percent to $131 million in 1996. The ratio of total debt to total invested capital was 23.0 percent in 1996 as compared with 27.6 percent in 1995. In order to maintain financial flexibility and to optimize the cost of capital, Kennametal's financial objective is to maintain a debt-to-capital ratio of not more than 40 percent. In 1995, Kennametal completed the restructuring and integration activities related to the acquisition of Hertel AG in 1994. Cash payments and other charges applied to the restructuring reserves totaled $26.1 million in 1995. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of." The company's required adoption date is July 1, 1996. SFAS No. 121 standardizes the accounting practices for the recognition and measurement of impairment losses on certain long-lived assets. The adoption of SFAS No. 121 will not have an impact on the financial statements, as the statement is consistent with existing company policy. In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." Under the provisions of SFAS No. 123, companies may elect to account for stock-based compensation plans using a fair-value-based method or may continue measuring compensation expense for those plans using the intrinsic-value-based method. Companies electing to continue using the intrinsic-value-based method must provide pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per share as if the fair-value-based method had been applied. Management intends to continue to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic-value-based method and, as such, SFAS No. 123 will not have an impact on the company's results of operations or financial position. In 1994, the company changed its method of accounting for postretirement health care and life insurance benefits (SFAS No. 106) and income taxes (SFAS No. 109). The net cumulative effect of these accounting changes resulted in a reduction in net income of $15 million. While these accounting changes did not affect cash flows in 1994, they significantly increased deferred tax assets and other noncurrent liabilities. EFFECTS OF INFLATION Despite modest inflation in recent years, rising costs continue to affect the company's businesses throughout the world. Kennametal strives to minimize the effects of inflation through cost containment, productivity efforts and price increases under highly competitive conditions. OUTLOOK In looking to fiscal 1997, management expects consolidated sales to increase from the $1.1 billion achieved this year. However, the outlook for the upcoming year will be based in part on the recoveries of the U.S. and European economies. In addition, future results could be affected to the extent that the company would make acquisitions. Sales in the North America Metalworking market should benefit from slowly improving economic conditions in the United States and from increased sales through the marketing alliance with W.W. Grainger. Sales in the Europe Metalworking market are not expected to improve before early calendar 1997. Sales in the Asia-Pacific Metalworking market should improve as a result of increased demand in the Pacific Rim. Sales in the Industrial Supply market should continue to benefit from the expansion of additional J&L Industrial Supply locations, from the transfer of customer accounts from the North America Metalworking operations, from growth in catalog sales and from additional full service supply programs. Further, if any slowdown is foreseen in other markets, investments into the Industrial Supply business could be accelerated. In addition, sales of mining and highway construction tools should continue to increase in existing and developing markets. This annual report, including the letter to shareholders, the business discussion on pages 9-18 and the foregoing paragraphs of Outlook, contains "forward-looking statements" as defined by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results can differ from those in the forward- looking statements to the extent that the economic conditions in the United States, Europe and, to a lesser extent, Asia-Pacific change from the company's expectations. (Page 26) [CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME]
Year ended June 30 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------------------- ---------- -------- -------- (in thousands, except per share data) OPERATIONS Net sales $1,079,963 $983,873 $802,513 Cost of goods sold 625,473 560,867 472,533 ---------- -------- -------- Gross profit 454,490 423,006 329,980 Research and development expenses 20,585 18,744 15,201 Selling, marketing and distribution expenses 242,375 219,271 189,487 General and administrative expenses 65,417 55,853 58,612 Restructuring charge 2,666 -- 24,749 Amortization of intangibles 1,596 2,165 3,996 ---------- -------- -------- Operating income 121,851 126,973 37,935 Interest expense 11,296 12,793 13,811 Other income (expense) 3,077 (886) 2,291 ---------- -------- -------- Income before taxes and cumulative effect of accounting changes 113,632 113,294 26,415 Provision for income taxes 43,900 45,000 15,500 ---------- -------- -------- Income before cumulative effect of accounting changes 69,732 68,294 10,915 Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of income taxes: Postretirement benefits -- -- (20,060) Income taxes -- -- 5,057 ---------- -------- -------- Net income (loss) $ 69,732 $ 68,294 $ (4,088) ========== ======== ======== Per Share Data Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting changes $ 2.62 $ 2.58 $ 0.45 Cumulative effect of accounting changes: Postretirement benefits -- -- (0.83) Income taxes -- -- 0.21 ---------- -------- -------- Earnings (loss) per share $ 2.62 $ 2.58 $ (0.17) ========== ======== ======== Dividends per share $ 0.60 $ 0.60 $ 0.58 ========== ======== ======== Weighted average shares outstanding 26,635 26,486 24,304 ========== ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
(Page 27) [CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS]
As of June 30 1996 1995 - -------------- -------- -------- (in thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and equivalents $ 17,090 $ 10,827 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,296 and $12,106 189,820 175,405 Inventories 204,934 200,680 Deferred income taxes 24,620 22,362 -------- -------- Total current assets 436,464 409,274 -------- -------- Property, plant and equipment: Land and buildings 156,064 151,905 Machinery and equipment 415,443 365,275 Less accumulated depreciation (304,400) (256,838) -------- -------- Net property, plant and equipment 267,107 260,342 -------- -------- Other assets: Investments in affiliated companies 8,742 6,873 Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $20,795 and $19,009 33,756 32,253 Deferred income taxes 41,757 56,629 Other 11,665 16,238 -------- -------- Total other assets 95,920 111,993 -------- -------- Total assets $799,491 $781,609 ======== ======== LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Current maturities of term debt and capital leases $ 17,543 $ 17,475 Notes payable to banks 57,549 53,555 Accounts payable 64,663 60,211 Accrued vacation pay 19,228 18,424 Other 59,830 75,537 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 218,813 225,202 -------- -------- Term debt and capital leases, less current maturities 56,059 78,700 Deferred income taxes 20,611 20,998 Other liabilities 52,559 51,615 -------- -------- Total liabilities 348,042 376,515 -------- -------- Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 12,500 13,209 -------- -------- SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, 5,000 shares authorized; none issued -- -- Capital stock, $1.25 par value; 70,000 shares authorized; 29,370 shares issued 36,712 36,712 Additional paid-in capital 87,417 85,768 Retained earnings 351,594 297,838 Treasury shares, at cost; 2,667 and 2,793 shares held (35,734) (36,737) Cumulative translation adjustments (1,040) 8,304 -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity 438,949 391,885 -------- -------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $799,491 $781,609 ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
(Page 28) [CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS]
Year ended June 30 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------ ------- ------- ------- (in thousands) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income (loss) $69,732 $68,294 $(4,088) Adjustments for noncash items: Depreciation and amortization 40,240 39,315 43,232 Other 9,000 11,953 14,984 Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: Accounts receivable (20,359) (23,815) (11,352) Inventories (9,758) (34,389) 9,638 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,342) (9,340) (18,007) Other (2,034) 4,615 (4,158) ------- ------- ------- Net cash flow from operating activities 85,479 56,633 30,249 ------- ------- ------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment (57,556) (43,371) (27,313) Disposals of property, plant and equipment 6,348 3,725 6,716 Acquisition of Hertel AG, net of cash -- -- (19,595) Other 1,173 (5,268) (2,344) ------- ------- ------- Net cash flow used for investing activities (50,035) (44,914) (42,536) ------- ------- ------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES Increase (decrease) in short-term debt 5,019 (5,721) 11,246 Increase in term debt 7,780 8,163 5,715 Reduction in term debt (28,278) (9,721) (64,098) Net proceeds from issuance of capital stock -- -- 73,594 Dividend reinvestment and employee stock plans 2,652 4,439 8,658 Cash dividends paid to shareholders (15,976) (15,884) (14,015) Other -- -- 2,731 ------- ------- ------- Net cash flow from (used for) financing activities (28,803) (18,724) 23,831 ------- ------- ------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (378) 642 1,497 ------- ------- ------- CASH AND EQUIVALENTS Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents 6,263 (6,363) 13,041 Cash and equivalents, beginning 10,827 17,190 4,149 ------- ------- ------- Cash and equivalents, ending $17,090 $10,827 $17,190 ======= ======= ======= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES Interest paid $11,436 $12,569 $12,403 Income taxes paid 39,521 23,125 16,296 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
(Page 29) [CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY]
Year ended June 30 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------ -------- -------- -------- (in thousands) CAPITAL STOCK Balance at beginning of year $ 36,712 $ 36,712 $ 15,891 Issuance of capital stock -- -- 2,465 Stock split (2-for-1) -- -- 18,356 -------- -------- -------- Balance at end of year 36,712 36,712 36,712 -------- -------- -------- ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL Balance at beginning of year 85,768 83,839 28,135 Dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan 882 1,015 424 Employee stock plans 767 914 2,507 Issuance of capital stock -- -- 71,129 Stock split (2-for-1) -- -- (18,356) -------- -------- -------- Balance at end of year 87,417 85,768 83,839 -------- -------- -------- RETAINED EARNINGS Balance at beginning of year 297,838 245,428 263,531 Net income (loss) 69,732 68,294 (4,088) Cash dividends (15,976) (15,884) (14,015) -------- -------- -------- Balance at end of year 351,594 297,838 245,428 -------- -------- -------- TREASURY SHARES Balance at beginning of year (36,737) (39,247) (44,974) Dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan 537 938 590 Employee stock plans 466 1,572 5,137 -------- -------- -------- Balance at end of year (35,734) (36,737) (39,247) -------- ------- -------- CUMULATIVE TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS Balance at beginning of year 8,304 (3,360) (7,442) Current year translation adjustments (9,344) 11,664 4,082 -------- -------- -------- Balance at end of year (1,040) 8,304 (3,360) -------- -------- -------- PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT Balance at beginning of year -- (536) -- Minimum pension liability adjustment -- 536 (536) -------- -------- -------- Balance at end of year -- -- (536) -------- -------- -------- Total shareholders' equity, June 30 $438,949 $391,885 $322,836 ======== ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
(Page 30) [NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS] Note 1: - ------- NATURE OF OPERATIONS The company is a global enterprise engaged in the manufacture, purchase and distribution of a broad range of tools, tooling systems, supplies and services for the metalworking, mining and highway construction industries. Note 2: - ------- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The summary of significant accounting policies is presented below to assist in evaluating the company's financial statements. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. CASH EQUIVALENTS. Temporary cash investments having original maturities of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist principally of investments in money market funds and certificates of deposit. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE included $16.6 million and $16.4 million of receivables from affiliates at June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. INVENTORIES are carried at the lower of cost or market. The company uses the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for determining the cost of a significant portion of its U.S. inventories. The remainder of inventories is determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost methods. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT are carried at cost. Major improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs are generally expensed as incurred. Retirements and disposals are removed from cost and accumulated depreciation accounts, with the gain or loss reflected in income. Interest is capitalized during the construction of major facilities. Capitalized interest is included in the cost of the constructed asset and is amortized over its estimated useful life. DEPRECIATION, for financial reporting purposes, is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from 3 to 40 years. Leased property and equipment under capital leases are amortized using the straight-line method over the terms of the related leases. INTANGIBLE ASSETS, which include the excess of cost over net assets of acquired companies, are amortized using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 3 to 40 years. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT costs are expensed as incurred. INCOME TAXES. Deferred income taxes are recognized based on the future income tax effects (using enacted tax laws and rates) of differences in the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and tax purposes. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is "more likely than not" that some or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. For the most part, assets and liabilities of international operations are translated into U.S. dollars using year-end exchange rates, while revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates throughout the year. The resulting net translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of shareholders' equity. PENSION PLANS cover substantially all employees. Pension benefits are based on years of service and, for certain plans, on average compensation immediately preceding retirement. Pension costs are determined in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions." The company funds pension costs in accordance with the funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) for U.S. plans and in accordance with local regulations or customs for non-U.S. plans. EARNINGS PER SHARE is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. REVENUE RECOGNITION. The company recognizes revenue from product sales upon shipment to the customer. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS. In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of." The company's required adoption date is July 1, 1996. SFAS No. 121 standardizes the accounting practices for the recognition and measurement of impairment losses on certain long-lived assets. The adoption of SFAS No. 121 will not have an impact on the financial statements, as the statement is consistent with existing company policy. (Page 31) In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." Under the provisions of SFAS No. 123, companies may elect to account for stock-based compensation plans using a fair-value-based method or may continue measuring compensation expense for those plans using the intrinsic-value-based method. Companies electing to continue using the intrinsic-value-based method must provide pro forma disclosures of net income and earnings per share as if the fair-value-based method had been applied. Management intends to continue to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic-value-based method and, as such, SFAS No. 123 will not have an impact on the company's results of operations or financial position. NOTE 3: - ------- HERTEL ACQUISITION AND RESTRUCTURING On August 4, 1993, the company acquired 81 percent of the outstanding shares of Hertel AG (Hertel) for $43 million in cash and assumed $55 million in debt. Hertel is a manufacturer of metalcutting tools and tooling systems based in Fuerth, Germany. Since January 1, 1994, the company purchased additional shares of Hertel for $19 million, thereby increasing the company's ownership interest to 94 percent at June 30, 1996. The acquisition of Hertel was accounted for under the purchase method, and accordingly, the results of operations of Hertel have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements since August 1993. The purchase price was allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on fair market values at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of the net assets acquired was recognized as goodwill and is being amortized over 20 years. The fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are summarized as follows: (in thousands) 1994 - -------------- -------- Current assets $114,800 Property, plant and equipment 70,200 Intangible assets (goodwill) 5,300 Deferred tax assets (see Note 8) 40,600 Other noncurrent assets 10,500 Current liabilities 104,100 Long-term liabilities 89,400 In connection with the acquisition of Hertel, Kennametal recognized a restructuring charge in 1994 of approximately $24.7 million ($20.4 million after taxes) related to closing its manufacturing facility in Neunkirchen, Germany, and other integration activities. Cash payments and other costs applied to the restructuring reserve were $6.2 million in 1995 and $18.5 million in 1994. The restructuring was substantially complete in 1995. NOTE 4: - ------- INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following: (in thousands) 1996 1995 - -------------- -------- -------- Finished goods $169,108 $147,231 Work in process and powder blends 59,326 65,231 Raw materials and supplies 16,514 24,629 -------- -------- Inventories at current cost 244,948 237,091 Less LIFO valuation (40,014) (36,411) -------- -------- Total inventories $204,934 $200,680 ======== ======== Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for a significant portion of U.S. inventories and the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or average cost for other inventories. The company used the LIFO method of valuing its inventories for approximately 55 percent of total inventories at June 30, 1996 and 1995. The company uses the LIFO method for valuing the majority of its inventories in order to more closely match current costs with current revenues, thereby reducing the effects of inflation on earnings. NOTE 5: - ------- OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Other current liabilities consisted of the following: (in thousands) 1996 1995 - -------------- ------- ------- Federal and state income taxes $16,898 $19,060 Accrued compensation 7,259 14,139 Payroll, state and local taxes 7,910 8,406 Accrued product warranty costs 5,119 4,779 Accrued benefits 3,613 4,089 Accrued restructuring charge (see Note 11) 2,666 -- Accrued professional fees 1,013 2,456 Accrued interest expense 996 1,005 Other accrued expenses 14,356 21,603 ------- ------- Total other current liabilities $59,830 $75,537 ======= ======= (PAGE 32) NOTE 6: - ------- TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES Term debt and capital lease obligations consisted of the following: (in thousands) 1996 1995 - -------------- ------- ------- Senior notes, 9.64%, due in installments through 2000 $40,000 $50,000 Borrowings outside the U.S., varying from 6.60% to 10.25% (1996) and 5.75% to 10.25% (1995), due in installments through 2003 13,472 21,070 Lease of office facilities with terms expiring through 2011 at 6.75% to 7.55% 12,654 14,547 Other 7,476 10,558 ------- ------- Total term debt and capital leases 73,602 96,175 ------- ------- Less current maturities: Term debt (16,016) (15,782) Capital leases (1,527) (1,693) ------- -------- Total current maturities (17,543) (17,475) ------- ------- Long-term debt and capital leases $56,059 $78,700 ======= ======= Future principal maturities of term debt are $16.0 million, $11.4 million, $11.3 million, $15.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively, in fiscal years 1997 through 2001. Certain of the term debt agreements contain various restrictions relating to, among other things, minimum net worth, maximum indebtedness, fixed charge coverage and debt guarantees. Future minimum lease payments under capital leases for the next five years and in total are as follows: (in thousands) - -------------- Year ending June 30: 1997 $ 1,527 1998 1,527 1999 1,527 2000 1,527 2001 1,527 After 2001 11,286 ------- Total future minimum lease payments 18,921 Less amount representing interest (6,267) ------- Present value of minimum lease payments $12,654 ======= Future minimum lease payments under operating leases with noncancelable terms beyond one year were not significant at June 30, 1996. NOTE 7: - ------- NOTES PAYABLE AND LINES OF CREDIT Notes payable to banks of $57.5 million and $53.6 million at June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, represent short-term borrowings under U.S. and international credit lines with commercial banks. These credit lines totaled approximately $230 million at June 30, 1996, of which $172 million was unused. The weighted average interest rate for short-term borrowings was 5.6 percent and 6.1 percent at June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The company has available U.S. credit lines totaling $115 million that are covered by two revolving credit agreements. The primary revolving credit agreement allows the company to borrow up to $90 million at fixed or variable interest rates. This credit line expires during fiscal 2001 and requires the company to pay a facility fee on the total line. The company has the option to terminate this agreement in whole or in part at any time. NOTE 8: - ------- INCOME TAXES Effective July 1, 1993, the company adopted SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which resulted in the recognition of net deferred tax liabilities of $5.6 million for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes and net operating loss carryforwards in certain international operations. In connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions," the company recognized additional deferred tax assets at July 1, 1993, of $13.9 million. The net effect of these accounting changes resulted in the recognition of net deferred tax assets of $8.3 million and an increase in net income of $5.1 million in 1994. Income before taxes and the provision for income taxes consisted of the following: (in thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - -------------- -------- -------- -------- Income before taxes: United States $ 76,020 $ 83,401 $ 39,095 International 37,612 29,893 (12,680) -------- -------- -------- Total income before taxes $113,632 $113,294 $ 26,415 ======== ======== ======== Current income taxes: Federal $ 28,100 $ 26,500 $ 15,000 State 5,500 6,100 3,100 International 1,800 4,000 (900) -------- -------- -------- Total 35,400 36,600 17,200 Deferred income taxes 8,500 8,400 (1,700) -------- -------- -------- Provision for income taxes $ 43,900 $ 45,000 $ 15,500 ======== ======== ======== Effective tax rate 38.6% 39.7% 58.7% ======== ======== ======== Note: Excluding the effects of the restructuring charge, the effective tax rate was 39.1 percent in 1994. (Page 33) The reconciliation of income taxes computed using the statutory U.S. income tax rate and the provision for income taxes was as follows: (in thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - -------------- ------- ------- ------- Income taxes at U.S. statutory rate $39,772 $39,653 $ 9,245 State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits 3,575 3,981 2,018 Combined tax effects of international income (2,942) 1,288 2,883 International losses with no related tax benefits 421 219 2,325 Other 3,074 (141) (971) ------- ------- ------- Provision for income taxes $43,900 $45,000 $15,500 ======= ======= ======= Deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following: (in thousands) 1996 1995 - -------------- ------- ------- Deferred tax assets (liabilities): Net operating loss carryforwards $35,985 $52,923 Other postretirement benefits 14,649 14,122 Inventory valuation and reserves 6,836 6,643 Accrued vacation compensation 3,965 3,680 Property and equipment 2,547 2,866 Other accruals 6,571 4,463 Accumulated depreciation (20,611) (20,998) ------- ------- Total 49,942 63,699 Less valuation allowance (4,176) (5,706) ------- ------- Net deferred tax assets $45,766 $57,993 ======= ======= Deferred income taxes have not been provided on cumulative undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries and affiliates. Any U.S. income taxes on such earnings, if distributed, would generally be offset by available foreign tax credits. In addition, there were no significant undistributed earnings of unconsolidated affiliates at June 30, 1996. Included in deferred tax assets at June 30, 1996, are unrealized tax benefits totaling $36.0 million related to net operating loss carryforwards. The realization of these tax benefits is contingent on future taxable income in certain international operations. Of this amount, approximately $31.8 million relates to net operating loss carryforwards in Germany, which can be carried forward indefinitely. The company's operations in Germany are currently profitable. The remaining unrealized tax benefits relate to net operating loss carryforwards in certain other international operations, which expire at various dates through 2002. The company established a valuation allowance of $4.2 million to offset the deferred tax benefits that may not be realized before the expiration of the carryforward periods. NOTE 9: - ------- PENSION BENEFITS The components of net pension credit for the company's U.S. defined benefit pension plans were as follows: (in thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - -------------- ------- ------- ------- Service cost $ 6,722 $ 5,906 $ 5,777 Interest cost 13,688 13,016 12,345 Return on plan assets (45,888) (37,746) (8,885) Net amortization and deferral 24,682 17,628 (11,099) ------- ------- ------- Net pension credit $ (796) $(1,196) $(1,862) ======= ======= ======= The funded status of the plans and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets were as follows: (in thousands) 1996 1995 - -------------- -------- -------- Plan assets, at fair value $269,380 $231,007 Present value of accumulated benefit obligations: Vested benefits 151,209 131,552 Nonvested benefits 2,144 2,933 -------- -------- Accumulated benefit obligations 153,353 134,485 Effect of future salary increases 44,369 40,550 -------- -------- Projected benefit obligations 197,722 175,035 -------- -------- Plan assets in excess of projected benefit obligations 71,658 55,972 Amounts not recognized in the financial statements: Unrecognized net assets from July 1, 1986 (14,509) (16,689) Unrecognized prior service costs 826 909 Unrecognized net gains (52,312) (36,037) -------- -------- Prepaid pension costs $ 5,663 $ 4,155 ======== ======== Prepaid pension costs are included in other noncurrent assets. (Page 34) Plan assets consist principally of common stocks, corporate bonds and U.S. government securities. The significant actuarial assumptions used to determine the present value of pension benefit obligations were as follows: 1996 1995 ------- ------- Discount rate 7.50% 8.00% Rate of future salary increases 4.50% 5.00% Rate of return on plan assets 9.00% 9.00% Pension plans of international subsidiaries are not required to report to U.S. government agencies pursuant to ERISA. The components of net pension cost for the company's significant international defined benefit pension plans were as follows: (in thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - -------------- ------ ------ ----- Service cost $ 735 $ 231 $143 Interest cost 1,573 967 833 ------ ------ ---- Net pension cost $2,308 $1,198 $976 ====== ====== ==== The return on plan assets and the net amortization and deferral in 1996 were $661 and $45, respectively. Similar amounts for 1995 and 1994 were not significant. The funded status of the international plans and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
(in thousands) June 30, 1996 June 30, 1995 - -------------- ------------------- ------------------- Assets Accum. Assets Accum. Exceed Benefits Exceed Benefits Accum. Exceed Accum. Exceed Benefits Assets Benefits Assets -------- -------- -------- -------- Plan assets, at fair value $8,274 $ -- $7,456 $ -- Present value of accumulated benefit obligations: Vested benefits 5,602 10,922 5,213 11,314 Nonvested benefits 13 2,618 12 2,555 ------ ------- ------ -------- Accumulated benefit obligations 5,615 13,540 5,225 13,869 Effect of future salary increases 1,383 584 1,287 143 ------ ------- ------ -------- Projected benefit obligations 6,998 14,124 6,512 14,012 ------ -------- ------ -------- Plan assets greater (less than) projected benefit obligations 1,276 (14,124) 944 (14,012) Amounts not recognized in the financial statements: Unrecognized net assets (905) -- (944) -- Unrecognized net gains (413) -- -- -- ------ -------- ------ -------- Net pension liability $ (42) $(14,124) $ -- $(14,012) ====== ======== ====== ========
Accrued pension costs are included in other noncurrent liabilities. Plan assets consist principally of common stocks, corporate bonds and government securities. In connection with the acquisition of Hertel, the company assumed the unfunded vested benefit obligations of Hertel. The significant actuarial assumptions used to determine the present value of pension benefit obligations for international plans were as follows: 1996 1995 ----------- ----------- Discount rate 8.00%-7.50% 8.00%-7.75% Rate of future salary increases 5.50%-4.50% 5.50%-5.00% Rate of return on plan assets 9.00% 9.00% Total pension cost (credit) for U.S. and international plans amounted to $2.1 million, $0.8 million and $(1.2) million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. NOTE 10: - -------- OTHER POSTRETIREMENT AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS The company presently provides varying levels of postretirement health care and life insurance benefits to most U.S. employees. Postretirement health care benefits are available to employees and their spouses retiring at or after age 65 with five or more years of service after age 40. Employees (and their spouses) retiring under age 65 before January 1, 1998, with 20 or more years of service after age 40 are also eligible to receive postretirement health care benefits. Beginning with retirements on or after January 1, 1998, Kennametal's portion of the costs of postretirement health care benefits will be capped at 1996 levels. Effective July 1, 1993, the company adopted SFAS No. 106, "Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions." Under the new standard, the expected cost of providing such benefits must be accrued during the periods in which employees render the necessary service. The company previously expensed these costs as incurred. The cumulative effect of the change in accounting method resulted in a one-time charge to earnings of $34 million ($20.1 million after taxes) in 1994. The components of other postretirement benefit costs for the company's U.S. plans were as follows (excluding the one-time charge in 1994): (in thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - -------------- ------ ------ ------ Service cost $1,100 $ 959 $1,080 Interest cost 2,661 2,626 2,820 Net amortization and deferral -- (32) -- ------ ------ ------ Other postretirement benefit costs $3,761 $3,553 $3,900 ====== ====== ====== (Page 35) Accumulated postretirement benefit obligations and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets were as follows: (in thousands) 1996 1995 - -------------- -------- -------- Present value of accumulated benefit obligations: Retirees $21,333 $19,692 Fully eligible active participants 6,862 6,335 Other active participants 9,321 8,604 ------- ------- Accumulated benefit obligations 37,516 34,631 Plan assets, at fair value -- -- ------- ------- Accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets 37,516 34,631 Unrecognized net gains 626 2,231 ------- ------- Accrued postretirement benefits $38,142 $36,862 ======= ======= Included in other noncurrent liabilities were accrued postretirement benefits of $35.1 million and $33.5 million at June 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The significant actuarial assumptions used to determine the present value of accumulated postretirement benefit obligations were as follows: 1996 1995 ------ ------ Discount rate 7.50% 8.00% Rate of increase in health care costs: Initial rate 8.50% 9.00% Ultimate rate in 2003 and after 5.00% 5.00% A 1 percent increase in the health care cost trend rate would have increased other postretirement benefit costs by $0.2 million in 1996 and the accumulated benefit obligation by $1.7 million at June 30, 1996. In 1995, the company adopted SFAS No. 112, "Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits." Under this standard, employers must accrue the cost of separation and other benefits provided to former or inactive employees after employment but before retirement. The company's previous practice was to generally accrue these costs as they arose. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on the results of operations or financial position of the company. Postemployment benefit costs were not significant in 1996 and 1995. NOTE 11: - -------- RESTRUCTURING CHARGE On April 29, 1996, the Board of Directors approved the company's plan (the Plan) to relocate its North America Metalworking Headquarters from Raleigh, N.C., to Latrobe, Pa. In connection with the Plan, the company will construct a new headquarters at an estimated cost of $20 million. The relocation is being made to globalize key functions and to provide a more efficient corporate structure. The action will affect approximately 300 employees in Raleigh, N.C., all of whom have been offered the opportunity to move to Latrobe, Pa. As a result, a pretax charge of $2.0 million was recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996. The charge was taken to cover the one-time costs of employee separation arrangements and early retirement costs. The costs resulting from the relocation of employees, hiring and training new employees, and other costs resulting from the temporary duplication of certain operations have not been included in the one-time charge and will be included in operating expenses as incurred. The costs related to these items are estimated to be approximately $9 million pretax and will be incurred during the next two years. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996, the company also recorded a one-time pretax charge of $0.7 million related to the closure of a manufacturing facility in Canada. The supply of products produced at this location will be continued from other company locations. NOTE 12: - -------- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS FAIR VALUE. The company had $17.1 million in cash and equivalents at June 30, 1996, which approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these investments. The estimated fair value of term debt was $62.5 million at June 30, 1996. Fair value was determined using discounted cash flow analysis and the company's incremental borrowing rates for similar types of arrangements. OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK. The company uses currency forward contracts in the normal course of business to hedge foreign currency exposures of underlying receivables and payables. These financial instruments involve credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the financial statements. The company controls credit risk through credit evaluations, limits and monitoring procedures. There were no financial instruments with significant off-balance- sheet risk at June 30, 1996. CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK. Financial instruments that potentially subject the company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments and trade receivables. By policy, the company makes temporary cash investments with high credit quality financial institutions. With respect to trade receivables, concentrations of credit risk are significantly reduced because the company serves numerous customers in many industries and geographic areas. As of June 30, 1996, the company had no significant concentrations of credit risk. (Page 36) NOTE 13: - -------- STOCK ISSUANCE AND STOCK SPLIT On August 1, 1994, the company's Board of Directors authorized a 2-for-1 stock split in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend payable to shareholders of record on August 10, 1994. The split resulted in the issuance in 1994 of approximately 14.7 million shares of capital stock from authorized and unissued shares. The stock split also resulted in the transfer of $18.4 million from additional paid-in capital to capital stock, representing the par value of the shares issued. All references to the number of shares and per share amounts were restated to reflect the split. On December 23, 1993, the company issued approximately 4 million shares of capital stock for net proceeds of $73.6 million. The proceeds were used to repay a bridge loan and certain borrowings under revolving credit agreements. NOTE 14: - -------- STOCK OPTIONS Under stock option plans approved by shareholders in 1992 and 1988, stock options generally are granted to eligible employees at fair market value at the date of grant. Options are exercisable under specified conditions for up to 10 years from the date of grant. No options may be granted under the 1988 plan after October 1998, and no options may be granted under the 1992 plan after October 2002. No charges to income have resulted from the operation of the plans. Under provisions of the plans, participants may deliver Kennametal stock in payment of the option price and receive credit for the fair market value of the shares on the date of delivery. Shares valued at $0.9 million (22,740 shares), $0.4 million (13,728 shares) and $1.2 million (62,934 shares) were delivered in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Under the 1992 and 1988 plans, shares may be awarded to eligible employees without payment. The respective plans specify such shares are awarded in the name of the employee, who has all the rights of a shareholder, subject to certain restrictions or forfeitures. Such awards were not significant in 1996, 1995 and 1994 (see also Note 2). Transactions under the company's stock option plans were as follows:
1996 Option Number of Shares 1996 1995 1994 Prices Per Share - ---------------- -------- -------- -------- ---------------- Options outstanding, beginning of year 521,148 475,650 914,616 $24.75-14.50 Granted 580,500 204,950 100,000 37.06 Exercised (105,904) (157,452) (508,966) 24.75-14.50 Lapsed and forfeited (1,500) (2,000) (30,000) 37.06 -------- -------- -------- ------------ Options outstanding, end of year 994,244 521,148 475,650 $37.06-16.00 ======== ======== ======== ============ Exercisable at year-end 960,970 281,482 235,504 $37.06-16.00 ======== ======== ======== ============ Available for future grant 275,710 754,820 961,290 ======== ======== ========
NOTE 15: - -------- ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS The company has been involved in various environmental cleanup and remediation activities at several of its manufacturing facilities. In addition, the company has been named as a potentially responsible party at four Superfund sites in the United States. However, it is management's opinion, based on its evaluations and discussions with outside counsel and independent consultants, that the ultimate resolution of these environmental matters will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the company. The company maintains a Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Department as well as an EH&S Policy Committee to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and to monitor and oversee remediation activities. In addition, the company has established an EH&S administrator at each of its domestic manufacturing facilities. The company's financial management team periodically meets with members of the Corporate EH&S Department and the Corporate Legal Department to review and evaluate the status of environmental projects and contingencies. On a quarterly and annual basis, management establishes or adjusts financial provisions and reserves for environmental contingencies in accordance with SFAS No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies." NOTE 16: - -------- SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN Pursuant to the company's Shareholder Rights Plan, one-half of a right is associated with each share of capital stock. Each right entitles a shareholder to buy 1/100th of a share of a new series of preferred stock at a price of $105 (subject to adjustment). The rights will be exercisable only if a person or group of persons acquires or intends to make a tender offer for 20 percent or more of the company's capital stock. If any person acquires 20 percent of the capital stock, each right will entitle the (Page 37) shareholder to receive that number of shares of capital stock having a market value of two times the exercise price. If the company is acquired in a merger or other business combination, each right will entitle the shareholder to purchase at the exercise price that number of shares of the acquiring company having a market value of two times the exercise price. The rights will expire on November 2, 2000, and are subject to redemption by the company at $0.01 per right. NOTE 17: - -------- SEGMENT DATA The company operates predominantly as a tooling supplier specializing in powder metallurgy, which represents a single business segment. The following table presents the company's operations by geographic area: (in thousands) 1996 1995 1994 - -------------- ---------- ---------- -------- Sales: United States $ 784,295 $ 726,977 $610,320 International 430,962 390,358 296,702 ---------- ---------- -------- Total 1,215,257 1,117,335 907,022 ---------- ---------- -------- Intersegment transfers: United States 97,343 92,939 70,005 International 37,951 40,523 34,504 ---------- ---------- -------- Total 135,294 133,462 104,509 ---------- ---------- -------- Net sales $1,079,963 $ 983,873 $802,513 ========== ========== ======== Operating income: United States $ 79,517 $ 95,228 $ 47,560 International 42,861 36,769 (8,263) Eliminations (527) (5,024) (1,362) ---------- ---------- -------- Total operating income 121,851 126,973 37,935 ---------- ---------- -------- Interest expense (11,296) (12,793) (13,811) Other income (expense) 3,077 (886) 2,291 ---------- ---------- -------- Income before taxes $ 113,632 $ 113,294 $ 26,415 ========== ========== ======== Identifiable assets: United States $ 495,452 $ 462,812 $422,517 International 313,340 336,193 279,558 Eliminations (28,500) (31,001) (26,455) Corporate 19,199 13,605 21,912 ---------- ---------- ------- Total assets $ 799,491 $ 781,609 $697,532 ========== ========== ======== Intersegment transfers are accounted for at arm's-length prices, reflecting prevailing market conditions within the various geographic areas. Such sales and associated costs are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. Identifiable assets are those assets that are identified with the operations in each geographic area. Corporate assets consist mainly of cash and cash equivalents, investments in affiliated companies and other assets. Sales to a single customer did not aggregate 10 percent or more of total sales. Export sales from U.S. operations to unaffiliated customers were $21.4 million, $27.4 million and $22.7 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. (Page 38) [QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION] Unaudited SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA Quarter Ended ----------------------------------------- (in thousands, except per share) Sep. 30 Dec. 31 Mar. 31 Jun. 30 - -------------------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- FISCAL 1996: Net sales $254,903 $259,174 $286,095 $279,791 Gross profit 106,442 107,804 123,966 116,278 Net income 13,639 13,876 23,364 18,853 Earnings per share 0.51 0.52 0.88 0.71 FISCAL 1995: Net sales $218,838 $230,335 $268,064 $266,636 Gross profit 90,787 94,621 119,225 118,373 Net income 10,668 11,873 22,150 23,603 Earnings per share 0.40 0.45 0.84 0.89 During the fourth quarter of 1996, the company recorded a restructuring charge of $2.7 million ($1.6 million after taxes) related to the relocation of the North America Metalworking Headquarters and for the closure of a manufacturing facility in Canada. STOCK PRICE RANGES AND DIVIDENDS PAID The company's capital stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol KMT). The number of shareholders of record as of August 9, 1996, was 2,863. Stock price ranges and dividends declared and paid were as follows: Quarter Ended ---------------------------------------- (in thousands, except per share) Sep. 30 Dec. 31 Mar. 31 Jun. 30 - -------------------------------- ------- ------- ------- ------- FISCAL 1996: High $41 1/8 $36 1/4 $37 1/4 $38 1/4 Low 34 5/8 28 3/4 27 3/4 33 5/8 Dividends 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 FISCAL 1995: High $28 $29 $28 5/8 $35 3/4 Low 24 1/8 23 1/4 23 26 3/4 Dividends 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 [REPORT OF MANAGEMENT] TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF KENNAMETAL INC. The management of Kennametal Inc. is responsible for the integrity of all information contained in this report. The financial statements and related information were prepared by management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and, as such, contain amounts that are based on management's best judgment and estimates. Management maintains a system of policies, procedures and controls designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the financial data and records are reliable in all material respects and that assets are safeguarded from improper or unauthorized use. The company maintains an active internal audit department that monitors compliance with this system. The Board of Directors, acting through its Audit Committee, is ultimately responsible for determining that management fulfills its responsibilities in the preparation of the financial statements. The Audit Committee meets periodically with management, the internal auditors and the independent public accountants to discuss auditing and financial reporting matters. The internal auditors and independent public accountants have full access to the Audit Committee without the presence of management. Kennametal has always placed the utmost importance on conducting its business activities in accordance with the spirit and letter of the law and the highest ethical standards. This philosophy is embodied in a code of business ethics and conduct, which is distributed annually to all employees. /s/ ROBERT L. MCGEEHAN - ------------------------------- Robert L. McGeehan President and Chief Executive Officer /s/ RICHARD J. ORWIG - ------------------------------- Richard J. Orwig Vice President Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (Page 39) [REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE] TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF KENNAMETAL INC. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is composed of three independent directors and met six times during fiscal year 1996. The Audit Committee monitors the company's financial reporting process for accuracy, completeness and timeliness. In fulfilling its responsibility, the committee recommended to the Board of Directors the reappointment of Arthur Andersen LLP as the company's independent public accountants. The Audit Committee reviewed with management, the internal auditors and the independent public accountants the overall scope and specific plans for their respective audits. The committee evaluated with management Kennametal's annual and quarterly reporting process and the adequacy of the company's internal controls. The committee met with the internal auditors and independent public accountants, with and without management present, to review the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the company's internal controls and the overall quality of Kennametal's financial reporting. The Audit Committee participates in a self-assessment program whereby the composition, activities and interactions of the committee are periodically evaluated by the committee. The purpose of the program is to provide guidance with regard to the continual fulfillment of the committee's responsibilities. /s/ RICHARD C. ALBERDING - ------------------------------- Richard C. Alberding Chairman, Audit Committee [REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS] TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF KENNAMETAL INC. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Kennametal Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1996. These financial statements are the responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Kennametal Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1996 and 1995, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in Notes 8 and 10 to the consolidated financial statements, effective July 1, 1993, the company changed its methods of accounting for income taxes and postretirement benefits other than pensions. /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP - ------------------------------ Arthur Andersen LLP Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania July 22, 1996 (Page 40) [TEN-YEAR FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS]
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) Notes 10-YR CAGR 1996 1995 1994 - ---------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- -------- -------- OPERATING RESULTS Net sales 11.8% $1,079,963 $983,873 $802,513 Cost of goods sold 11.1 625,473 560,867 472,533 Research and development expenses 5.7 20,585 18,744 15,201 Selling, marketing and distribution expenses 13.2 242,375 219,271 189,487 General and administrative expenses 8.4 65,417 55,853 58,612 Interest expense 3.9 11,296 12,793 13,811 Unusual or nonrecurring items (1) n.m. 2,666 -- 24,749 Provision for income taxes 71.5 43,900 45,000 15,500 Accounting changes, net of tax (2) n.m. -- -- 15,003 Net income (loss) (3) 61.7 69,732 68,294 (4,088) FINANCIAL POSITION Net working capital 7.9% $ 217,651 $184,072 $130,777 Inventories 9.0 204,934 200,680 158,179 Property, plant and equipment, net 7.7 267,107 260,342 243,098 Total assets 10.3 799,491 781,609 697,532 Long-term debt, including capital leases (2.1) 56,059 78,700 90,178 Total debt, including capital leases 5.1 131,151 149,730 147,295 Total shareholders' equity (4) 11.1 438,949 391,885 322,836 PER SHARE DATA Earnings (loss) (3) 56.4% $ 2.62 $ 2.58 $ (0.17) Dividends 3.4 0.60 0.60 0.58 Book value (at year-end) 8.0 16.44 14.75 12.25 Market price (at year-end) 11.4 34.00 34.50 24.63 OTHER DATA Capital expenditures 9.1% $ 57,556 $ 43,371 $ 27,313 Number of employees (at year-end) 4.2 7,260 7,030 6,600 Average sales per employee 7.9 $ 152 $ 146 $ 125 Average shares outstanding (in thousands) (4) 2.6 26,635 26,486 24,304 KEY RATIOS Sales growth 9.8% 22.6% 34.1% Gross profit margin 42.1 43.0 41.1 Operating profit margin 11.7 13.1 8.3 Return on sales (3) 6.5 6.9 n.m. Return on equity (3) 17.0 19.3 n.m. Total debt to capital 23.0 27.6 31.3 Dividend payout (5) 27.5 37.9 62.8 Inventory turnover 3.0x 3.1x 3.1x n.m. -- Not meaningful CAGR -- Compound annual growth rate Note 1. Unusual charges (credits) reflect restructuring charges for the relocation of the North America Metalworking Headquarters from Raleigh, N.C., to Latrobe, Pa., and to close a manufacturing facility in 1996, restructuring and integration costs associated with the acquisition of Hertel AG in 1994, settlement and partial reversal of accrued patent litigation costs in 1993 and accrued patent litigation costs in 1991. 2. Accounting changes in 1994 reflect changes in the methods of accounting for postretirement health care and life insurance benefits (SFAS No. 106) and income taxes (SFAS No. 109). 3. Excluding unusual charges and accounting changes in 1994, net income was $31,330; earnings per share were $1.29; return on sales was 3.9 percent; and return on equity was 11.4 percent. 4. In 1994, the company issued approximately 4 million shares of capital stock for net proceeds of $73.6 million. 5. Uses a trailing three-year average earnings and excludes unusual charges (credits).
(Page 41) [TEN-YEAR FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS CONTINUED]
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 - ---------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- OPERATING RESULTS Net sales $598,496 $594,533 $617,833 $589,023 $472,200 $419,900 $354,450 Cost of goods sold 352,773 362,967 358,529 342,434 274,929 244,026 205,682 Research and development expenses 14,714 13,656 14,750 13,325 11,969 9,757 10,265 Selling, marketing and distribution expenses 144,850 137,494 136,319 123,286 94,934 84,820 72,400 General and administrative expenses 41,348 45,842 49,219 42,648 31,443 29,497 29,767 Interest expense 9,549 10,083 11,832 10,538 8,960 8,601 7,246 Unusual or nonrecurring items (1,738) -- 6,350 -- -- -- -- Provision for income taxes 14,000 8,100 17,300 23,000 20,900 19,100 14,400 Accounting changes, net of tax -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Net income (loss) 20,094 12,872 21,086 32,113 29,994 24,319 17,200 FINANCIAL POSITION Net working capital $120,877 $108,104 $ 88,431 $108,954 $ 91,032 $ 99,565 $102,271 Inventories 115,230 118,248 119,767 114,593 105,033 96,473 92,232 Property, plant and equipment, net 192,305 200,502 193,830 175,523 166,390 161,788 139,815 Total assets 448,263 472,167 476,194 451,379 383,252 359,258 326,994 Long-term debt, including capital leases 87,891 95,271 73,113 81,314 57,127 74,405 72,085 Total debt, including capital leases 110,628 127,954 130,710 116,212 95,860 103,982 93,303 Total shareholders' equity 255,141 251,511 243,535 231,598 204,465 186,238 166,190 PER SHARE DATA Earnings (loss) $ 0.93 $ 0.60 $ 1.00 $ 1.54 $ 1.45 $ 1.19 $ 0.85 Dividends 0.58 0.58 0.58 0.58 0.56 0.52 0.485 Book value (at year-end) 11.64 11.64 11.42 11.02 9.84 9.04 8.15 Market price (at year-end) 16.75 17.13 17.81 17.25 15.88 18.38 15.44 OTHER DATA Capital expenditures $ 23,099 $ 36,555 $ 55,323 $ 35,998 $ 28,491 $ 46,336 $ 34,111 Number of employees (at year-end) 4,850 4,980 5,360 5,580 5,420 4,990 4,760 Average sales per employee $ 122 $ 116 $ 113 $ 107 $ 94 $ 85 $ 75 Average shares outstanding (in thousands) 21,712 21,452 21,094 20,872 20,696 20,526 20,322 KEY RATIOS Sales growth 0.7% (3.8)% 4.9% 24.7% 12.5% 18.5% (0.3)% Gross profit margin 41.1 38.9 42.0 41.9 41.8 41.9 42.0 Operating profit margin 7.5 5.8 9.6 11.4 12.5 12.3 10.3 Return on sales 3.4 2.2 3.4 5.5 6.4 5.8 4.9 Return on equity 8.1 5.2 8.7 14.9 15.4 13.9 10.9 Total debt to capital 30.2 33.7 34.9 33.4 31.9 35.8 36.0 Dividend payout 65.4 52.4 41.7 41.6 48.1 58.6 65.2 Inventory turnover 3.1x 3.0x 3.0x 3.1x 2.9x 2.4x 2.3x
                                                                    EXHIBIT 21


                            PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES


                                                       Jurisdiction in Which
Name of Subsidiary                                    Organized or Incorporated
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CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Kennametal Australia Pty. Ltd.                           Australia
Kennametal Foreign Sales Corporation                     Barbados
Kennametal Ltd.                                          Canada
Kennametal (China) Limited                               China
Kennametal (Shanghai) Ltd.                               China
Shanxi-Kennametal Mining Cutting Systems
   Manufacturing Company Limited                         China
Xuzhou-Kennametal Mining Cutting Systems
   Manufacturing Company Limited                         China
Kennametal Hertel AG                                     Germany
Kennametal Hardpoint H.K. Ltd.                           Hong Kong
Kobe Kennametal K.K.                                     Japan
Kennametal de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.                       Mexico
Kennametal Hertel (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.                  Singapore
Kennametal Hardpoint (Taiwan) Inc.                       Taiwan
Kennametal GTS Co., Ltd.                                 Thailand
Adaptive Technologies Corp.                              Michigan, United States
J&L America Inc.                                         Michigan, United States


CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES OF KENNAMETAL HERTEL AG
Kennametal Hertel Belgium S.A.                           Belgium
Kennametal Hertel France S.A.                            France
Kennametal Hertel G.m.b.H.                               Germany
Kennametal Hertel Nederland B.V.                         Netherlands
Nederlandse Hardmetaal Fabrieken B.V.                    Netherlands


                                                                   EXHIBIT 23


                  CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of 
our reports, included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, into the 
Company's previously filed registration statements on Form S-8, Registration 
No. 2-80182, Form S-8, Registration No. 33-25331, Form S-8, Registration No. 
33-55768, Form S-8, Registration No. 33-55766, Form S-3, Registration No. 33-
61854 and Form S-8, Registration No. 33-65023, including the prospectuses 
therein, relating to the company's Stock Option Plan of 1982, Stock Option and 
Incentive Plan of 1988, Stock Option and Incentive Plan of 1992, Directors 
Stock Incentive Plan, Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (as 
amended) and the Performance Bonus Stock Plan of 1995.  It should be noted 
that we have not audited any financial statements of the Company subsequent to 
June 30, 1996 or performed any audit procedures subsequent to the date of our 
report.


                                             /s/  ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
                                             -----------------------------
                                                  Arthur Andersen LLP


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
September 18, 1996


 

5 This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the June 30, 1996 Consolidated Financial Statements and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 1,000 YEAR JUN-30-1996 JUL-1-1995 JUN-30-1996 17,090 0 199,116 9,296 204,934 436,464 571,507 304,400 799,491 218,813 0 0 0 36,712 402,237 799,491 1,079,963 1,079,963 625,473 625,473 22,181 1,810 11,296 113,632 43,900 69,732 0 0 0 69,732 2.62 0