Kennametal Inc. 8-K
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2005

Kennametal Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Pennsylvania

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

     
1-5318   25-0900168
 
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

World Headquarters
1600 Technology Way
P.O. Box 231

Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650-0231

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (724) 539-5000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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 Exhibit 99.1

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On April 27, 2005, Kennametal issued a press release announcing financial results for its third quarter ended March 31, 2005.

The press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, including gross profit, operating expense, operating income, other (income) / expense, net income and diluted earnings per share in each case excluding special items. The special items include: FSS goodwill impairment charge, loss on assets held for sale, restructuring charges, Widia integration costs, pension curtailment, gain on Toshiba investment, and charges related to a note receivable. The press release also contains free operating cash flow, debt to capital, and adjusted return on invested capital, which are also non-GAAP measures and are defined below.

Kennametal management excludes these items in measuring and compensating internal performance to more easily compare the Company’s financial performance period to period. Kennametal management believes that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information about the results of operations of the Company for the current, past and future periods.

Management believes that the investor should have available the same information that management uses to assess operating performance, determine compensation, and assess the capital structure of the Company. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most comparable GAAP measures. Non-GAAP financial measures utilized by the Company may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

Free Operating Cash Flow

Free operating cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as cash provided by operations (in accordance with GAAP) less capital expenditures plus proceeds from disposals of fixed assets. Management considers free operating cash flow to be an important indicator of Kennametal’s cash generating capability because it better represents cash generated from operations that can be used for strategic initiatives (such as acquisitions), dividends, debt repayment and other investing and financing activities.

Debt to Capital

Debt to equity in accordance with GAAP is defined as total debt divided by shareowners’ equity. Debt to capital is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined by Kennametal as total debt divided by total shareowners’ equity plus minority interest plus total debt. Management believes that this financial measure provides additional insight into the underlying capital structuring and performance of the Company.

Adjusted Return on Invested Capital

Adjusted Return on Invested Capital is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as the previous 12 months net income, adjusted for interest expense and special items, divided by the sum of the previous 12 months average balances of debt, securitized accounts receivable, minority interest and shareowners’ equity. Management believes that this financial measure provides additional insight into the underlying capital structuring and performance of the Company. Management utilizes this non-GAAP measure in determining compensation and assessing the operations of the Company.

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A copy of the Company’s earnings announcement is furnished under Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto. Reconciliations of the above non-GAAP financial measures are included in the earnings announcement.

Additionally, during our quarterly teleconference we may use various other non-GAAP financial measures to describe the underlying operating results. Accordingly, we have compiled below certain reconciliations as required by Regulation G.

Primary Working Capital

Primary working capital is a non-GAAP presentation and is defined as accounts receivable, net plus inventories, net minus accounts payable. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is working capital, which is defined as current assets less current liabilities. We believe primary working capital better represents Kennametal’s performance in managing certain assets and liabilities controllable at the business unit level and is used as such for internal performance measurement.

EBIT

EBIT is an acronym for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes and is not a calculation in accordance with GAAP. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net income. However, we believe that EBIT is widely used as a measure of operating performance and we believe EBIT to be an important indicator of the Company’s operational strength and performance. Nevertheless, the measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure for determining liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, Kennametal will adjust EBIT for restructuring charges, interest income, and other items. Management uses this information in reviewing operating performance and in the determination of compensation.

EBITDA

EBITDA is an acronym for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization and is not a calculation in accordance with GAAP. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net income. However, we believe that EBITDA is widely used as a measure of operating performance and we believe EBITDA to be an important indicator of the Company’s operational strength and performance. Nevertheless, the measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure for determining liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, Kennametal will adjust EBITDA for restructuring charges, interest income, and other items. Management uses this information in reviewing operating performance and in the determination of compensation.

Adjusted Sales

Kennametal adjusts current period sales as reported under GAAP for specific items including foreign currency translation. Management believes that adjusting the current period sales as reported under GAAP yields a more consistent comparison of year over year results and provides additional insight into the underlying operations. Management uses this information in reviewing operating performance and in the determination of compensation.

Adjusted Gross Profit

Kennametal adjusts gross profit as recorded under GAAP for specific items including Widia integration, restructuring and asset impairment charges. Management believes that the adjusted gross profit information is an important indicator of the Company’s underlying operating performance.

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Management uses this information in reviewing operating performance and in the determination of compensation.

Operating Expense Reconciliation

Kennametal adjusts operating expense as reported under GAAP for Widia integration costs and current period foreign exchange. Management believes that the adjusted operating expense provides additional insight into the underlying operations. Management uses this information in reviewing operating performance and in the determination of compensation.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AND RECONCILIATIONS

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

RECONCILIATION OF PRIMARY WORKING CAPITAL TO GAAP WORKING CAPITAL (Unaudited)

                 
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Current assets
  $ 885,829     $ 790,892  
Current liabilities
    458,464       340,743  
 
           
 
               
Working capital in accordance with GAAP
  $ 427,365     $ 450,149  
 
           
 
               
Excluding items:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
    (34,792 )     (27,528 )
Deferred income taxes
    (98,063 )     (88,480 )
Other current assets
    (82,822 )     (38,803 )
 
           
 
               
Total excluded current assets
  $ (215,677 )   $ (154,811 )
 
           
 
               
Adjusted current assets
    670,152       636,081  
 
           
 
               
Short-term debt, including notes payable
    (56,225 )     (8,193 )
Accrued liabilities
    (259,971 )     (200,304 )
 
           
 
               
Total excluded current liabilities
  $ (316,196 )   $ (208,497 )
 
           
 
               
Adjusted current liabilities
    142,268       132,246  
 
           
 
               
Primary working capital
  $ 527,884     $ 503,835  
 
           

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

KENNAMETAL INC. EBIT RECONCILIATION (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Net income, as reported
  $ 30,650     $ 24,070     $ 81,551     $ 43,727  
 
                               
As % of sales
    5.1 %     4.6 %     4.8 %     3.1 %
 
                               
Add back:
                               
 
                               
Interest
    6,803       6,332       19,380       19,479  
 
                               
Taxes
    18,933       11,579       39,540       21,345  
 
                       
 
                               
EBIT
    56,386       41,981       140,471       84,551  
 
                               
Additional adjustments:
                               
 
                               
Minority interest
    1,449       533       3,354       1,632  
 
                               
Restructuring and asset impairment charges (1)
    4,707             4,707       6,520  
 
                               
Loss on assets held for sale
    1,546             1,546        
 
                               
Widia integration
                      1,559  
 
                               
Pension curtailment
                      1,299  
 
                               
Gain on Toshiba investment
                      (4,397 )
 
                               
Note receivable
                      2,000  
 
                               
Interest income
    (828 )     (376 )     (2,078 )     (1,251 )
 
                               
Securitization fees
    868       356       2,205       1,236  
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted EBIT
  $ 64,128     $ 42,494     $ 150,205     $ 93,149  
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted EBIT as % of sales
    10.7 %     8.1 %     8.9 %     6.5 %
 
                               
Depreciation expense
    16,208       16,299       46,646       47,183  
 
                               
Intangible amortization
    723       614       1,894       1,570  
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 81,059     $ 59,407     $ 198,745     $ 141,902  
 
                       


(1)   For the nine months ended March 31, 2004, includes charges in cost of goods sold and restructuring expense.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

MSSG SEGMENT (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Sales, as reported
  $ 357,197     $ 317,506     $ 1,009,297     $ 872,128  
 
                               
Foreign currency exchange
    (12,651 )           (35,920 )      
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted sales
  $ 344.546     $ 317,506     $ 973,377     $ 872,128  
 
                       

MSSG EBIT (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
MSSG operating income, as reported
  $ 53,555     $ 36,751     $ 135,150     $ 82,937  
 
                               
As % of sales
    15.0 %     11.6 %     13.4 %     9.5 %
 
                               
Other income (expense)
    513       (26 )     1,246       1,940  
 
                       
 
                               
EBIT
    54,068       36,725       136,396       84,877  
 
                               
Adjustments:
                               
 
                               
MSSG restructuring (1)
                      5,023  
Widia integration
                      1,511  
 
                       
 
                               
EBIT, excluding special items
  $ 54,068     $ 36,725     $ 136,396     $ 91,411  
 
                       
 
                               
As % of sales
    15.1 %     11.6 %     13.5 %     10.5 %


(1)   Includes charges in cost of goods sold and restructuring expense

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

AMSG SEGMENT (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Sales, as reported
  $ 135,460     $ 111,464     $ 375,673     $ 299,846  
 
                               
Foreign currency exchange
    (2,557 )           ( 7,517 )      
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted sales
  $ 132,903     $ 111,464     $ 368,156     $ 299,846  
 
                       

AMSG SEGMENT (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
AMSG operating income, as reported
  $ 22,211     $ 15,146     $ 50,613     $ 36,375  
 
                               
As % of sales
    16.4 %     13.6 %     13.5 %     12.1 %
 
                               
Other (expense) income
    (523 )     55       (1,199 )     1,115  
 
                       
 
                               
EBIT
    21,688       15,201       49,414       37,490  
 
                               
Adjustments:
                               
 
                               
AMSG restructuring (1)
                      1,497  
 
                               
Widia integration
                      48  
 
                               
 
                       
 
                               
EBIT, excluding special items
  $ 21,688     $ 15,201     $ 49,414     $ 39,035  
 
                       
 
                               
As % of sales
    16.0 %     13.6 %     13.2 %     13.0 %


(1)   Includes charges in cost of goods sold and restructuring expense

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

J&L SEGMENT (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Sales, as reported
  $ 67,054     $ 60,074     $ 189,809     $ 158,554  
 
                               
Foreign currency exchange
    (327 )           (1,515 )      
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted sales
  $ 66,727     $ 60,074     $ 188,294     $ 158,554  
 
                       

J&L EBIT (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
J&L operating income, as reported
  $ 7,915     $ 6,419     $ 19,502     $ 13,410  
 
                               
As % of sales
    11.8 %     10.7 %     10.3 %     8.5 %
 
                               
Other (expense) income
    (1 )     (2 )     8       23  
 
                       
 
                               
EBIT
    7,914       6,417       19,510       13,433  
 
                               
Adjustments
                       
 
                       
 
                               
EBIT, excluding special items
  $ 7,914     $ 6,417     $ 19,510     $ 13,433  
 
                       
 
                               
As % of sales
    11.8 %     10.7 %     10.3 %     8.5 %

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

FSS SEGMENT (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Sales, as reported
  $ 37,644     $ 35,186     $ 110,230     $ 99,055  
 
                               
Foreign currency exchange
    (229 )           (588 )      
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted sales
  $ 37,415     $ 35,186     $ 109,642     $ 99,055  
 
                       

FSS EBIT (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
FSS operating income (loss), as reported
  $ (5,036 )   $ 376     $ (4,370 )   $ (64 )
 
                               
As % of sales
    (13.4 %)     1.1 %     (4.0 %)     (0.1 %)
 
                               
Other (expense) income
    4             4       2  
 
                       
 
                               
EBIT
    (5,032 )     376       (4,366 )     (62 )
 
                               
Adjustments:
                               
 
                               
FSS goodwill impairment charge
    4,707             4,707        
 
                               
Loss on assets held for sale
    1,546             1,546        
 
                       
 
                               
EBIT, excluding special items
  $ 1,221     $ 376     $ 1,887     $ (62 )
 
                       
 
                               
As % of sales
    3.2 %     1.1 %     1.7 %     (0.1 %)

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RECONCILIATION TO GAAP – GROSS PROFIT (Unaudited)

                                                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
            As a %             As a %             As a %             As a %  
    2005     of Sales     2004     of Sales     2005     of Sales     2004     of Sales  
Gross profit
  $ 211,261       35.4 %   $ 175,854       33.5 %   $ 566,070       33.6 %   $ 467,593       32.7 %
 
                                                               
Widia integration and restructuring charges
          0.0 %           0.0 %           0.0 %     2,961       0.2 %
 
                                                               
Pension curtailment
          0.0 %           0.0 %           0.0 %     779       0.1 %
 
                                               
 
                                                               
Gross profit, excluding special items
  $ 211,261       35.4 %   $ 175,854       33.5 %   $ 566,070       33.6 %   $ 471,333       33.0 %
 
                                               

OPERATING EXPENSE RECONCILIATION (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Operating expense, as reported
  $ 147,968     $ 132,218     $ 418,430     $ 378,180  
 
                               
Loss on assets held for sale
    (1,546 )           (1,546 )      
 
                               
Integration costs
                      (1,448 )
 
                               
Pension curtailment
                      (520 )
 
                               
Note receivable
                      (1,817 )
 
                               
 
                       
Operating expense, excluding special items
    146,422       132,218       416,884       374,395  
 
                               
Less:
                               
 
                               
Unfavorable foreign exchange
    3,342             10,543        
 
                       
 
                               
Operating expense, excluding special items and foreign exchange
  $ 143,080     $ 132,218     $ 406,341     $ 374,395  
 
                       

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

99.1. Fiscal 2005 Third Quarter Earnings Announcement

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

         
        KENNAMETAL INC.
       
 
       
Date: April 27, 2005
  By:   /s/ Timothy A. Hibbard
 
       
      Timothy A. Hibbard
      Corporate Controller and Chief
Accounting Officer

Exhibit 99.1
 

EXHIBIT 99.1

FISCAL 2005 THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENT

(KENNAMETAL LOGO)        
  FROM:   KENNAMETAL INC.
    P.O. Box 231
      Latrobe, PA 15650
      724-539-6141
       
      Investor Relations
      Contact: Beth A. Riley
       
      Media Relations
      Contact: Joy Chandler
       
  DATE:   April 27, 2005
  FOR RELEASE:   Immediate

KENNAMETAL REPORTS STRONG THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

    —   Q3 05 sales up 14 percent
 
    —   Adjusted Earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.92, up 39 percent
 
    —   Adjusted EPS outlook for FY05 increased to $3.17 — $3.22

LATROBE, Pa., April 27, 2005- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today reported fiscal 2005 third-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.92 compared with prior year reported EPS of $0.66 and original guidance of $0.80 to $0.85. Third quarter reported EPS of $0.80 includes $0.12 of charges related to the Full Service Supply (FSS) divestiture.

For the first nine months of fiscal 2005, adjusted EPS were $2.26 compared with prior year adjusted EPS of $1.34. Reported EPS for the current period were $2.15 and include special items totaling $0.11 related to the FSS divestiture. Prior year period reported EPS were $1.20 and included special items totaling $0.14.

Kennametal Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Markos I. Tambakeras, said, “Building on the momentum of the first half, we sustained a robust rate of growth on top of the 14 percent growth posted in the third quarter of fiscal 2004. As a result, we delivered the highest quarterly sales and earnings in Kennametal’s history, while continuing to generate strong cash flow. Consistent execution of our strategies through the Kennametal Value Business System supported growth in every geography and nearly every market, despite our modest automotive exposure—representing only 18 percent of sales, less than half of which is in North America. We also continued to proactively improve the growth and profitability profile of our portfolio with the Extrude Hone acquisition and the announced divestiture of the Full Service Supply business.”

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Highlights of the Fiscal 2005 Third Quarter

•   Sales of $597 million up 14 percent versus the same quarter last year, including 12 percent organic sales growth, 3 percent benefit from foreign currency exchange and 2 percent from acquisitions offset by 3 percent from fewer workdays.
 
•   Reported net income was $31 million versus $24 million, as improved sales volume was leveraged against a more productive operating structure offset by charges related to the FSS divestiture.
 
•   Net cash flow from operations was $66 million versus $54 million last year. Free operating cash flow was $45 million versus the prior year level of $41 million due primarily to increased operating leverage.
 
•   Debt to capital decreased to 32 percent versus 37 percent at the end of the prior year quarter, including the impact of the Extrude Hone acquisition.
 
•   Adjusted Return on Invested Capital improved 290 basis points to 9.1 percent versus 6.2 percent in the prior year.
 
•   Completed the acquisition of Extrude Hone Corporation for approximately $133.6 million, net of acquired cash and direct acquisition costs.

Highlights of First Nine Months of Fiscal 2005

•   Sales of $1.7 billion up 18 percent on 14 percent organic sales growth, 3 percent benefit from foreign currency exchange and 2 percent from acquisitions offset by 1 percent from fewer workdays.
 
•   Reported net income was $82 million versus $44 million in the same period last year, reflecting the benefits of increased operating leverage, partially offset by charges related to the FSS divestiture.
 
•   Net cash flow from operations was $150 million versus $109 million last year. Free operating cash flow totaled $96 million for the nine-month period versus $76 million in last year’s comparable period, due to growth in cash from operations offset by increased capital spending.

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Divestiture

As previously announced, Kennametal Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to sell its FSS business unit. During the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the Company recognized an impairment charge related to FSS goodwill of $5 million and recorded a loss on assets held for sale of $1 million. The impact on EPS was $0.12 during the quarter and $0.11 for the nine-month period.

This transaction is expected to close during Kennametal’s Fiscal 2005 fourth quarter.

Outlook

Tambakeras said, “We are pleased to be on pace for a record year of sales and earnings, and remain steadfastly focused on delivering superior shareowner value.”

Organic sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 are expected to grow 9 to 11 percent, despite significantly tougher comparisons. Reported EPS is expected to be $0.90 to $0.95. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter is expected to be approximately 36 percent (this is an increase versus prior expectations of 32 percent). The full year rate is expected to be approximately 33 percent. As stated previously, the execution of our business strategy, as well as the impact of tax planning, will result in fluctuations of the tax rate from quarter to quarter.

Kennametal anticipates net cash flow provided by operating activities of approximately $190 to $215 million, or between 8 and 9 percent of sales, in fiscal 2005. Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net of proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment are still expected to be approximately $75 to $80 million. Adjusting net cash flow provided by operating activities for the above items, Kennametal expects to generate between $115 and $130 million of free operating cash flow for fiscal 2005.

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

Dividend Declared
Kennametal also announced its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 cents per share, payable May 24, 2005, to shareowners of record as of the close of business on May 9, 2005.

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Third quarter results will be discussed in a live Internet broadcast at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern) today. Access the live or archived conference by visiting the Investor Relations section of Kennametal’s corporate web site at www.kennametal.com.

This release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the fact they use words such as “should,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” and others words of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. One can also identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements are likely to relate to, among other things, our goals, plans and projections regarding our financial position, results of operations, market position and product development, which are based on current expectations that involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including factors that could delay, divert or change any of them in the next several years. Although it is not possible to predict or identify all factors, they may include the following: global economic conditions; future terrorist attacks; epidemics; risks associated with integrating and divesting businesses and achieving the expected savings and synergies; demands on management resources; risks associated with international markets such as currency exchange rates, and social and political environments; competition; labor relations; commodity prices; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; and risks associated with the implementation of restructuring plans and environmental remediation matters. We can give no assurance that any goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments.

Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT) is the world’s premier supplier of tooling, engineered components and advanced materials consumed in production processes. The company improves customers’ competitiveness by providing superior economic returns through the delivery of application knowledge and advanced technology to master the toughest of materials application demands. Companies producing everything from airframes to coal, from medical implants to oil wells and from turbochargers to motorcycle parts recognize Kennametal for extraordinary contributions to their value chains. Customers buy over $2.2 billion annually of Kennametal products and services—delivered by our 14,000 talented employees in over 60 countries—with almost 50 percent of these revenues coming from outside the United States. Visit us at www.Kennametal.com.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)   March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Sales
  $ 597,355     $ 524,230     $ 1,685,009     $ 1,429,583  
 
                               
Cost of goods sold (1)
    386,094       348,376       1,118,939       961,990  
 
                       
 
                               
Gross profit
    211,261       175,854       566,070       467,593  
 
                               
Operating expense (2)
    147,968       132,218       418,430       378,180  
 
                               
Restructuring and asset impairment charges(3)
    4,707             4,707       3,670  
 
                               
Amortization of intangibles
    723       614       1,894       1,570  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income
    57,863       43,022       141,039       84,173  
 
                               
Interest expense
    6,803       6,332       19,380       19,479  
 
                               
Other expense (income), net (4)
    28       508       (2,786 )     (2,010 )
 
                       
 
                               
Income before provision for income taxes and minority interest
    51,032       36,182       124,445       66,704  
 
                               
Provision for income taxes
    18,933       11,579       39,540       21,345  
 
                               
Minority interest
    1,449       533       3,354       1,632  
 
                       
 
                               
Net income
  $ 30,650     $ 24,070     $ 81,551     $ 43,727  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.83     $ 0.67     $ 2.22     $ 1.23  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.80     $ 0.66     $ 2.15     $ 1.20  
 
                       
 
                               
Dividends per share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.17     $ 0.51     $ 0.51  
 
                       
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    37,093       35,828       36,736       35,589  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    38,253       36,662       37,935       36,307  
 
                       


1)   For the nine months ended March 31, 2004, these amounts include charges of $0.1 million for integration activities related to the Widia acquisition, $2.9 million related to restructuring programs, and $0.8 million for a pension curtailment.
 
2)   For the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2005, these amounts include a loss on assets held for sale of $1.5 million. For the nine months ended March 31, 2004, these amounts include charges of $1.4 million for integration activities related to the Widia acquisition, $1.8 million related to a reserve for a note receivable from a divestiture of a business by Kennametal in 2002, and $0.5 million related to a pension curtailment.
 
3)   For the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2005, these amounts include $4.7 million related to a FSS goodwill impairment charge. For the nine months ended March 31, 2004, these amounts include $3.7 million related to restructuring programs.
 
4)   For the nine months ended March 31, 2004, these amounts include income of $4.4 million related to a gain on the sale of Toshiba Tungaloy investment and a charge of $0.2 million on a reserve for a note receivable from a divestiture of a business by Kennametal in 2002.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

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

RECONCILIATION TO GAAP – QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

                                                 
                            Other             Diluted  
            Operating     Operating     (Income) /     Net     Earnings  
    Gross Profit     Expense     Income     Expense     Income     Per Share  
2005 Reported Results
  $ 211,261     $ 147,968     $ 57,863     $ 28     $ 30,650     $ 0.80  
FSS goodwill impairment charge
                4,707             3,306       0.09  
Loss on assets held for sale
          (1,546 )     1,546             1,086       0.03  
 
                                   
2005 Results, excluding special items
  $ 211,261     $ 146,422     $ 64,116     $ 28     $ 35,042     $ 0.92  
 
                                   

     Reported EPS for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 of $0.80 is up 21 percent from reported EPS of $0.66 for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. Adjusted EPS for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 of $0.92 is up 39 percent from reported EPS of $0.66 for the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

RECONCILIATION TO GAAP – NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2005 (Unaudited)

                                                 
                            Other             Diluted  
            Operating     Operating     (Income) /     Net     Earnings  
    Gross Profit     Expense     Income     Expense     Income     Per Share  
2005 Reported Results
  $ 566,070     $ 418,430     $ 141,039     $ (2,786 )   $ 81,551     $ 2.15  
FSS goodwill impairment charge
                4,707             3,277       0.08  
Loss on assets held for sale
          (1,546 )     1,546             1,076       0.03  
 
                                   
2005 Results, excluding special items
  $ 566,070     $ 416,884     $ 147,292     $ (2,786 )   $ 85,904     $ 2.26  
 
                                   

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

For the quarter ended March 31, 2004, there were no special items.

RECONCILIATION TO GAAP – NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

                                                 
                            Other             Diluted  
            Operating     Operating     (Income) /     Net     Earnings  
    Gross Profit     Expense     Income     Expense     Income     Per Share  
2004 Reported Results
  $ 467,593     $ 378,180     $ 84,173     $ (2,010 )   $ 43,727     $ 1.20  
 
                                               
MSSG restructuring
    2,850             5,023             3,416       0.10  
 
                                               
AMSG restructuring
                1,497             1,018       0.03  
 
                                               
Widia integration costs – MSSG
    63       (1,448 )     1,511             1,027       0.03  
Widia integration costs — AMSG
    48             48             33        
Pension curtailment
    779       (520 )     1,299             883       0.02  
Gain on Toshiba investment
                      4,397       (2,990 )     (0.08 )
Note receivable
          (1,817 )     1,817       (183 )     1,360       0.04  
 
                                   
2004 Results, excluding special items
  $ 471,333     $ 374,395     $ 95,368     $ 2,204     $ 48,474     $ 1.34  
 
                                   

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

SEGMENT DATA (Unaudited):

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Outside Sales:
                               
Metalworking Solutions and Services Group
  $ 357,197     $ 317,506     $ 1,009,297     $ 872,128  
Advanced Materials Solutions Group
    135,460       111,464       375,673       299,846  
J&L Industrial Supply
    67,054       60,074       189,809       158,554  
Full Service Supply
    37,644       35,186       110,230       99,055  
 
                       
Total Outside Sales
  $ 597,355     $ 524,230     $ 1,685,009     $ 1,429,583  
 
                       
 
                               
Sales By Geographic Region:
                               
Within the United States
  $ 323,484     $ 289,506     $ 926,791     $ 791,151  
International
    273,871       234,724       758,218       638,432  
 
                       
Total Sales by Geographic Region
  $ 597,355     $ 524,230     $ 1,685,009     $ 1,429,583  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating Income (Loss), as reported:
                               
Metalworking Solutions and Services Group
  $ 53,555     $ 36,751     $ 135,150     $ 82,937  
Advanced Materials Solutions Group
    22,211       15,146       50,613       36,375  
J&L Industrial Supply
    7,915       6,419       19,502       13,410  
Full Service Supply
    (5,036 )     376       (4,370 )     (64 )
Corporate and eliminations (1)
    (20,782 )     (15,670 )     (59,856 )     (48,485 )
 
                       
Total Operating Income, as reported
  $ 57,863     $ 43,022     $ 141,039     $ 84,173  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating Income (Loss), excluding special items:
                               
Metalworking Solutions and Services Group
  $ 53,555     $ 36,751     $ 135,150     $ 89,471  
Advanced Materials Solutions Group
    22,211       15,146       50,613       37,920  
J&L Industrial Supply
    7,915       6,419       19,502       13,410  
Full Service Supply
    1,217       376       1,883       (64 )
Corporate and eliminations (1)
    (20,782 )     (15,670 )     (59,856 )     (45,369 )
 
                       
Total Operating Income, excluding special items
  $ 64,116     $ 43,022     $ 147,292     $ 95,368  
 
                       


(1)   Includes corporate functional shared services and intercompany eliminations.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) RECONCILIATION (Unaudited) :

                                                 
    QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31,  
    MSSG     AMSG     J&L     FSS     Corp & Elim     Total  
2005 Reported Operating Income (Loss)
  $ 53,555     $ 22,211     $ 7,915     $ (5,036 )   $ (20,782 )   $ 57,863  
FSS goodwill impairment charge
                      4,707             4,707  
Loss on assets held for sale
                      1,546             1,546  
 
                                   
2005 Operating Income (Loss), excluding special items
  $ 53,555     $ 22,211     $ 7,915     $ 1,217     $ (20,782 )   $ 64,116  
 
                                   
                                                 
    NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,  
    MSSG     AMSG     J&L     FSS     Corp & Elim     Total  
2005 Reported Operating Income (Loss)
  $ 135,150     $ 50,613     $ 19,502     $ (4,370 )   $ (59,856 )   $ 141,039  
FSS goodwill impairment charge
                      4,707             4,707  
Loss on assets held for sale
                      1,546             1,546  
 
                                   
2005 Operating Income (Loss), excluding special items
  $ 135,150     $ 50,613     $ 19,502     $ 1,883     $ (59,856 )   $ 147,292  
 
                                   

For the quarter ended March 31, 2004, there were no special items.

                                                 
    NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,  
    MSSG     AMSG     J&L     FSS     Corp & Elim     Total  
2004 Reported Operating Income (Loss)
  $ 82,937     $ 36,375     $ 13,410     $ (64 )   $ (48,485 )   $ 84,173  
Restructuring
    5,023       1,497                         6,520  
Widia integration costs
    1,511       48                         1,559  
Pension curtailment
                            1,299       1,299  
Note receivable
                            1,817       1,817  
 
                                   
2004 Operating Income (Loss), excluding special items
  $ 89,471     $ 37,920     $ 13,410     $ (64 )   $ (45,369 )   $ 95,368  
 
                                   

RECONCILIATION TO FREE OPERATING CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Unaudited) :

                                 
    Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    March 31,     March 31,  
    2005     2004     2005     2004  
Net income
  $ 30,650     $ 24,070     $ 81,551     $ 43,727  
Other non-cash items
    12,332       4,238       16,565       15,457  
Depreciation and amortization
    16,931       16,913       48,540       48,753  
Change in inventory
    (8,751 )     (1,969 )     (21,481 )     13,468  
Change in accounts receivable
    (29,766 )     (26,610 )     (14,774 )     (3,213 )
Change in accounts payable
    12,340       18,260       991       9,080  
Change in other assets and liabilities
    32,569       19,222       38,339       (17,805 )
 
                       
Net cash flow provided by operating activities
    66,305       54,124       149,731       109,467  
 
                               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (21,523 )     (14,207 )     (57,292 )     (36,060 )
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment
    579       610       3,912       2,998  
 
                       
Free operating cash flow
  $ 45,361     $ 40,527     $ 96,351     $ 76,405  
 
                       

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) :

                                         
    03/31/05     12/31/04     09/30/04     06/30/04     03/31/04  
ASSETS
                                       
 
                                       
Cash and equivalents
  $ 34,792     $ 32,168     $ 28,688     $ 25,940     $ 27,528  
Trade receivables, net of allowance
    382,188       367,940       369,008       364,725       357,795  
Receivables securitized
    (120,749 )     (115,253 )     (115,309 )     (117,480 )     (108,916 )
 
                             
Accounts receivable, net
    261,439       252,687       253,699       247,245       248,879  
Inventories
    408,713       421,183       404,478       388,077       387,202  
Deferred income taxes
    98,063       99,731       96,144       95,240       88,480  
Current assets held for sale
    50,469                          
Other current assets
    32,353       39,605       37,178       40,443       38,803  
 
                             
Total current assets
    885,829       845,374       820,187       796,945       790,892  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    512,806       506,253       487,616       484,475       481,793  
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
    661,908       543,062       546,487       542,014       554,614  
Assets held for sale
    2,715                          
Other assets
    135,873       133,451       115,733       115,229       57,743  
 
                             
Total
  $ 2,199,131     $ 2,028,140     $ 1,970,023     $ 1,938,663     $ 1,885,042  
 
                             
 
                                       
LIABILITIES
                                       
Short-term debt, including notes payable
  $ 56,225     $ 28,888     $ 116,446     $ 126,807     $ 8,193  
Accounts payable
    142,268       142,465       146,543       148,216       132,246  
Current liabilities held for sale
    14,437                          
Accrued liabilities
    245,534       226,568       217,636       211,504       200,304  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    458,464       397,921       480,625       486,527       340,743  
Long-term debt
    428,943       376,268       318,989       313,400       486,119  
Deferred income taxes
    91,088       56,340       65,973       67,426       39,132  
Other liabilities
    179,786       174,855       162,627       167,926       192,546  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    1,158,281       1,005,384       1,028,214       1,035,279       1,058,540  
 
                                       
MINORITY INTEREST
    19,664       19,249       17,377       16,232       16,598  
 
                                       
SHAREOWNERS’ EQUITY
    1,021,186       1,003,507       924,432       887,152       809,904  
 
                             
 
                                       
Total
  $ 2,199,131     $ 2,028,140     $ 1,970,023     $ 1,938,663     $ 1,885,042  
 
                             

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

Debt to Capital Reconciliation (Unaudited):

                 
    March 31,  
    2005     2004  
Total debt
  $ 485,168     $ 494,312  
Total shareowners’ equity
    1,021,186       809,904  
 
           
 
               
Debt to equity, GAAP
    47.5 %     61.0 %
 
               
Total debt
  $ 485,168     $ 494,312  
 
               
Minority interest
    19,664       16,598  
Total shareowners’ equity
    1,021,186       809,904  
 
           
 
Total capital
  $ 1,526,018     $ 1,320,814  
 
               
Debt to Capital
    31.8 %     37.4 %

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (Unaudited):

For the Period Ended March 31, 2005

                                                 
    3/31/2005     12/31/2004     9/30/2004     6/30/2004     3/31/2004     Average  
     
Invested Capital
                                               
Debt
  $ 485,168     $ 405,156     $ 435,435     $ 440,207     $ 494,312     $ 452,056  
Accounts receivable securitized
    120,749       115,253       115,309       117,480       108,916       115,541  
Minority interest
    19,664       19,249       17,377       16,232       16,598       17,824  
Shareowners’ equity
    1,021,186       1,003,507       924,432       887,152       809,904       929,236  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 1,646,767     $ 1,543,165     $ 1,492,553     $ 1,461,071     $ 1,429,730     $ 1,514,657  
 
                                   
                                         
                    Quarter Ended              
    3/31/2005     12/31/2004     9/30/2004     6/30/2004     Total  
     
Interest Expense
                                       
Interest expense
  $ 6,803     $ 6,121     $ 6,456     $ 6,405     $ 25,785  
Securitization interest
    868       757       580       443       2,648  
 
                             
Total interest expense
  $ 7,671     $ 6,878     $ 7,036     $ 6,848     $ 28,433  
 
                             
Income tax benefit
                                    9,099  
 
                                     
Total Interest Expense, net of tax
                                  $ 19,334  
 
                                     
                                         
    Quarter Ended  
    3/31/2005     12/31/2004     9/30/2004     6/30/2004     Total  
     
Total Income
                                       
Net Income, as reported
  $ 30,650     $ 28,181     $ 22,720     $ 29,852     $ 111,403  
 
                                       
Restructuring and asset impairment charges
    3,306                         3,306  
Loss on assets held for sale
    1,086                         1,086  
Minority interest expense
    1,449       928       977       (36 )     3,318  
 
                             
Total Income, excluding special items
  $ 36,491     $ 29,109     $ 23,697     $ 29,816     $ 119,113  
 
                             
 
Total Income, excluding special items
                                  $ 119,113  
Total Interest Expense, net of tax
                                    19,334  
 
                                     
 
                                  $ 138,447  
Average invested capital
                                  $ 1,514,657  
 
                                     
Adjusted Return on Invested Capital
                                    9.1 %
 
                                       
Return on Invested Capital calculated utilizing Net Income, as reported is as follows:
Net Income, as reported
                                  $ 111,403  
Total Interest Expense, net of tax
                                    19,334  
 
                                     
 
                                  $ 130,737  
Average invested capital
                                  $ 1,514,657  
 
                                     
Return on Invested Capital
                                    8.6 %

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (Unaudited):

For the Period Ended March 31, 2004

                                                 
    3/31/2004     12/31/2003     9/30/2003     6/30/2003     3/31/2003     Average  
     
Invested Capital
                                               
Debt
  $ 494,312     $ 481,327     $ 520,138     $ 525,687     $ 580,135     $ 520,320  
Accounts receivable securitized
    108,916       101,422       95,318       99,316       93,614       99,717  
Minority interest
    16,598       16,286       16,089       18,880       18,070       17,185  
Shareowners’ equity
    809,904       791,442       746,562       721,577       756,511       765,199  
 
                                   
Total
  $ 1,429,730     $ 1,390,477     $ 1,378,107     $ 1,365,460     $ 1,448,330     $ 1,402,421  
 
                                   
                                         
                  Quarter Ended           
    3/31/2004     12/31/2003     9/30/2003     6/30/2003     Total  
     
Interest Expense
                                       
Interest expense
  $ 6,332     $ 6,547     $ 6,600     $ 9,108     $ 28,587  
Securitization interest
    356       483       397       413       1,649  
 
                             
Total interest expense
  $ 6,688     $ 7,030     $ 6,997     $ 9,521     $ 30,236  
 
                             
Income tax benefit
                                    9,676  
 
                                     
Total interest expense, net of tax
                                  $ 20,560  
 
                                     
                                         
                    Quarter Ended        
    3/31/2004     12/31/2003     9/30/2003     6/30/2003     Total  
     
Total Income
                                       
Net income, as reported
  $ 24,070     $ 10,892     $ 8,764     $ (4,868 )   $ 38,858  
 
                                       
Minority interest expense
    533       404       695       74       1,706  
MSSG restructuring
          1,109       2,307       2,194       5,610  
AMSG restructuring
          1,018             857       1,875  
Corporate restructuring
                      (69 )     (69 )
J&L restructuring
                      (45 )     (45 )
Widia integration costs — MSSG
                1,027       1,758       2,785  
Widia integration costs — AMSG
                33       818       851  
AMSG electronics impairment
                      15,269       15,269  
Pension curtailment
          883                   883  
Gain on Toshiba investment
          (2,990 )                 (2,990 )
Note receivable
          1,360                   1,360  
 
                             
Total Income, excluding special items
  $ 24,603     $ 12,676     $ 12,826     $ 15,988     $ 66,093  
 
                             
Total Income, excluding special items
                                  $ 66,093  
Total Interest Expense, net of tax
                                    20,560  
 
                                     
 
                                  $ 86,653  
Average invested capital
                                  $ 1,402,421  
 
                                     
Adjusted Return on Invested Capital
                                    6.2 %
 
                                       
Return on Invested Capital calculated utilizing Net Income, as reported is as follows:
Net Income, as reported
                                  $ 38,858  
Total Interest Expense, net of tax
                                    20,560  
 
                                     
 
                                  $ 59,418  
Average invested capital
                                  $ 1,402,421  
 
                                     
Return on Invested Capital
                                    4.2 %

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