KMT 12.31.2014 PRESS RELEASE

 
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): January 29, 2015
 
Kennametal Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pennsylvania
 
1-5318        
  
25-0900168                  
 
 
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
(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)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On January 29, 2015, Kennametal Inc. (Kennametal or the Company) issued an earnings announcement for its fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2014.
The press release contains certain non-generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) financial measures. The following GAAP financial measures have been presented on an adjusted basis: gross profit and margin, operating expense, operating expense as a percentage of sales, operating (loss) income and margin, net (loss) income, diluted loss per share (LPS) and diluted earnings per share (EPS), effective tax rate, Industrial operating income and margin, Infrastructure operating (loss) income and margin. Adjustments for the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 include: (1) restructuring and related charges, (2) technology asset impairment charge and (3) goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges. Adjustments for the three and six months ended December 31, 2013 include: (1) TMB inventory step-up, (2) TMB acquisition-related charges, (3) restructuring and related charges and (4) tax repatriation expense. Management adjusts for these items in measuring and compensating internal performance and to more readily compare the Company’s financial performance period-to-period. The press release also contains free operating cash flow and adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC), which are both non-GAAP measures and are defined below.
Management believes that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information about the results of operations of the Company for the current and past periods. Management believes that investors 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. Investors are cautioned that 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 by the Company as cash provided by operations (which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure) 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 dividends, debt repayment, strategic initiatives (such as acquisitions), and other investing and financing activities.
Adjusted Return on Invested Capital
Adjusted Return on Invested Capital is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined by the Company as the previous 12 months’ net income, adjusted for interest expense, noncontrolling interest and special items, divided by the sum of the previous five quarters average balances of debt and total equity. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is return on invested capital calculated utilizing GAAP net income. Management believes that this financial measure provides additional insight into the underlying capital structure and performance of the Company. Management utilizes this non-GAAP measure in determining compensation and assessing the operations of the Company.
Additionally, during our quarterly earnings teleconference we may use various non-GAAP financial measures to describe the underlying operating results. Accordingly, we have compiled below certain reconciliations as required by Regulation G. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most comparable GAAP measures. Investors are cautioned that non-GAAP financial measures utilized by the Company may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.








Debt to Capital
Debt to Capital is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined by Kennametal as total debt divided by the sum of total equity plus total debt. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is debt to equity, which is defined as total debt divided by total equity. Management believes that Debt to Capital provides additional insight into the underlying capital structure and performance of the Company.
DEBT TO CAPITAL (UNAUDITED)
 
December 31,
 
June 30,
(in thousands, except percents)
 
2014
 
2014
Total debt
 
$
962,616

 
$
1,061,783

Total equity
 
1,530,587

 
1,961,608

Debt to equity, GAAP
 
62.9
%
 
54.1
%
Total debt
 
$
962,616

 
$
1,061,783

Total equity
 
1,530,587

 
1,961,608

Total capital
 
$
2,493,203

 
$
3,023,391

Debt to capital
 
38.6
%
 
35.1
%

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter Earnings Announcement







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: January 29, 2015
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Martha Fusco
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Martha Fusco
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller
 
 


KMT 12.31.2014 Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
DATE: January 29, 2015             
Investor Relations
CONTACT: Quynh McGuire                
PHONE: 724-539-6559
Corporate Relations - Media
CONTACT: Lorrie Paul Crum
PHONE: 724-539-6792
KENNAMETAL ANNOUNCES FISCAL SECOND QUARTER 2015 RESULTS AND ACCELERATES COST REDUCTION INITIATIVES  
-    Reported LPS of $4.89; adjusted EPS of $0.52, excluding restructuring and related charges, and asset impairment charges
-    Strong year-to-date free operating cash flow of $82 million
-    Existing restructuring primarily related to TMB--Phase 1--on track for $50-$55 million savings
-    New restructuring program--Phase 2--expected to deliver $40-$50 million savings; important step to expand margins and improve shareholder returns
LATROBE, Pa., (January 29, 2015) – Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today reported results for the fiscal second-quarter 2015, with loss per diluted share (LPS) of $4.89, compared with the prior year quarter earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.30. Adjusted EPS were $0.52 in the current quarter compared with $0.50 in the prior year quarter.
Kennametal President and Chief Executive Officer Don Nolan said, "I’m encouraged by the talent, technologies and innovation inside our company. They reflect the inherent potential we possess to generate value over the long-term.  While the current weakness in our end markets adversely affected our results, and the nature and magnitude of the impairment charge is disappointing, they also illustrate many opportunities for improving our operations and business portfolio.”
“As attractive as our future may be, Kennametal also faces some serious challenges given that we have underperformed and missed investor expectations. It’s clear we have some immediate work to do to deliver better performance by driving organic sales growth, getting our portfolio right and aligning our cost structure accordingly.  We are taking additional actions to further reduce our manufacturing footprint and administrative overhead with a newly announced restructuring initiative, Phase 2. These key priorities-portfolio, cost structure and core growth with an accountable, customer-focused culture-are central to developing a path forward that will maximize profitability and generate improved shareholder returns.”
Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter Key Developments
 
Sales were $676 million, compared with $690 million in the same quarter last year. Sales decreased by 2 percent, reflecting decreases of 4 percent due to unfavorable currency exchange and a 2 percent organic decline, offset partially by a 3 percent increase from acquisition and a 1 percent increase due to more business days.





During the December quarter, the company performed an interim impairment test of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for its Infrastructure segment. This preliminary test was undertaken in view of the recent abrupt change in the global energy market, coupled with the severe and persistent decline in the earthworks markets. The test resulted in an estimated non-cash pre-tax goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charge of $377 million, or $5.24 per share. The valuation will be completed in the company's fiscal third quarter. The company also recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $5 million or $0.04 per share for an Infrastructure technology asset. Given the significant impairment charges, Infrastructure portfolio actions will be the initial focus.

Phase 1 restructuring and related charges amounted to $13 million pre-tax, or $0.13 per share in the quarter. Pre-tax benefits realized in the quarter were approximately $6 million or $0.07 per share. Total pre-tax benefits from this program are estimated to be $50-$55 million in annual savings, and total pre-tax charges are projected to be in the range of $55-$60 million through fiscal 2016.

Operating loss was $334 million, compared with operating income of $50 million in the same quarter last year. Adjusted operating income of $61 million was flat compared to the prior period. Adjusted operating results in the current period were driven by restructuring benefits and lower employment costs, offset by organic decline and unfavorable mix in Infrastructure, and unfavorable currency exchange. Adjusted operating margin was 9.1 percent in the current period and 8.9 percent in the prior period.

The effective tax rate was a negative 12.7 percent (provision on a loss), compared with 40.8 percent (provision on income) in the prior year. The adjusted effective tax rate was 17.7 percent in the current quarter and 23.8 percent in the prior period. The decrease was primarily driven by the extension of the credit for increase in research activities contained in the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 that was enacted during the current quarter and the mix of pre-tax book income in jurisdictions with different tax rates.

LPS was $4.89, compared with the prior year quarter EPS of $0.30. Adjusted EPS were $0.52 in the current quarter and $0.50 in the prior year quarter.

Adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC) was 7.9 percent as of December 31, 2014 and reflects the impact of the goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges of $382 million, offset partially by increased debt in the near term from recent acquisitions.

The company generated $135 million in cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended December 31, 2014, compared with $85 million in the prior year period. Net capital expenditures were $54 million and $48 million for the same periods. The company realized free operating cash flow of $82 million compared with $36 million for the same period last year.
Segment Developments for the Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter
 
Industrial segment sales of $372 million remained flat compared with $371 million in the prior year quarter due to increases of 2 percent from organic growth, 1 percent net from acquisition and divestiture and 1 percent due to more business days, offset partially by unfavorable currency exchange of 4 percent. Sales increased 3 percent in general engineering and 2 percent in transportation, while aerospace and defense remained relatively flat. General engineering increased due to sales in the indirect channel and to tier suppliers in the Americas, and the transportation market increased due to new project tooling package sales in the Asia region. On a regional basis sales increased approximately 14 percent in Asia and 3 percent in the Americas, offset partially by a decrease of 1 percent in Europe.

Industrial segment operating income was $42 million compared with $33 million in the prior year. Adjusted operating income was $48 million compared to $40 million in the prior year quarter, benefiting from organic growth, restructuring initiatives, and lower employment costs. Industrial adjusted operating margin was 12.8 percent compared with 10.9 percent in the prior year.





Infrastructure segment sales of $304 million decreased 5 percent from $319 million in the prior year. The decrease was driven by 8 percent organic sales decline and 3 percent unfavorable currency exchange, offset partially by 5 percent increase from acquisition and 1 percent due to more business days. Sales decreased by 6 percent in earthworks and 3 percent in energy. Earthworks sales declined from persistently weak underground and surface mining globally, particularly in the U.S. and Asia, combined with reduced demand for road rehabilitation tools and less infrastructure development activity in China. Energy sales decreased due to lower activity in power generation, while oil and gas sales were relatively flat year over year. In addition, the prior year included sales related to surface finishing projects that did not repeat in the current period. On a regional basis, sales decreased 14 percent in Europe, 9 percent in Asia and 2 percent in the Americas.

Infrastructure segment operating loss was $372 million, compared with operating income of $19 million in the same quarter of prior year. During the quarter a non-cash pre-tax goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge of $377 million was recorded related to the deterioration of the earthworks and energy markets and an impairment charge of $5 million was also recorded for an Infrastructure technology asset. Adjusted operating income was $15 million compared to $23 million in the prior year quarter. Adjusted operating income decreased due to lower organic sales as well as an unfavorable mix, partially offset by the benefits of the restructuring initiatives and lower employment costs. Infrastructure adjusted operating margin was 5.0 percent compared with 7.3 percent in the prior year.

Fiscal 2015 First Half Key Developments

Sales were $1,371 million, compared with $1,310 million in the same period last year. Sales increased by 5 percent, driven by 7 percent growth from acquisition and 1 percent increase due to more business days, partially offset by a 2 percent decline due to unfavorable currency exchange and 1 percent organic decline.

Operating loss was $273 million, compared with operating income of $109 million in the same period last year. Adjusted operating income was $130 million in the current period, compared with adjusted operating income of $121 million in the prior year, which included a non-recurring inventory charge of approximately $6 million. Adjusted operating margin was 9.5 percent, compared with 9.3 percent in the prior year.

LPS was $4.40 in the current year period, compared with EPS of $0.78 the prior year period. Adjusted EPS were $1.09 in the current year period and $0.99 in the prior year period.

Phase 2 Restructuring Program

The company has identified additional actions to streamline the company's cost structure with Phase 2 of restructuring initiatives. This is estimated to achieve an additional $40-$50 million of annualized savings and will incur $90-$100 million of pre-tax charges as it is being implemented over the next 12 to 24 months. These initiatives are expected to enhance operational efficiencies through the rationalization of certain manufacturing facilities as well as other employment and cost reduction programs. On a combined basis, both Phase 1 and Phase 2 restructuring programs are expected to produce annual ongoing pre-tax permanent savings of $90-$105 million. Together, total pre-tax charges for these initiatives are expected to be approximately $145-$160 million.
RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES AND SAVINGS
 
 
 
Estimated Charges
Charges To Date
Estimated Annualized Savings
Savings To Date
Expected Completion Date
Phase 1
$55M-$60M
$39M
$50M-$55M
$12M
6/30/2016
Phase 2
$90M-$100M
$40M-$50M
12/31/2016
Total
$145M-$160M
$39M
$90M-$105M
$12M
 

Reconciliations of all non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the tables attached, and corresponding descriptions are contained in the company’s report on Form 8-K, to which this news release is attached.





Outlook
Due to current high levels of uncertainty in the global economy, visibility is very limited regarding demand in some of Kennametal’s served end markets and ultimately will affect the company’s sales, earnings and cash flow. For fiscal 2015, Kennametal revised its outlook to reflect a weaker economic environment for the remainder of the fiscal year.
The company expects fiscal 2015 total sales to decline in the range of 6 to 7 percent and organic sales to decline in the range of 4 to 5 percent. Previously, total sales growth was projected to be in the range of 2 to 4 percent, with organic sales growth of 1 to 3 percent. Based on the revised forecast, Kennametal expects adjusted EPS for fiscal 2015 to range from $1.90 to $2.10, compared with the previous range of $2.80 to $3.00. The primary driver for the change in earnings relates to a further reduction to Infrastructure segment sales, due to a rapid decline in the oil and gas markets, as well as continued weak demand from the mining industry. The Industrial segment is also expected to be negatively impacted by further weakening in the Eurozone. In addition, foreign exchange is expected to be a notable headwind related to recent currency fluctuations, particularly the U.S. dollar to Euro exchange rate. While near-term conditions are challenging, the company is in the process of developing a path forward that will result in improved shareholder returns.

The company expects to generate cash flow from operations between $270 million and $295 million for fiscal 2015, compared with its previous outlook of $280 million to $310 million. Based on anticipated capital expenditures of approximately $110 million to $115 million, the company expects to generate between $160 million and $180 million of free operating cash flow for the fiscal year.

Kennametal is committed to maintaining investment-grade credit ratings. Cash from operations, as well as any working capital reductions, will be primarily for the purpose of debt reduction. The company’s capital allocation process will include disciplined capital investments in the business, as well as returning cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Dividend Declared
Kennametal also announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share. The dividend is payable February 25, 2015 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 10, 2015.
The company will discuss its fiscal 2015 second-quarter results in a live webcast at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time today. This event will be broadcast live on the company’s website, www.kennametal.com. To access the webcast, select “Investor Relations” and then “Events.” A recorded replay of this event also will be available on the company’s website through March 1, 2015.




Certain statements in this release may be forward-looking in nature, or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. For example, statements about Kennametal’s outlook for earnings, sales volumes, and cash flow for fiscal year 2015 and our expectations regarding future growth and financial performance are forward-looking statements. Any forward looking statements are based on current knowledge, expectations and estimates that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, our actual results could vary materially from our current expectations. There are a number of factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. They include: economic recession; availability and cost of the raw materials we use to manufacture our products; our foreign operations and international markets, such as currency exchange rates, different regulatory environments, trade barriers, exchange controls, and social and political instability; changes in the regulatory environment in which we operate, including environmental, health and safety regulations; our ability to protect and defend our intellectual property; competition; our ability to retain our management and employees; demands on management resources; demand for and market acceptance of our products; integrating acquisitions and achieving the expected savings and synergies; business divestitures; global or regional catastrophic events; energy costs; commodity prices; labor relations; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; and implementation of environmental remediation matters. Many of these risks and other risks are more fully described in Kennametal’s latest annual report on Form 10-K and its other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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.
Celebrating more than 75 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments. The company provides innovative wear-resistant products, application engineering and services backed by advanced material science, serving customers in 60 countries across diverse sectors of aerospace, earthworks, energy, industrial production, transportation and infrastructure. With approximately 14,000 employees and nearly $3 billion in sales, the company realizes half of its revenue from outside North America, and over 40% globally from innovations introduced in the past five years. Recognized among the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” (Ethisphere); “Outstanding Corporate Innovator” (Product Development Management Association); and "America's Safest Companies" (EHS Today) with a focus on 100% safety, Kennametal and its foundation invest in technical education, industrial technologies and material science to deliver the promise of progress and economic prosperity to people everywhere. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.kennametal.com.






FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
Six Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2014
 
2013
2014
 
2013
Sales
$
675,631

 
$
689,936

$
1,370,572

 
$
1,309,743

Cost of goods sold
476,173

 
482,965

953,015

 
904,536

     Gross profit
199,458

 
206,971

417,557

 
405,207

Operating expense
137,459

 
148,421

285,947

 
282,685

Restructuring and asset impairment charges
388,839

 
2,310

390,402

 
2,310

Amortization of intangibles
6,931

 
6,524

13,959

 
11,667

     Operating (loss) income
(333,771
)
 
49,716

(272,751
)
 
108,545

Interest expense
7,960

 
8,037

16,170

 
15,118

Other expense, net
2,223

 
856

409

 
1,466

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
(343,954
)
 
40,823

(289,330
)
 
91,961

    Provision for income taxes
43,751

 
16,656

58,248

 
29,236

Net (loss) income
(387,705
)
 
24,167

(347,578
)
 
62,725

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
597

 
(42
)
1,236

 
679

Net (loss) income attributable to Kennametal
$
(388,302
)
 
$
24,209

$
(348,814
)
 
$
62,046

PER SHARE DATA ATTRIBUTABLE TO KENNAMETAL SHAREHOLDERS
 
 
 
Basic (loss) earnings per share
$
(4.89
)
 
$
0.31

$
(4.40
)
 
$
0.79

Diluted (loss) earnings per share
$
(4.89
)
 
$
0.30

$
(4.40
)
 
$
0.78

Dividends per share
$
0.18

 
$
0.18

$
0.36

 
$
0.36

Basic weighted average shares outstanding
79,343

 
78,729

79,229

 
78,587

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
79,343

 
79,776

79,229

 
79,597





CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
December 31, 2014
 
June 30, 2014
 
 ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
146,267

 
$
177,929

Accounts receivable, net
449,166

 
531,515

Inventories
662,883

 
703,766

Other current assets
115,671

 
111,986

Total current assets
1,373,987

 
1,525,196

Property, plant and equipment, net
843,101

 
884,458

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
889,818

 
1,318,752

Other assets
145,537

 
139,680

Total assets
$
3,252,443

 
$
3,868,086

 
 LIABILITIES
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases, including notes
  payable
$
95,513

 
$
80,117

Accounts payable
159,464

 
206,891

Other current liabilities
273,727

 
275,748

Total current liabilities
528,704

 
562,756

Long-term debt and capital leases
867,103

 
981,666

Other liabilities
326,049

 
362,056

Total liabilities
1,721,856

 
1,906,478

KENNAMETAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
1,499,320

 
1,929,256

NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
31,267

 
32,352

Total liabilities and equity
$
3,252,443

 
$
3,868,086

 
SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Six Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2014
 
2013
2014
 
2013
Outside Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Industrial
$
371,557

 
$
370,647

$
749,415

 
$
708,876

Infrastructure
304,074

 
319,289

621,157

 
600,867

Total outside sales
$
675,631

 
$
689,936

$
1,370,572

 
$
1,309,743

Sales By Geographic Region:
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
319,495

 
$
302,032

$
654,065

 
$
571,566

Western Europe
183,583

 
215,688

374,437

 
403,289

Rest of World
172,553

 
172,216

342,070

 
334,888

Total sales by geographic region
$
675,631

 
$
689,936

$
1,370,572

 
$
1,309,743

Operating Income (Loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Industrial
$
41,795

 
$
33,218

$
85,812

 
$
73,038

Infrastructure
(371,920
)
 
18,604

(352,699
)
 
40,294

Corporate (1)
(3,646
)
 
(2,106
)
(5,864
)
 
(4,787
)
Total operating (loss) income
$
(333,771
)
 
$
49,716

$
(272,751
)
 
$
108,545

(1)  Represents unallocated corporate expenses.







In addition to reported results under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America
(GAAP), the following financial highlight tables include, where appropriate, a reconciliation of adjusted results including: gross profit and margin, operating expense, operating expense as a percentage of sales, operating (loss) income and margin, net (loss) income, diluted (LPS) EPS, effective tax rate, Industrial sales, operating income and margin, Infrastructure sales, operating income and margin, free operating cash flow and return on invested capital (which are non-GAAP financial measures), to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. For those adjustments that are presented ‘net of tax’, the tax effect of the adjustment can be derived by calculating the difference between the pre-tax and the post-tax adjustments presented. The tax effect on adjustments is calculated by preparing an overall tax calculation including the adjustments and then a tax calculation excluding the adjustments. The difference between these calculations results in the tax impact of the adjustments.
Management believes that investors 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. Investors are cautioned that non-GAAP financial measures utilized by the company may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of all non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the attached tables and descriptions of certain non-GAAP financial measures are contained in our report on Form 8-K to which this release is attached.

THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 - (UNAUDITED)
 
 
(in thousands, except percents)
Sales
Gross Profit
Operating Expense
Operating (Loss) Income
Net (Loss) Income (2)
Diluted (LPS) EPS
Effective Tax Rate
2015 Reported Results
$
675,631

$
199,458

$
137,459

$(333,771)
$
(388,302
)
$
(4.89
)
(12.7
)%
2015 Reported Margins
 
29.5
%
20.3
%
(49.4
)%
 
 
 
  Restructuring and
    related charges (3)

2,677

(3,415
)
12,930

10,385

0.13

2.3

Technology asset impairment charge



5,500

3,377

0.04

2.0

Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges



376,500

415,896

5.24

26.1

2015 Adjusted Results
$
675,631

$
202,135

$
134,044

$
61,159

$
41,356

$
0.52

17.7
 %
2015 Adjusted Margins
 
29.9
%
19.8
%
9.1
 %
 
 
 
(2) Represents amounts attributable to Kennametal Shareholders.
(3) Includes pre-tax restructuring related charges recorded in corporate of $1,844.
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 - (UNAUDITED)
 
(in thousands, except percents)
Industrial Sales
Industrial Operating Income
Infrastructure Sales
Infrastructure Operating (Loss) Income
2015 Reported Results
$
371,557

$
41,795

$
304,074

$
(371,920
)
2015 Reported Operating Margin
 
11.2
%
 
(122.3
)%
  Restructuring and related charges (4)

5,921


5,165

Technology asset impairment charge



5,500

Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges



376,500

2015 Adjusted Results
$
371,557

$
47,716

$
304,074

$
15,245

2015 Adjusted Operating Margin
 
12.8
%
 
5.0
 %
(4) Excludes pre-tax restructuring related charges recorded in corporate of $1,844.






THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 - (UNAUDITED)
 
 
(in thousands, except percents)
Sales
Gross Profit
Operating Expense
Operating Income
Net Income (2)
Diluted EPS
Effective Tax Rate
2014 Reported Results
$
689,936

$
206,970

$
148,421

$
49,716

$
24,209

$
0.30

40.8
 %
2014 Reported Margins
 
30.0
%
21.5
%
7.2
%
 
 
 
  TMB inventory step-up

7,699


7,699

5,749

0.07

(2.5
)
  TMB acquisition-
     related charges

26

(1,713
)
1,738

1,258

0.02

(0.3
)
Restructuring and
  related charges



2,310

1,733

0.02

(0.6
)
Tax repatriation
  expense




7,170

0.09

(13.6
)
2014 Adjusted Results
689,936

214,695

146,708

61,463

40,119

0.50

23.8
 %
2014 Adjusted Margins
 
31.1
%
21.3
%
8.9
%
 
 
 

(in thousands, except percents)
Industrial Sales
Industrial Operating Income
Infrastructure Sales
Infrastructure Operating Income
2014 Reported Results
$
370,647

$
33,218

$
319,289

$
18,604

2014 Reported Operating Margin

9.0
%

5.8
%
  TMB inventory step-up

5,390


2,309

  TMB acquisition-related charges

609


1,129

  Restructuring and related charges

1,085


1,225

2014 Adjusted Results
$
370,647

$
40,302

$
319,289

$
23,267

2014 Adjusted Operating Margin
 
10.9
%
 
7.3
%

SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 - (UNAUDITED)
 
(in thousands, except percents)
Sales
Operating (Loss) Income
Net (Loss) Income (2)
Diluted (LPS) EPS
2015 Reported Results
$
1,370,572

$
(272,751
)
$
(348,814
)
$
(4.40
)
2015 Reported Operating Margin
 
(19.9
)%
 
 
  Restructuring and related charges (3)

20,375

15,941

0.20

Technology asset impairment charge

5,500

3,377

0.04

Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges

376,500

415,896

5.25

2015 Adjusted Results
$
1,370,572

$
129,624

$
86,400

$
1.09

2015 Adjusted Operating Margin
 
9.5
 %
 
 







SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 - (UNAUDITED)
 
(in thousands, except percents)
Sales
Operating Income
Net Income (2)
Diluted EPS
2014 Reported Results
$
1,309,743

$
108,545

$
62,046

$
0.78

2014 Reported Operating Margin
 
8.3
%
 
 
  TMB inventory step-up

7,699

5,749

0.07

  TMB acquisition-related charges

2,836

2,065

0.03

  Restructuring and related charges (5)

2,310

1,700

0.02

  Tax repatriation expense


7,170

0.09

2014 Adjusted Results
$
1,309,743

$
121,390

$
78,730

$
0.99

2014 Adjusted Operating Margin
 
9.3
%
 
 
(5) Included pre-tax restructuring related charges recorded in corporate of $1,098.

FREE OPERATING CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
December 31,
(in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Net cash flow from operating activities
 
$
135,322

 
$
84,617

Purchases of property, plant and equipment
 
(54,672
)
 
(48,804
)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment
 
978

 
444

Free operating cash flow
 
$
81,628

 
$
36,257







RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (UNAUDITED)
December 31, 2014 (in thousands, except percents)
 
Invested Capital
 
12/31/2014
 
9/30/2014
 
6/30/2014
 
3/31/2014
 
12/31/2013
 
Average
Debt
 
$
962,616

 
$
1,015,863

 
$
1,061,783

 
$
1,135,553

 
$
1,145,729

 
$
1,064,309

Total equity
 
1,530,587

 
1,954,254

 
1,961,608

 
1,934,558

 
1,903,304

 
1,856,862

Total
 
$
2,493,203

 
$
2,970,117

 
$
3,023,391

 
$
3,070,111

 
$
3,049,033

 
$
2,921,171

 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Interest Expense
 
 
 
12/31/2014
 
9/30/2014
 
6/30/2014
 
3/31/2014
 
Total
Interest expense
 
 
 
$
7,960

 
$
8,210

 
$
8,450

 
$
8,883

 
$
33,503

Income tax benefit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,227

Total interest expense, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
24,276

Net (Loss) Income
 
 
 
12/31/2014
 
9/30/2014
 
6/30/2014
 
3/31/2014
 
 
Total
Net (loss) income attributable to Kennametal, as reported
 
 
 
(388,302
)
 
39,488

 
45,455

 
50,865

 
(252,494
)
TMB acquisition-related
  charges
 
 
 

 

 
1,914

 
1,703

 
3,617

Restructuring and related
  charges
 
 
 
10,385

 
5,557

 
13,874

 
1,747

 
31,563

Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges
 
 
 
415,896

 

 

 

 
415,896

Technology asset impairment charge
 
 
 
3,377

 

 

 

 
3,377

Loss on divestiture
 
 
 

 

 
1,607

 

 
1,607

Noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
597

 
639

 
2,024

 
1,129

 
4,389

Net income, adjusted
 
 
 
41,953

 
45,684

 
64,874

 
55,444

 
207,955

Total interest expense, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
24,276

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
232,231

Average invested capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,921,171

Adjusted Return on Invested Capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.9
 %
Return on invested capital calculated utilizing net income, as reported is as follows:
 
 
Net (loss) income attributable to Kennametal, as reported
 
$
(252,494
)
Total interest expense, net of tax
 
24,276

 
 
$
(228,218
)
Average invested capital
 
$
2,921,171

Return on Invested Capital
 
(7.8
)%