Bairnco Announces Improved Second Quarter 2004 Results LAKE MARY,
Fla., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bairnco Corporation
(NYSE:BZ) today reported improved operating results for the second
quarter 2004 as compared to the same period last year. Sales were
up 8.9% to $41,700,000, net income increased 94.5% to $1,130,000
and diluted earnings per share increased 87.5% to $.15. Strong cash
generation also resulted in total debt being reduced by $3.5
million in the second quarter. Performance Sales in the second
quarter 2004 increased 8.9% to $41,700,000 from $38,294,000 in
2003. Arlon's Electronic Materials sales were up 28.1% as this
segment experienced growth in all its served markets, which include
electronics, wireless telecommunications and certain industrial
markets. Arlon's Coated Materials sales were down slightly as
modest improvements in most markets were offset by reduced sales of
protective coated materials to the automotive market. Kasco's sales
increased 6.6% from the second quarter 2003 from increased service
and repair revenues in the U.S. and the currency translation effect
of the weakened U.S. dollar versus the British Pound and the Euro.
Kasco's European sales were lower in local currency but were up in
U.S. dollars due to the change in exchange rates. Gross profit
increased 14.9% to $12,044,000 from $10,479,000 due to the
increased sales and improved efficiencies from increased production
volumes. The gross profit margin as a percent of sales increased to
28.9% from 27.4%. The second quarter 2004 and 2003 gross profit was
reduced by $722,000 and $360,000, respectively, from relocation and
closing expenses of the East Providence facility related to the
consolidation of Arlon's industrial engineered coated products
businesses. Selling and administrative expenses increased 6.8% to
$10,109,000 from $9,463,000 due to the increased sales. As a
percent of sales, selling and administrative expenses decreased to
24.2% from 24.7% in 2003. Interest expense increased to $197,000 in
2004 as compared to $174,000 in 2003 due to higher average interest
rates. The effective tax rate for the second quarter 2004 was 35.0%
versus 31.0% for the second quarter 2003. The increased tax rate
assumes the Extraterritorial Income Exclusion ("EIE"), a statutory
exclusion from taxable income, will expire in 2004. Legislation to
replace the EIE is currently in Congressional committee. Net income
increased 94.5% to $1,130,000 as compared to $581,000 in the second
quarter of 2003. Diluted earnings per common share increased 87.5%
to $.15 from $.08 as a result of increased earnings. Sales for the
first six months of 2004 increased 7.7% to $84,277,000 from
$78,266,000 in 2003 as the majority of Bairnco's US served markets
experienced growth with the improved economy. Gross profit improved
12.2% to $24,741,000 from $22,059,000 on higher sales and
production volumes. Selling and administrative expenses increased
5.7% to $20,673,000 from $19,556,000. Net income increased 62.2% to
$2,385,000 from $1,470,000 and diluted earnings per share increased
60.0% to $.32 from $.20 in 2003. Credit Agreement The Corporation
has in place a credit agreement that expires in February 2005.
Consequently, all borrowings under the credit agreement are shown
as current portion of long-term debt in the accompanying condensed
balance sheet for the quarter ended July 3, 2004. It is our intent
to structure a new financing agreement prior to the end of 2004.
Litigation On April 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit affirmed the U.S. District Court's judgment dismissing, in
its entirety, the Transactions Lawsuit against Bairnco and all the
other defendants. On May 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Second Circuit denied the plaintiffs' motion for rehearing, and it
again affirmed the dismissal of the Transactions Lawsuit.
Plaintiffs' counsel has advised Bairnco's counsel that the
plaintiffs do not intend to seek review of this decision by the
U.S. Supreme Court. The NOL Lawsuit is still pending in the trial
court. Discovery has been completed in the NOL Lawsuit, and Bairnco
plans to file a motion for summary judgment next month. No trial
date has been set. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private
Securities Reform Act of 1995 Statements in this press release
referring to the expected future plans and performance of the
Corporation are forward-looking statements. Actual future results
may differ materially from such statements. Factors that could
affect future performance include, but are not limited to,
renegotiation of the Corporation's Credit Agreement; changes in
U.S. or international economic or political conditions, such as
inflation or fluctuations in interest or foreign exchange rates;
disruptions in operations due to labor disputes; the costs and
other effects of legal and administrative cases and proceedings,
settlements and investigations; changes in the pricing of the
products of the Corporation or its competitors; the market demand
and acceptance of the Corporation's existing and new products; the
impact of competitive products; changes in the market for raw or
packaging materials which could impact the Corporation's
manufacturing costs; changes in the product mix; the loss of a
significant customer or supplier; production delays or
inefficiencies; the impact on production output and costs from the
availability of energy sources and related pricing; the ability to
achieve anticipated revenue growth, synergies and other cost
savings in connection with acquisitions and plant consolidations;
the costs and other effects of complying with environmental
regulatory requirements; and losses due to natural disasters where
the Corporation is self-insured. While the Corporation periodically
reassesses material trends and uncertainties affecting the
Corporation's results of operations and financial condition in
connection with its preparation of its press releases, the
Corporation does not intend to review or revise any particular
forward-looking statement referenced herein in light of future
events. Bairnco Corporation is a diversified multinational company
that operates two distinct businesses -- Arlon (Electronic
Materials and Coated Materials segments) and Kasco (Replacement
Products and Services segment). Arlon's principal products include
high technology materials for the printed circuit board industry,
cast and calendered vinyl film systems, custom-engineered laminates
and special silicone rubber compounds and components. Kasco's
principal products include replacement band saw blades for cutting
meat, fish, wood and metal, and on site maintenance primarily in
the meat and deli departments. Kasco also distributes equipment to
the food industry in France. Comparative Results of Operations
(Unaudited) Quarter Ended Six Months Ended Condensed Income July 3,
July 5, July 3, July 5, Statements 2004 2003 2004 2003 Net sales
$41,700,000 $38,294,000 $84,277,000 $78,266,000 Cost of sales
29,656,000 27,815,000 59,536,000 56,207,000 Gross profit 12,044,000
10,479,000 24,741,000 22,059,000 Selling and administrative
expenses 10,109,000 9,463,000 20,673,000 19,556,000 Operating
profit 1,935,000 1,016,000 4,068,000 2,503,000 Interest expense,
net 197,000 174,000 399,000 373,000 Income before income taxes
1,738,000 842,000 3,669,000 2,130,000 Provision for income taxes
608,000 261,000 1,284,000 660,000 Net income $1,130,000 $581,000
$2,385,000 $1,470,000 Basic Earnings per Share of Common Stock
$0.15 $0.08 $0.32 $0.20 Diluted Earnings per Share of Common Stock
$0.15 $0.08 $0.32 $0.20 Basic Average Common Shares 7,352,000
7,335,000 7,348,000 7,335,000 Diluted Average Common Shares
7,515,000 7,366,000 7,483,000 7,357,000 Condensed Balance Sheets
July 3, Dec 31, 2004 2003 ASSETS Cash $726,000 $796,000 Accounts
receivable, net 25,269,000 23,511,000 Inventories 25,709,000
25,516,000 Other current assets 7,888,000 7,873,000 Total current
assets 59,592,000 57,696,000 Plant and equipment, net 34,419,000
36,476,000 Cost in excess of net assets of purchased businesses,
net 14,363,000 14,360,000 Other assets 9,087,000 9,697,000 Total
$117,461,000 $118,229,000 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Short-term debt $1,300,000 $1,875,000 Current maturities of
long-term debt 26,260,000 2,173,000 Accounts payable 11,710,000
10,159,000 Accrued expenses 11,412,000 10,916,000 Total current
liabilities 50,682,000 25,123,000 Long-term debt 276,000 27,785,000
Other liabilities 10,463,000 11,023,000 Stockholders' investment
56,040,000 54,298,000 Total $117,461,000 $118,229,000 DATASOURCE:
Bairnco Corporation CONTACT: Larry C. Maingot, Bairnco Corporation,
+1-407-875-2222, ext. 230 Web site: http://www.bairnco.com/
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