Barnes Group Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results

Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. Net sales for the second quarter were $359.5 million, up 16 percent from $308.9 million in the second quarter of 2006. Operating income increased 40 percent to $40.3 million in the second quarter of 2007, from $28.7 million in the second quarter of the prior year. Operating margin increased 1.9 percentage points in the second quarter 2007 to 11.2 percent, from 9.3 percent in the second quarter 2006. Net income grew 58 percent to $28.4 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007, compared to $18.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted share in the second quarter in the prior year. "Barnes Group continued its sound performance, achieving 16 percent revenue growth, the 18th quarter of double-digit sales increases, and strong increases in operating profit and net income for the quarter,” said Gregory F. Milzcik, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnes Group Inc. "Each of our businesses continues to implement operational improvements to deliver sustainable, profitable growth.” Sales at Barnes Aerospace were $92.4 million in the second quarter 2007, up 25 percent from $73.9 million in the second quarter 2006 as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sales of $62.3 million grew 21 percent and aftermarket sales of $30.1 million were up 36 percent. Barnes Aerospace generated orders of $116.1 million in the second quarter of 2007, down from a record $124.6 million in the year ago quarter. Commercial orders were $69.4 million and military orders were $17.1 million in the second quarter of 2007. At the end of the second quarter 2007, order backlog was a record $439.5 million, up 6 percent from $415.6 million at March 31, 2007. Operating profit increased 75 percent to $18.6 million in the second quarter 2007 at Barnes Aerospace, compared to $10.6 million in the same period last year. Positively impacting operating profit were the higher sales volume and an increased percentage in higher margin aftermarket activity. "Barnes Aerospace continues to leverage strong end markets in both the OEM and aftermarket businesses leading to record results in the second quarter of 2007,” said Patrick J. Dempsey, President, Barnes Aerospace. "By using the latest techniques in operational excellence, Barnes Aerospace continues to deliver high-quality components and value-added services that meet the needs of the global aerospace industry.” Sales at Barnes Distribution were $150.7 million in the second quarter of 2007, up 20 percent from $125.5 million in the second quarter of 2006, including $22.2 million of incremental sales from the KENT acquisition and organic sales growth of $1.3 million. The modest increase in organic sales is primarily a result of Corporate and Tier II account sales increases of 10 percent and 24 percent, respectively. Foreign exchange positively affected sales by $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2007. Operating income at Barnes Distribution was $7.5 million in the second quarter, down 16 percent from $8.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Negatively impacting operating profit were pre-tax costs of approximately $2.0 million associated with Project Catalyst. Additionally, operating profit was negatively impacted by higher product and freight costs, business mix, and incremental bad debt expense as compared to the 2006 period. These costs were partially offset by improved pricing and lower incentive compensation as compared to the 2006 period. "In the second quarter, Barnes Distribution began implementing the initiatives of Project Catalyst by focusing on international sourcing, network efficiencies, sales and marketing resources and continued KENT integration,” said Idelle K. Wolf, President, Barnes Distribution. "The actions that we are currently undertaking will accelerate improvements in Barnes Distribution’s operations, including sales growth and profitability, and position us for success in 2008.” Sales at Barnes Industrial were $118.7 million in the second quarter 2007, up 6 percent from $112.1 million in the same quarter last year. The Heinz Hänggi acquisition from last year contributed $4.2 million of incremental sales in the second quarter and foreign currency exchange favorably impacted sales by $2.6 million. Improved end markets within Barnes Industrial’s specialty operations are generating strong orders and backlog, over the prior year. Operating profit at Barnes Industrial increased 55 percent to $14.3 million in the second quarter of 2007, compared to $9.2 million in the second quarter 2006. Driving this improvement were the profit contribution from Heinz Hänggi sales and higher profits from operational improvements, primarily in the specialty businesses. "Our second quarter results demonstrate the continued benefits of operational improvements throughout Barnes Industrial,” said Jerry W. Burris, President, Barnes Industrial. "Barnes Industrial remains focused on profitable sales growth and strengthening performance worldwide.” William C. Denninger, Barnes Group Inc.’s Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, commented, "For each of our business segments, the second quarter was another financially solid quarter with strong contributions to the balance sheet and cash flow.” In the third quarter of 2007, the Company is realigning its Raymond division, the stock spring catalog and custom solutions business with approximately $50 million in revenues during 2006. This business currently resides within Barnes Distribution and will be transferred to Barnes Industrial. The transfer of the stock spring catalog and custom solutions business strengthens its relationship with Barnes Industrial’s global sales channels and manufacturing of engineered spring components. "With greater focus on leveraging common synergies and integrating business activities and results, Barnes Industrial will maximize their strategic initiatives and Barnes Distribution will enhance their focus on their Vendor Managed Inventory supply chain solution,” said Denninger. For the first six months of 2007, Barnes Group net sales were $720.2 million, up 18 percent from $608.8 million in the same six months a year ago. Net income increased 54 percent to $56.0 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2007, from $36.5 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, in the same period in 2006. Barnes Group will conduct a conference call with investors to discuss second quarter results at 1:00 p.m. EDT today, August 2, 2007. A web cast of the live call and an archived replay will be available on the Barnes Group investor relations link at www.barnesgroupinc.com. Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2007, Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B) is an international aerospace and industrial components manufacturer and full-service distribution company focused on achieving consistent, sustainable, and predictable results. Founded in 1857, Barnes Group consists of three businesses: Barnes Aerospace, Barnes Distribution and Barnes Industrial. Nearly 6,500 dedicated employees at more than 65 locations worldwide contribute to Barnes Group Inc.’s success. For more information, visit www.barnesgroupinc.com. This release may contain certain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation and Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties, which are described in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, include, among others, uncertainties arising from the behavior of financial markets; future financial performance of the industries or customers that we serve; changes in market demand for our products and services; integration of acquired businesses; changes in raw material prices and availability; our dependence upon revenues and earnings from a small number of significant customers; uninsured claims; and numerous other matters of global, regional or national scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive, regulatory and public health nature. The Company assumes no obligation to update our forward-looking statements. BARNES GROUP INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)Unaudited   Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,     2007 2006   %Change   2007   2006 %Change         Net sales $ 359,526 $ 308,927 16.4 $ 720,176 $ 608,778 18.3   Cost of sales 219,832 198,370 10.8 440,749 389,003 13.3 Selling and administrative expenses   99,399   81,839 21.5   195,964   162,950 20.3     319,231   280,209 13.9   636,713   551,953 15.4     Operating income 40,295 28,718 40.3 83,463 56,825 46.9   Operating margin 11.2 % 9.3 % 11.6 % 9.3 %   Other income 389 582 (33.0 ) 631 877 (28.0 )   Interest expense 6,489 5,751 12.8 13,461 10,138 37.8 Other expenses   321   (190 ) NM   661   385 71.6     Income before income taxes 33,874 23,739 42.7 69,972 47,179 48.3   Income taxes   5,487   5,721 (4.1 )   13,930   10,699 30.2     Net income $ 28,387 $ 18,018 57.5 $ 56,042 $ 36,480 53.6     Per common share: Net income: Basic $ 0.53 $ 0.36 47.2 $ 1.06 $ 0.74 43.2 Diluted 0.49 0.34 44.1 0.99 0.70 41.4 Dividends $ 0.140 $ 0.125 12.0 $ 0.265 $ 0.235 12.8   Average common shares outstanding: Basic 53,134,347 50,401,132 5.4 52,855,972 49,334,094 7.1 Diluted 57,730,886 52,925,307 9.1 56,461,052 51,846,565 8.9   NM- not meaningful   BARNES GROUP INC.OPERATIONS BY REPORTABLE BUSINESS SEGMENT(Dollars in thousands)Unaudited   Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30,     2007     2006   %Change   2007     2006   %Change       Net Sales   Barnes Aerospace $ 92,418 $ 73,920 25.0 $ 183,610 $ 140,863 30.3   Barnes Distribution 150,683 125,507 20.1 303,186 249,899 21.3   Barnes Industrial 118,707 112,118 5.9 238,277 223,108 6.8   Intersegment sales   (2,282 )   (2,618 ) 12.9   (4,897 )   (5,092 ) 3.8     Total net sales $ 359,526   $ 308,927   16.4 $ 720,176   $ 608,778   18.3     Operating profit   Barnes Aerospace $ 18,582 $ 10,622 74.9 $ 35,424 $ 19,168 84.8   Barnes Distribution 7,475 8,871 (15.7 ) 17,639 17,824 (1.0 )   Barnes Industrial 14,266   9,213   54.8 30,455   19,843   53.5     Total operating profit 40,323 28,706 40.5 83,518 56,835 46.9   Interest income 251 322 (22.0 ) 439 562 (21.9 )   Interest expense (6,489 ) (5,751 ) 12.8 (13,461 ) (10,138 ) 32.8   Other income (expense), net   (211 )   462   NM   (524 )   (80 ) NM     Income before income taxes $ 33,874   $ 23,739   42.7 $ 69,972   $ 47,179   48.3   NM- not meaningful BARNES GROUP INC.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(Dollars in thousands)Unaudited   June 30, June 30, 2007 2006       Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 22,393 $ 37,576 Accounts receivable 222,247 183,368 Inventories 204,065 174,466 Deferred income taxes 22,594 21,671 Prepaid expenses   16,547   15,482     Total current assets 487,846 432,563   Deferred income taxes 27,810 21,730 Property, plant and equipment, net 217,213 244,307 Goodwill 363,512 291,631 Other intangible assets, net 306,102 217,519 Other assets   51,333   50,307     Total assets $ 1,453,816 $ 1,258,057     Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities Notes and overdrafts payable $ 10,521 $ - - Accounts payable 182,344 144,411 Accrued liabilities 106,212 87,472 Long-term debt-current   51,939   21,060     Total current liabilities 351,016 252,943   Long-term debt 377,935 386,446 Accrued retirement benefits 113,495 89,195 Other liabilities 34,690 39,562   Stockholders' equity   576,680   489,911     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,453,816 $ 1,258,057