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Thursday, August 02, 2007

Kaman Reports 2007 Second Quarter, Six Months Results

Kaman Reports 2007 Second Quarter, Six Months Results

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kaman Corp. (NASDAQ:KAMN) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 29, 2007.

Net earnings for the second quarter of 2007 were $10.1 million, or $0.40 per share diluted, an increase of 34.4% for net earnings and 29.0% for earnings per share diluted over the $7.5 million, or $0.31 per share diluted, reported for the second quarter of 2006. The second quarter results for 2007 and 2006 include $2.4 million and $2.8 million respectively in additional pretax charges for the company's SH-2G(A) helicopter program for Australia. Net sales for the second quarter of 2007 were $320.0 million, an increase of 9.2% over the $293.0 million reported for the second quarter of 2006.

For the first half of 2007 the company reported net earnings of $20.1 million, or $0.81 per share diluted, an increase of 50.2% for net earnings and 47.3% for earnings per share diluted, compared to net earnings of $13.4 million, or $0.55 per share diluted, in the first half of 2006. The 2007 and 2006 first half results include $4.9 million and $5.3 million, respectively, in additional pretax charges for the Australia program. Net sales for the first half of 2007 were $637.3 million, an increase of 8.1% over the $589.6 million reported for the first half of 2006.

Paul R. Kuhn, chairman, president and chief executive officer, said: "Strong performance for the second quarter of 2007 was driven by solid programs and good market conditions across the four segments of our aerospace business with each showing sales and earnings growth. Higher sales volume from a growing business base and increased efficiencies contributed to the results. For the Industrial Distribution and Music segments, results reflect weaker market conditions, but also actions we have taken to build these businesses. Both segments are expected to perform well when conditions in their markets firm up and, for all of our segments, we are pleased with our prospects going forward."

Segment reports follow:

Aerostructures segment net sales for the second quarter of 2007 were $23.3 million, compared to $17.1 million for the second quarter of 2006. The continued ramp-up of certain segment programs drove the sales increase. Segment operating income was $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2007, compared to $2.0 million for the second quarter of 2006. Segment net sales for the first half of 2007 were $48.5 million, compared to $34.0 million for the first half of 2006. Segment operating income was $8.2 million in the first half of 2007, compared to $4.4 million for the first half of 2006.

Fuzing segment net sales for the second quarter of 2007 were $24.0 million, compared to $14.6 million in the second quarter of 2006. The increase was due primarily to a significant increase in shipments of the company's Joint Programmable Fuze product line. Segment operating income was $4.0 million for the second quarter of 2007, compared to $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2006. Segment net sales for the first half of 2007 were $42.5 million, compared to $33.7 million for the first half of 2006. Segment operating income was $6.6 million in the first half of 2007, compared to $4.4 million in the first half of 2006.

Helicopters segment net sales for the second quarter of 2007 were $19.0 million, compared to $15.2 million for the second quarter of 2006. The increase is the result of the company's ongoing maintenance and upgrade program for Egyptian SH-2G(E) aircraft, and the Sikorsky BLACK HAWK program involving fuselage joining, installations and other tasks. The segment had an operating loss of $0.2 million for the second quarter of 2007 (including a $2.4 million pretax charge for the Australia helicopter program) compared to an operating loss of $1.1 million (including a $2.8 million pretax charge for the Australia program) for the second quarter of 2006. Segment net sales for the first half of 2007 were $36.5 million, compared to $26.7 million in the first half of 2006. For the first half, the segment had an operating loss of $1.3 million (including $4.9 million in pretax charges for the Australia program), compared to an operating loss of $3.2 million (including $5.3 million pretax charges for the Australia program) for the first half of 2006.

Specialty Bearings segment net sales for the second quarter of 2007 were $31.5 million, compared to $27.5 million in the second quarter of 2006. The increase was due to increased shipments of the segment's airframe bearing products as the company continues to meet strong demand and add market share. During the quarter, the company completed its previously announced facilities expansion, providing necessary capacity to support further growth. Segment operating income was $10.2 million in the second quarter of 2007, compared to $8.3 million in the second quarter of 2006. Segment net sales for the first half of 2007 were $63.4 million, compared to $53.6 million for the first half of 2006. Segment operating income was $20.8 million for the first half of 2007, compared to $15.1 million for the first half of 2006.

Collectively, the Aerospace Segments' net sales for the second quarter of 2007 were $97.8 million, compared to $74.4 million for the second quarter of 2006. Total operating income for the Aerospace Segments was $17.7 million for the second quarter of 2007, compared to $10.7 million for the second quarter of 2006. First half net sales for the Aerospace Segments were $190.9 million for 2007, compared to $148.0 million in 2006. First half operating income was $34.3 million for 2007, compared to $20.7 million for the first half of 2006.

Industrial Distribution segment net sales for the second quarter of 2007 were $174.6 million, compared to $170.5 million in the second quarter of 2006. Segment operating income was $8.3 million in the second quarter of 2007, compared to $9.3 million in the second quarter of 2006. The segment's results for the second quarter reflect a weak economic climate for various industries, including the building materials industry, which was down sharply, automobile manufacturing, and original equipment manufacturing. This was somewhat offset by continued strength in other areas, including food processing, coal mining, oil exploration and electrical power generation. Results for the quarter also reflect the expenses associated with bringing new national account wins on line and increases in incremental operating costs. The new national accounts are expected to begin generating revenue over the next several quarters. Segment net sales for the first half of 2007 were $348.0 million, compared to $341.1 million in the first half of 2006. Segment operating income was $17.0 million in the first half of 2007, compared to $20.1 million in the first half of 2006.

Music segment net sales for the second quarter of 2007 were $47.6 million, compared to $48.1 in the second quarter of 2006. Segment operating income was $1.6 million for the second quarters of both 2007 and 2006. While results for this segment were affected by a combination of economic stresses within the age demographic of our end customers and typical seasonal softness, the segment was able to maintain profitability on slightly lower sales levels as a result of cost control measures implemented in mid-2006. The benefits realized from these measures was partially offset in both the second quarter and first half of 2007, however, by an increase in legal expenses associated primarily with document production in response to an inquiry by the Federal Trade Commission issued to participants throughout the music industry in general relative to minimum advertised pricing policies. Segment net sales for the first half of 2007 were $98.4 million, compared to $100.5 million for the first half of 2006. Segment operating income was $3.2 million in the first half of 2007, compared to $2.9 million for the first half of 2006.

A conference call to discuss this report has been scheduled for tomorrow, August 3, 2007 at 11:00 AM EDT. Listeners may access the call live over the Internet through a link on the home page of the company's website at http://www.kaman.com/. In its discussion, management will include certain non- GAAP measures related to company performance. A reconciliation of this information to GAAP will be provided in the exhibits to the conference call and will be available through the Internet link provided above. Please see the MD&A section of the company's SEC Form 10-Q filed concurrent with the issuance of this release for greater detail on the quarter's financial results and various company programs.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain forward-looking information relating to the company's business and prospects, including the Aerospace, Industrial Distribution and Music businesses, operating cash flow, and other matters that involve a number of uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Those uncertainties include, but are not limited to: 1) the successful conclusion of competitions for government programs and thereafter contract negotiations with government authorities, both foreign and domestic; 2) political conditions in countries where the company does or intends to do business; 3) standard government contract provisions permitting renegotiation of terms and termination for the convenience of the government; 4) domestic and foreign economic and competitive conditions in markets served by the company, particularly defense, commercial aviation, industrial production and the consumer market for music products; 5) risks associated with successful implementation and ramp up of significant new programs 6) satisfactory completion of the Australian SH-2G(A) program, including negotiation of payment and performance terms for the balance of the program as well as the additional work scope that would assist the Commonwealth in achieving certification of the aircraft in Australia; 7) receipt and successful execution of production orders for the JPF U.S. government contract including the exercise of all contract options and receipt of orders from allied militaries, as both have been assumed in connection with goodwill impairment evaluations; 8) in the EODC/University of Arizona litigation, successful defeat of the University's appeal of the jury verdict in the company's favor; 9) satisfactory resolution of (i) the company's dispute with the U.S. Army procurement agency relating to warranty work for the FMU-143 program and (ii) the 2005 DCIS investigation of that program; 10) satisfactory results of negotiations with NAVAIR concerning purchase of the company's leased facility in Bloomfield, Conn.; 11) continued support of the existing K- MAX helicopter fleet, including sale of existing K-MAX spare parts inventory and in 2007, availability of a redesigned clutch assembly system; 12) cost growth in connection with environmental remediation activities at the Moosup facility and such potential activities at the Bloomfield facility; 13) profitable integration of acquired businesses into the company's operations; 14) changes in supplier sales or vendor incentive policies; 15) the effect of price increases or decreases; 16) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; 17) future levels of indebtedness and capital expenditures; 18) continued availability of raw materials in adequate supplies; 19) the effects of currency exchange rates and foreign competition on future operations; 20) changes in laws and regulations, taxes, interest rates, inflation rates, general business conditions and other factors; and 21) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the company's annual, quarterly and current reports, and proxy statements. Any forward-looking information provided in this report should be considered with these factors in mind. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release.

   A summary of segment information follows:                        Summary of Segment Information                                           For the Three     For the Six                                           Months Ended     Months Ended                                         June 29, June 30, June 29, June 30,   (in millions)                          2007     2006     2007     2006    Net sales:         Aerostructures                    $23.3    $17.1    $48.5    $34.0         Fuzing                             24.0     14.6     42.5     33.7         Helicopters                        19.0     15.2     36.5     26.7         Specialty Bearings                 31.5     27.5     63.4     53.6           Subtotal Aerospace Segments      97.8     74.4    190.9    148.0         Industrial Distribution           174.6    170.5    348.0    341.1         Music                              47.6     48.1     98.4    100.5                                          $320.0   $293.0   $637.3   $589.6    Operating income:         Aerostructures                      3.7      2.0      8.2      4.4         Fuzing                              4.0      1.5      6.6      4.4         Helicopters                        (0.2)    (1.1)    (1.3)    (3.2)         Specialty Bearings                 10.2      8.3     20.8     15.1           Subtotal Aerospace Segments      17.7     10.7     34.3     20.7         Industrial Distribution             8.3      9.3     17.0     20.1         Music                               1.6      1.6      3.2      2.9         Net gain (loss) on sale of assets     -        -        -      0.1         Corporate expense (1)             (10.1)    (7.6)   (19.5)   (18.1)    Operating income:                        17.5     14.0     35.0     25.7         Interest expense, net              (1.6)    (1.6)    (3.2)    (2.9)         Other expense, net                 (0.3)    (0.3)    (0.2)    (0.6)    Earnings before income taxes            $15.6    $12.1    $31.6    $22.2    (1) "Corporate expense" increased for the quarter and six months ended June      29, 2007 compared to the same periods of 2006, as shown below:                                            For the Three     For the Six                                          Months Ended      Months Ended                                         June 29, June 30,  June 29, June 30,                                          2007     2006     2007     2006    Corporate expenses before breakout    items                                  $(7.0)  $(6.4)  $(13.3)  $(13.8)    Breakout items:     Stock appreciation rights              (0.8)    0.8     (1.0)    (0.5)     Pension expense                        (0.1)   (1.0)    (0.2)    (1.7)     Supplemental employees' retirement      plan                                  (1.5)   (1.4)    (3.0)    (2.7)     Group insurance                        (0.7)   (0.1)    (2.0)     0.1     Legal - recapitalization                 -      0.5       -       0.5    Corporate expense - total              $(10.1)  $(7.6)  $(19.5)  $(18.1)                        KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations                  (In thousands except per share amounts)                                            For the             For the                                     Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended                                      June 29,  June 30,  June 29,  June 30,                                        2007      2006      2007      2006    Net sales                          $319,953  $292,967  $637,271  $589,604    Costs and expenses:        Cost of sales                  231,774   212,462   459,963   427,754        Selling, general and         administrative expense         71,472    67,008   143,571   137,082        Net (gain) loss on sale of         assets                            (56)      (43)      (14)      (56)        Other operating income            (724)     (452)   (1,256)     (823)        Interest expense, net            1,625     1,630     3,143     2,888        Other expense (income), net        260       303       218       563                                       304,351   280,908   605,625   567,408    Earnings before income taxes         15,602    12,059    31,646    22,196   Income tax expense                   (5,543)   (4,573)  (11,512)   (8,790)    Net earnings                        $10,059    $7,486   $20,134   $13,406    Net earnings per share:        Basic                            $0.41     $0.31     $0.83     $0.56        Diluted                          $0.40     $0.31     $0.81     $0.55    Average shares outstanding:        Basic                           24,285    24,031    24,213    23,984        Diluted                         25,210    24,880    25,157    24,883    Dividends declared per share         $0.125    $0.125     $0.25     $0.25                        KAMAN CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES                   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets                               (In thousands)                                                   June 29,       December 31,                                                    2007             2006   Assets   Current assets:         Cash and cash equivalents                $12,902           $12,720         Accounts receivable, net                 216,684           189,328         Inventories                              241,563           231,350         Income taxes receivable                    2,056                 -         Deferred income taxes                     28,722            25,425         Other current assets                      18,691            19,097               Total current assets               520,618           477,920   Property, plant and equipment, net              55,303            54,165   Goodwill                                        58,095            56,833   Other intangible assets, net                    19,108            19,264   Deferred income taxes                           15,417            14,000   Other, net                                       9,964             8,231                                                 $678,505          $630,413   Liabilities and shareholders' equity   Current liabilities:         Notes payable                               $442                $-         Current portion of long-term debt            523             1,551         Accounts payable - trade                  98,253            95,059         Accrued salaries and wages                22,634            26,129         Accrued pension costs                      8,725             2,965         Accrued contract losses                   11,477            11,542         Advances on contracts                      9,964            10,215         Other accruals and payables               39,619            42,661         Income taxes payable                           -             8,215               Total current liabilities          191,637           198,337   Long-term debt, excluding current portion      107,135            72,872   Other long-term liabilities                     61,199            62,643   Shareholders' equity                           318,534           296,561                                                 $678,505          $630,413  

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: rhj-corp@kaman.com

Source: Kaman Corp.

CONTACT: Russell H. Jones, SVP, Chief Investment Officer & Treasurer of
Kaman Corp., +1-860-243-6307, Russell.Jones@kaman.com

Web site: http://www.kaman.com/

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