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Sep 30, 2021

MSA Q3 2021 Earnings Report

MSA Safety Incorporated reported third quarter results with revenue growth driven by strength in core products and strategic acquisitions.

Key Takeaways

MSA Safety Incorporated reported a 12% increase in total revenue to $340 million, driven by core product growth and strategic acquisitions. GAAP earnings were $0.48 per diluted share, while adjusted earnings remained consistent at $0.94 per diluted share. The company's order pace strengthened, but inflationary pressures and supply chain constraints intensified.

Total revenue increased 12% year-over-year to $340 million, with core product revenue up 19%.

GAAP operating income was $29 million, or 8.5% of sales, while adjusted operating income was $51 million, or 15.0% of sales.

GAAP earnings were $0.48 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings were $0.94 per diluted share.

Operating cash flow increased to $46 million due to strong working capital management.

Total Revenue
$340M
Previous year: $304M
+11.8%
EPS
$0.94
Previous year: $0.94
+0.0%
Operating Margin
8.5%
Adjusted Operating Margin
15%
Previous year: 17.6%
-14.8%
Adjusted EBITDA
$62.8M
Gross Profit
$149M
Previous year: $134M
+11.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$117M
Previous year: $133M
-11.7%
Free Cash Flow
$46.2M
Previous year: $14.3M
+224.2%
Total Assets
$2.26B
Previous year: $1.79B
+26.0%

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Forward Guidance

MSA expects ongoing supply challenges to persist for the foreseeable future but remains confident in its ability to strengthen market positions and advance its mission of safety as business conditions continue to improve.

Positive Outlook

  • Strategic acquisitions in 2021 position the company well for the future.
  • Innovative pipeline of new products and services are expected to drive growth.
  • Order pace strengthened through the third quarter and demand is intact.
  • Book-to-bill ratio was in excess of 1x and backlog is trending at record levels.
  • Integration activities are on track and Bacharach's order pace was up strongly in the quarter.

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing supply challenges are expected to persist.
  • Inflationary pressures have intensified.
  • Supply chain constraints have intensified.
  • Dynamic cost environment is creating challenges.
  • Higher backlog due to supply chain issues.

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