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EXHIBIT 99.1


Applied Industrial Technologies Reports Fiscal 2013
First Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend
Ÿ EPS up 14% on 5.3% sales gain

CLEVELAND, OH (October 23, 2012) - Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) today reported first quarter fiscal 2013 sales and earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2012.

Net sales for the first quarter increased to $610.5 million from $579.6 million in the comparable period a year ago. Net income for the quarter increased to $29.5 million, or $0.70 per share, compared to $26.4 million, or $0.61 per share, last year.

Commenting on results, Applied's Chief Executive Officer Neil A. Schrimsher said, “We continued to leverage our sales growth into solid earnings performance, converting a 5.3% sales increase to an 11.9% improvement in net income and a 14% increase in earnings per share. In addition, our strong operating margin of 7.3% for the quarter reflects the numerous initiatives we have in place to increase our efficiency, productivity and profitability.

“We are actively implementing and driving our long-range strategic plan throughout the organization. Applied associates are building upon our strong capabilities, expanding our value-add and generating success with our customers. We have great potential and excellent opportunities for growth and increased profitability - organically, via acquisition and through our technology investments. In the current macroeconomic industrial environment, we are maintaining our full-year fiscal 2013 earnings per share guidance of $2.90 to $3.05, while we are adjusting our revenue growth expectations to 6% to 10%.”

In addition, Mr. Schrimsher announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share, payable on November 30, 2012, to shareholders of record on November 15, 2012.

The Company will host its quarterly conference call for investors and analysts at 4 p.m. ET on
October 23, 2012. To join the call, dial 1-888-771-4371 or 1-847-585-4405 (for International callers) prior to the scheduled start using passcode 33464732. A live audio webcast can be accessed online at www.applied.com. A replay of the call will be available for two weeks by dialing 1-888-843-7419 or 1-630-652-3042 (International) using passcode 33464732.

With approximately 500 facilities and 4,900 employee associates, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading industrial distributor that offers more than four million parts to serve the needs of MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial and fluid power applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber and fluid power shop services. Applied also offers maintenance training and inventory management solutions that provide added value to its customers. Applied can be visited on the Internet at www.applied.com.

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking, as that term is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases. Forward-looking statements are often identified by qualifiers such as “expect,” “guidance,” and similar expressions. Applied intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations regarding important risk factors including trends in the industrial sector





of the economy, and other risk factors identified in Applied's most recent periodic report and other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, and the making of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the results expressed therein will be achieved. Applied assumes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether due to new information, or events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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For investor relations information, contact Mark O. Eisele, Vice President - Chief Financial Officer, at 216-426-4417. For corporate information, contact Julie A. Kho, Manager - Public Relations, at 216-426-4483.









APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 30,
 
2012
2011
Net Sales
$
610,519

$
579,574

Cost of sales
445,986

420,870

Gross Profit
164,533

158,704

Selling, distribution and administrative,
 
 
   including depreciation
120,215

115,437

Operating Income
44,318

43,267

Interest expense, net
25

47

Other (income) expense, net
(459
)
1,932

Income Before Income Taxes
44,752

41,288

Income Tax Expense
15,220

14,906

Net Income
$
29,532

$
26,382

Net Income Per Share - Basic
$
0.70

$
0.62

Net Income Per Share - Diluted
$
0.70

$
0.61

Average Shares Outstanding - Basic
41,966

42,397

Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
42,477

42,961


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) Applied uses the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of valuing U.S. inventory. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can only be made at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management's estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs and are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory determination.

There were no LIFO layer liquidation benefits recognized for the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.










APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
September 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2012
 
2012
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
  Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
$
56,673

 
$
78,442

  Accounts receivable, less allowances of $8,239 and $8,332
 
 
325,753

 
307,043

  Inventories
 
 
268,960

 
228,506

  Other current assets
 
 
35,709

 
51,771

       Total current assets
 
 
687,095

 
665,762

  Property, net
 
 
84,357

 
83,103

  Goodwill
 
 
94,626

 
83,080

  Intangibles, net
 
 
90,087

 
84,840

  Other assets
 
 
45,602

 
45,398

Total Assets
 
 
$
1,001,767

 
$
962,183

 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
  Accounts payable
 
 
$
145,932

 
$
120,890

  Other accrued liabilities
 
 
96,075

 
109,279

       Total current liabilities
 
 
242,007

 
230,169

  Other liabilities
 
 
56,661

 
59,883

Total Liabilities
 
 
298,668

 
290,052

Shareholders' Equity
 
 
703,099

 
672,131

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
 
$
1,001,767

 
$
962,183








APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
 (In thousands)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
29,532

 
$
26,382

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
 
 
 
 
   by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
   Depreciation and amortization of property
 
3,022

 
2,818

   Amortization of intangibles
 
3,055

 
2,809

   Amortization of stock appreciation rights and options
 
809

 
633

   Gain on sale of property
 
(117
)
 
(386
)
   Other share-based compensation expense
 
1,035

 
1,260

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
 
(13,456
)
 
(17,371
)
Other, net
 
67

 
256

Net Cash provided by Operating Activities
 
23,947

 
16,401

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
Property purchases
 
(3,892
)
 
(7,142
)
Proceeds from property sales
 
243

 
637

Net cash paid for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
 
(35,409
)
 
(1,241
)
Net Cash used in Investing Activities
 
(39,058
)
 
(7,746
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
Purchases of treasury shares
 
 
 
(18,178
)
Dividends paid
 
(8,867
)
 
(8,099
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
1,168

 
149

Acquisition holdback payments
 
(760
)
 
 
Exercise of stock appreciation rights and options
 
36

 
84

Net Cash used in Financing Activities
 
(8,423
)
 
(26,044
)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
 
1,765

 
(485
)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
(21,769
)
 
(17,874
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
78,442

 
91,092

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
 
$
56,673

 
$
73,218