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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:            
DATE: May 1, 2014         
Investor Relations                
CONTACT: Quynh McGuire                
PHONE: 724-539-6559
Corporate Relations - Media
CONTACT: Lorrie Paul Crum
PHONE: 724-539-6792
KENNAMETAL ANNOUNCES FISCAL THIRD QUARTER 2014 RESULTS
- Total sales growth of 15 percent; organic sales growth of 3 percent
- Reported EPS of $0.64; adjusted EPS of $0.74
- TMB acquisition on track; implementing restructuring actions
-    Year-to-date operating cash flow of $153 million
LATROBE, Pa., (May 1, 2014) – Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) today reported results for the fiscal third quarter 2014, with earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.64, compared with the prior year quarter EPS of $0.67. The current quarter adjusted EPS were $0.74, absent nonrecurring charges and the results of the Tungsten Materials Business (TMB).

"We delivered solid results in the March quarter,” said Kennametal Chairman, President and CEO Carlos Cardoso.  “We continued to experience growth in industrial markets such as general engineering and transportation.  Customer demand related to our served infrastructure markets have stabilized in certain areas, but remain somewhat mixed. As always, we will stay focused on further improving margins and cash flows.”

Cardoso added, "The integration of our Tungsten Materials Business is on-track to deliver key objectives.  The related restructuring actions are expected to result in productivity improvements as well as significant cost savings. We remain dedicated to building on our respective strengths to bring even greater value for the combined entity.”
Fiscal 2014 Third Quarter Key Developments
 
Sales were $755 million, compared with $655 million in the same quarter last year. Sales increased by 15 percent, reflecting a 12 percent increase from the TMB acquisition, a 3 percent organic increase and a 1 percent increase from more business days, partially offset by a 1 percent decrease from unfavorable currency exchange.

Operating income was $77 million, compared with $75 million in the same quarter last year. Excluding nonrecurring charges and TMB results, adjusted operating income was $86 million. Operating margin was 10.2 percent, compared with an operating margin of 11.4 percent in the prior year. Adjusted operating margin was 12.7 percent.

The reported effective tax rate was 24.1 percent compared to 18.5 percent in the prior year quarter. The prior year rate was favorably impacted by the extension of the credit for increasing research activities contained in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 that was enacted in the March 2013 quarter. 





During the quarter, TMB contributed sales of $78 million and on-going operating income of $3 million or $0.01 per share, excluding the inventory step-up purchase accounting impact of $8 million or $0.07 per share. Integration efforts are on-track related to the acquisition.

Restructuring and related charges of $3 million pre-tax or $0.02 per share were incurred during the current quarter.

EPS were $0.64, compared with the prior year quarter EPS of $0.67. Adjusted EPS were $0.74 in the current year period.
                    
Adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC) was 7.8 percent as of March 31, 2014 due to increased debt related to acquisitions.

Year-to-date, the company generated $153 million in cash flow from operating activities, compared with $150 million in the prior year period. Net capital expenditures were $85 million and $52 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The company realized free operating cash flow of $68 million compared with $98 million for the same period last year.

Segment Developments for the Fiscal 2014 Third Quarter

Industrial segment sales of $400 million increased 13 percent from $353 million in the prior year quarter. This increase was due to 8 percent growth related to the TMB acquisition, 5 percent organic growth and a 1 percent increase due to more business days, partially offset by a 1 percent decrease from unfavorable currency exchange.

Excluding TMB, Industrial sales increased 8 percent in general engineering and 5 percent in transportation, partially offset by a 3 percent decrease in aerospace and defense. General engineering increased due to continued demand from distribution channels and the transportation market benefited from increased demand in the light vehicle markets world-wide. Aerospace and defense reflected higher comparables related to government orders in the prior year quarter. Sales increased in all geographies. On a regional basis sales increased 11 percent in Asia, 9 percent in Europe and 1 percent in the Americas due to the weather effects in North America.

Industrial segment operating income was $51 million for both the current and prior year periods. Excluding nonrecurring charges and TMB results, adjusted operating income was $58 million. Industrial adjusted operating margin was 15.6 percent compared with 14.5 percent in the prior year.

Infrastructure segment sales of $356 million increased 18 percent from $303 million in the prior year. The increase was driven by 16 percent growth related to the TMB acquisition and a 3 percent favorable impact from more business days, partially offset by a 1 percent decrease due to unfavorable currency exchange. Organic growth was flat.

Excluding TMB, Infrastructure sales increased by 9 percent in energy, partially offset by a decrease of 6 percent in earthworks. Energy sales continued to improve year over year, reflecting improving demand in oil and gas drilling activity in the U.S., coupled with continued gains in production, completion and process applications. Earthworks sales decreased due to persistently weak underground coal and surface mining markets in the U.S. and China. On a regional basis sales grew 4 percent in Europe and 3 percent in the Americas even with the weather impacts in North America, partially offset by a decrease of 9 percent in Asia.

Infrastructure segment operating income was $28 million, compared with $26 million in the same quarter of the prior year. Excluding nonrecurring charges and TMB results, adjusted operating income was $31 million. Infrastructure adjusted operating margin was 10.2 percent compared with 8.6 percent in the prior year.
As previously disclosed, segment results were restated for certain sales reclassifications based on products and technologies.
 
Fiscal 2014 Year-To-Date Key Developments
 
Sales were $2,065 million, compared with $1,918 million in the same period last year. Sales increased by 8 percent, driven by 6 percent growth related to the TMB acquisition and 2 percent increase due to more business days.




Operating income was $185 million, compared with $206 million in the same period last year. Excluding nonrecurring charges and TMB results, adjusted operating income was $208 million. Operating margin was 9.0 percent compared with an operating margin of 10.7 percent in the prior year. Adjusted operating margin was 10.7 percent.

Restructuring and related charges of $5 million pre-tax or $0.04 per share were recorded year-to-date.

EPS were $1.42, compared with the prior year period EPS of $1.76. Adjusted EPS was $1.74 in the current year period.

Earnings Per Diluted Share Reconciliation for the Quarter and Year-To-Date Periods ended March 31, 2014
FY 2014
Third Quarter
Year-To-Date
Reported EPS
$
0.64

$
1.42

TMB results:
 
 
  Base operating income
(0.04
)
(0.05
)
  Depreciation and amortization step-up
0.03

0.05

  On-going operating income
(0.01
)

 
 
 
  Inventory step-up
0.07

0.14

Acquisition-related charges
0.02

0.05

Restructuring and related charges
0.02

0.04

Tax repatriation expense

0.09

Adjusted EPS
$
0.74

$
1.74

Reconciliations of all non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the tables attached, and corresponding descriptions are contained in the company’s report on Form 8-K, to which this news release is attached.

Outlook
The company now expects fiscal 2014 total sales growth in the range of 10 to 11 percent. TMB is estimated to contribute 7 to 8 percent sales growth. Organic sales growth is projected to range from 2 to 3 percent. Previously, the company had forecast total sales growth ranging from 12 to 13 percent, with organic sales growth ranging from 2 to 4 percent.
With one quarter remaining in fiscal 2014, Kennametal is tightening its EPS guidance to range from $2.60 to $2.70, compared with previous expectations of $2.60 to $2.75. These ranges exclude the impact of the TMB acquisition and nonrecurring items.




Below is a detail of the fiscal year 2014 guidance related to the Kennametal base business, the TMB acquisition impact and nonrecurring items.
Fiscal Year 2014 Guidance:
 
KMT base business
$2.60 - $2.70
 
 
TMB results:
 
  Base operating income
$0.10 - $0.15
  Depreciation and amortization step-up
($0.07 - $0.09)
Total on-going operations
$2.63 - $2.76
 
 
Nonrecurring charges:
 
  TMB Inventory step-up
($0.14)
  Acquisition-related charges
($0.03 - $0.06)
  Restructuring and related charges
($0.10 - $0.15)
  Tax repatriation expense
($0.09)
  Total nonrecurring charges
($0.36 - $0.44)
The company continues to expect to generate cash flow from operations ranging from $280 million and $310 million for fiscal 2014. Based on anticipated capital expenditures of approximately $130 million to $140 million, the company expects to generate between $150 million and $170 million of free operating cash flow for the fiscal year.
Dividend Declared
Kennametal also announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share. The dividend is payable May 28, 2014 to shareowners of record as of the close of business on May 13, 2014.
Kennametal advises shareowners to note monthly order trends, for which the company generally makes a disclosure ten business days after the conclusion of each month. This information is available via the Investor Relations section of Kennametal’s corporate website at www.kennametal.com.
The company will discuss its fiscal 2014 third quarter results in a live webcast at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time today. This event will be broadcast live on the company’s website, www.kennametal.com. To access the webcast, select “Investor Relations” and then “Events.” A recorded replay of this event also will be available on the company’s website through June 2, 2014.




Certain statements in this release may be forward-looking in nature, or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. For example, statements about Kennametal’s outlook for earnings, sales volumes, and cash flow for fiscal year 2014 and our expectations regarding future growth and financial performance are forward-looking statements. Any forward looking statements are based on current knowledge, expectations and estimates that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, our actual results could vary materially from our current expectations. There are a number of factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. They include: economic recession; availability and cost of the raw materials we use to manufacture our products; our foreign operations and international markets, such as currency exchange rates, different regulatory environments, trade barriers, exchange controls, and social and political instability; changes in the regulatory environment in which we operate, including environmental, health and safety regulations; our ability to protect and defend our intellectual property; competition; our ability to retain our management and employees; demands on management resources; demand for and market acceptance of our products; integrating acquisitions and achieving the expected savings and synergies; business divestitures; global or regional catastrophic events; energy costs; commodity prices; labor relations; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; and implementation of environmental remediation matters. Many of these risks and other risks are more fully described in Kennametal’s latest annual report on Form 10-K and its other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We can give no assurance that any goal or plan set forth in forward-looking statements can be achieved and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments.
Celebrating more than 75 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments. The company provides innovative wear-resistant products, application engineering and services backed by advanced material science, serving customers in 60 countries across diverse sectors of aerospace, earthworks, energy, industrial production, transportation and infrastructure. With approximately 14,000 employees and nearly $3 billion in sales, the company realizes half of its revenue from outside North America, and 40% globally from innovations introduced in the past five years. Recognized among the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” (Ethisphere); “Outstanding Corporate Innovator” (Product Development Management Association); and "America's Safest Companies" (EHS Today) with a focus on 100% safety, Kennametal and its foundation invest in technical education, industrial technologies and material science to deliver the promise of progress and economic prosperity to people everywhere. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.kennametal.com.





FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Nine Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2014
 
2013
2014
 
2013
Sales
$
755,242

 
$
655,360

$
2,064,986

 
$
1,917,963

Cost of goods sold
516,287

 
446,865

1,420,823

 
1,301,673

     Gross profit
238,955

 
208,495

644,163

 
616,290

Operating expense
152,298

 
128,328

434,983

 
394,967

Restructuring charges
2,703

 

5,013

 

Amortization of intangibles
7,124

 
5,194

18,791

 
15,501

     Operating income
76,830

 
74,973

185,376

 
205,822

Interest expense
8,883

 
7,504

24,001

 
20,430

Other expense (income), net
(561
)
 
749

906

 
502

    Income from continuing operations before income taxes
68,508

 
66,720

160,469

 
184,890

    Provision for income taxes
16,514

 
12,344

45,750

 
40,158

Net income
51,994

 
54,376

114,719

 
144,732

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
1,129

 
460

1,808

 
2,285

Net income attributable to Kennametal
$
50,865

 
$
53,916

$
112,911

 
$
142,447

PER SHARE DATA ATTRIBUTABLE TO KENNAMETAL SHAREOWNERS
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.65

 
$
0.68

$
1.44

 
$
1.79

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.64

 
$
0.67

$
1.42

 
$
1.76

Dividends per share
$
0.18

 
$
0.16

$
0.54

 
$
0.48

Basic weighted average shares outstanding
78,718

 
79,294

78,631

 
79,744

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
79,744

 
80,619

79,622

 
80,912





CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
March 31, 2014
 
June 30,
 2013
 
 ASSETS
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
161,819

 
$
377,316

Accounts receivable, net
528,454

 
445,322

Inventories
738,857

 
578,795

Other current assets
109,919

 
98,040

Total current assets
1,539,049

 
1,499,473

Property, plant and equipment, net
885,627

 
741,482

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
1,323,749

 
944,520

Other assets
126,818

 
115,564

Total assets
$
3,875,243

 
$
3,301,039

 
 LIABILITIES
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases, including notes
  payable
$
113,424

 
$
44,319

Accounts payable
203,669

 
190,623

Other current liabilities
272,245

 
232,651

Total current liabilities
589,338

 
467,593

Long-term debt and capital leases
1,022,129

 
703,626

Other liabilities
329,218

 
317,527

Total liabilities
1,940,685

 
1,488,746

KENNAMETAL SHAREOWNERS’ EQUITY
1,901,801

 
1,781,826

NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
32,757

 
30,467

Total liabilities and equity
$
3,875,243

 
$
3,301,039


SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,
Nine Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)
2014
 
2013
2014
 
2013
Outside Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Industrial
$
399,669

 
$
352,793

$
1,108,546

 
$
1,023,994

Infrastructure
355,573

 
302,567

956,440

 
893,969

Total outside sales
$
755,242

 
$
655,360

$
2,064,986

 
$
1,917,963

Sales By Geographic Region:
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
351,532

 
$
289,508

$
923,100

 
$
852,675

Western Europe
238,260

 
199,225

641,548

 
559,812

Rest of World
165,450

 
166,627

500,338

 
505,476

Total sales by geographic region
$
755,242

 
$
655,360

$
2,064,986

 
$
1,917,963

Operating Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Industrial
$
51,403

 
$
51,173

$
124,441

 
$
131,177

Infrastructure
28,012

 
26,120

68,305

 
81,623

Corporate (1)
(2,585
)
 
(2,320
)
(7,370
)
 
(6,978
)
Total operating income
$
76,830

 
$
74,973

$
185,376

 
$
205,822

(1)  Represents unallocated corporate expenses.
NOTE: Previously disclosed segment results were restated for certain sales reclassifications based on products and technologies.






In addition to reported results under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), the following financial highlight tables include where appropriate, a reconciliation of adjusted results including sales, operating income and margin, net income, diluted EPS, Industrial sales, Industrial operating income and margin, Infrastructure sales, Infrastructure operating income and margin, free operating cash flow and return on invested capital (which are non-GAAP financial measures), to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. For those adjustments that are presented ‘net of tax’, the tax effect of the adjustment can be derived by calculating the difference between the pre-tax and the post-tax adjustments presented. The tax effect on adjustments is calculated by preparing an overall tax calculation including the adjustments and then a tax calculation excluding the adjustments. The difference between these calculations results in the tax impact of the adjustments.
Management believes that investors should have available the same information that management uses to assess operating performance, determine compensation and assess the capital structure of the company. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most comparable GAAP measures. Investors are cautioned that non-GAAP financial measures utilized by the company may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of all non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the attached tables and descriptions of certain non-GAAP financial measures are contained in our report on Form 8-K to which this release is attached.
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 - (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands, except percents)
Sales
Operating Income
Net Income (2)
Diluted EPS
2014 Reported Results
$
755,242

76,830

$
50,865

$
0.64

2014 Reported Operating Margin
 
10.2
%
 
 
TMB results:
 
 
 
 
     Base results
(77,667
)
(7,380
)
(3,892
)
(0.04
)
     Depreciation & amortization step-up

3,917

2,488

0.03

     Inventory step-up

7,721

5,769

0.07

Acquisition-related charges

2,446

1,703

0.02

Restructuring and related charges

2,779

1,747

0.02

2014 Adjusted Results
$
677,575

$
86,313

$
58,680

$
0.74

2014 Adjusted Operating Margin
 
12.7
%
 
 
(2) Represents amounts attributable to Kennametal Shareowners.
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 - (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands, except percents)
Industrial Sales
Infrastructure Sales
Industrial Operating Income
Infrastructure Operating Income
2014 Reported Results
$
399,669

$
355,573

$
51,403

$
28,012

2014 Reported Operating Margin
 
 
12.9
%
7.9
%
TMB results:
 
 
 
 
     Base sales and operating income
(28,394
)
(49,273
)
(2,858
)
(4,522
)
     Depreciation & amortization step-up


1,279

2,638

     Inventory step-up


5,412

2,309

Acquisition-related charges


955

1,491

Restructuring and related charges


1,569

1,210

2014 Adjusted Results
$
371,275

$
306,300

$
57,760

$
31,138

2014 Adjusted Operating Margin
 
 
15.6
%
10.2
%





NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 - (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(in thousands, except percents)
Sales
Operating Income
Net Income (2)
Diluted EPS
2014 Reported Results
$
2,064,986

$
185,376

$
112,911

$
1.42

2014 Reported Operating Margin
 
9.0
%
 
 
TMB results:
 
 
 
 
     Base results
(122,493
)
(9,267
)
(3,801
)
(0.05
)
     Depreciation & amortization step-up

5,990

3,816

0.05

     Inventory step-up

15,420

11,518

0.14

Acquisition-related charges

5,278

3,734

0.05

Restructuring and related charges

5,091

3,482

0.04

Tax repatriation expense


7,170

0.09

2014 Adjusted Results
$
1,942,493

$
207,888

$
138,830

$
1.74

2014 Adjusted Operating Margin
 
10.7
%
 
 

FREE OPERATING CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
(in thousands)
 
2014
 
2013
Net cash flow from operating activities
 
$
153,242

 
$
150,358

Purchases of property, plant and equipment
 
(85,961
)
 
(53,808
)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment
 
928

 
1,763

Free operating cash flow
 
$
68,209

 
$
98,313







RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2014 (in thousands, except percents)
 
Invested Capital
 
3/31/2014
 
12/31/2013
 
9/30/2013
 
6/30/2013
 
3/31/2013
 
Average
Debt
 
$
1,135,553

 
$
1,145,729

 
$
706,331

 
$
747,945

 
$
751,030

 
$
897,318

Total equity
 
1,934,558

 
1,903,304

 
1,873,194

 
1,812,293

 
1,753,834

 
1,855,437

Total
 
$
3,070,111

 
$
3,049,033

 
$
2,579,525

 
$
2,560,238

 
$
2,504,864

 
$
2,752,755

 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Interest Expense
 
 
 
3/31/2014
 
12/31/2013
 
9/30/2013
 
6/30/2013
 
Total
Interest expense
 
 
 
$
8,883

 
$
8,037

 
$
7,081

 
$
7,042

 
$
31,043

Income tax benefit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,792

Total interest expense, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
23,251

Net Income
 
 
 
3/31/2014
 
12/31/2013
 
9/30/2013
 
6/30/2013
 
 
Total
Net income attributable to
  Kennametal, as reported
 
 
 
$
50,865

 
$
24,209

 
$
37,837

 
$
60,818

 
$
173,729

Acquisition-related
  charges
 
 
 
1,703

 
1,258

 
775

 

 
3,736

Restructuring and related
   charges
 
 
 
1,747

 
1,733

 

 

 
3,480

Tax repatriation expense
 
 
 

 
7,170

 

 

 
7,170

Noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
1,129

 
(42
)
 
721

 
1,366

 
3,174

Net income, adjusted
 
 
 
$
55,444

 
$
34,328

 
$
39,333

 
$
62,184

 
$
191,289

Total interest expense, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
23,251

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
214,540

Average invested capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,752,755

Adjusted Return on Invested Capital
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.8
%
Return on invested capital calculated utilizing net income, as reported is as follows:
 
 
Net income attributable to Kennametal, as reported
 
$
173,729

Total interest expense, net of tax
 
23,251

 
 
$
196,980

Average invested capital
 
$
2,752,755

Return on Invested Capital
 
7.2
%