-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, RlR6vRbyKt60Sxe4iQqpAI6gmJIJ22nC6uCM0QNUyJzR7kUxtQ7nobCNNkoFi4T7 MgAJpafFY8mE1lGgAjrZSw== 0001157523-08-005883.txt : 20080725 0001157523-08-005883.hdr.sgml : 20080725 20080725074410 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-08-005883 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080725 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080725 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080725 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BARNES GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000009984 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS [3490] IRS NUMBER: 060247840 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-04801 FILM NUMBER: 08969524 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 123 MAIN ST CITY: BRISTOL STATE: CT ZIP: 06010 BUSINESS PHONE: 8605837070 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 123 MAIN ST CITY: BRISTOL STATE: CT ZIP: 06010 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ASSOCIATED SPRING CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19760518 8-K 1 a5740043.htm BARNES GROUP INC. 8-K a5740043.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2008

BARNES GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-04801
06-0247840
(Commission  File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
123 Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut
06011-0489
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(860) 583-7070
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
 
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
   
  On July 25, 2008, Barnes Group Inc. issued a press release announcing the financial results of operations for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2008. A copy is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
   
  The information in this Current Report on 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
   
   
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
   
  Exhibit 99.1: Press Release issued July 25, 2008, announcing the financial results of operations for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2008.
 
 
 
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Dated:  July 25, 2008
BARNES GROUP INC.
  (Registrant)
   
  By:
/s/ Francis C. Boyle, Jr.
   
Francis C. Boyle, Jr
    Acting Chief Financial Officer and Vice
    President, Controller
 

 
 

 
 
Exhibit No.
 
Document Description
   
         
99.1
 
Press Release, dated July 25, 2008
 
Furnished with this report.
 
2
EX-99.1 2 a5740043ex99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 a5740043ex99_1.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
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Barnes Group Inc.
123 Main Street
Bristol, CT 06010
Tel: 860.583.7070
 
 
NEWS RELEASE

 
BARNES GROUP INC. REPORTS
SECOND QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS
 
§  
Quarterly net sales rise 6% to $382.9 million
§  
Net income increases 22% to a record $34.6 million
§  
Second quarter diluted EPS increases 22% to $0.60


Bristol, Connecticut, July 25, 2008 - --- Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B), a leading aerospace and industrial components manufacturer and distributor, today reported second quarter 2008 net income of $34.6 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, a 22 percent increase in earnings per share over the prior year second quarter.  The increase in net income reflects approximately 6 percent revenue growth driven primarily by strong demand in the aerospace manufacturing and aftermarket businesses and the international industrial businesses.  Operating income increased 22 percent over the prior year second quarter and operating margin increased 1.6 percentage points to 12.8 percent.  Second quarter improvements were principally from record operating profit in Barnes Aerospace, continued productivity advancements from lean enterprise activities in Barnes Industrial, and improved contributions from Barnes Distribution due to the positive impact of organizational and operational initiatives.

“We continue to drive our businesses by focusing on continuous improvement as part of an integrated business system to enhance our operational performance and global competitiveness,” said Gregory F. Milzcik, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnes Group Inc.  “Around the world, though economic conditions are varied, with our diversified global business model we are well positioned for success,” continued Milzcik.  “We are investing in our businesses that are growing and have significant growth opportunities, while carefully taking the necessary actions to improve those businesses that are underperforming.

“Execution on profit enhancement and growth initiatives during the quarter was solid and we continued to enjoy the benefit of global demand which offset the challenging conditions in certain North American markets.  Based on general economic conditions and our ongoing actions to ensure our businesses are positioned to profitably grow, the Company’s targeted earnings for full year 2008, based on current market conditions, is $2.30 to $2.36 per diluted share.  Our 2008 outlook reflects an anticipated increase over 2007 reported results of approximately 32 percent.  We expect to generate this favorable growth rate as a result of our continued focus on improving our administrative, process, and market synergies throughout the organization,” Milzcik said.
 


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(millions; except
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
per share data)
2008
 
2007
 
Change
 
2008
 
2007
 
Change
Net Sales
$382.9
   
$359.5
   
$23.4
 
6.5
%
 
$771.4
   
$720.2
   
$51.2
 
7.1
%
Operating Income
$49.0
   
$40.3
   
$8.7
 
21.6
%
 
$98.9
   
$83.5
   
$15.4
 
18.5
%
Operating Margin
12.8
%
 
11.2
%
 
-
 
1.6
pts.
 
12.8
%
 
11.6
%
 
-
 
1.2
pts.
Net Income
$34.6
   
$28.4
   
$6.2
 
21.9
%
 
$68.0
   
$56.0
   
$12.0
 
21.4
%
Net Income Margin
9.0
%
 
7.9
%
 
-
 
1.1
pts.
 
8.8
%
 
7.8
%
 
-
 
1.0
pts.
                                           
Net Income Per Diluted Share
$0.60
   
$0.49
   
$0.11
 
22.4
%
 
$1.20
   
$0.99
   
$0.21
 
21.2
%

As previously reported, Barnes Group realigned its reportable business segments during 2007 by transferring the stock spring catalog and custom solutions business from Barnes Distribution to Barnes Industrial, whose Engineered Springs business manufactures many of the spring products sold by this business.  Segment information has been adjusted on a retrospective basis to reflect this change.

Barnes Aerospace
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
(millions)
2008
 
2007
 
Change
 
2008
 
2007
 
Change
Sales
$114.4
   
$92.4
   
$22.0
 
23.8
%
 
$226.7
   
$183.6
   
$43.1
 
23.5
%
Operating profit
$23.9
   
$18.6
   
$5.3
 
28.5
%
 
$46.2
   
$35.4
   
$10.8
 
30.4
%
Operating margin
20.9
%
 
20.1
%
 
-
 
0.8
pts.
 
20.4
%
 
19.3
%
 
-
 
1.1
pts.
 
Barnes Aerospace generated another quarter of strong results through steady execution across its businesses combined with strong global demand for its capabilities and services.  The geographic, customer, and platform diversification within Barnes Aerospace has provided and is expected to continue to provide growth opportunities.  We remain optimistic about continued growth of the aerospace sector even though industry dynamics including higher fuel prices and recently announced plans to retire older aircraft have created additional levels of caution.  Barnes Aerospace’s growth in both the manufacturing and aftermarket businesses has been driven by the more fuel-efficient aircraft, which are not targeted for retirement by airlines.  Barnes Aerospace’s focus is on the newer generation airplane and engine platforms.  Throughout the second half of 2008 Barnes Aerospace expects to realize continued sales growth above the industry averages.  However, the year-over-year growth in the second half of 2008 is likely to be impacted as a result of the high level of sales achieved during the second half of last year as well as delays in delivery schedules.

Barnes Aerospace achieved sales of $114.4 million in the second quarter of 2008, an increase of 24 percent over the second quarter of 2007.  The second quarter 2008 sales increase reflects growth of 30 percent in aftermarket sales.  Contributing to aftermarket sales growth was the positive impact of Revenue Sharing Programs (RSPs) and, to a lesser extent, increased maintenance, overhaul and repair (MRO) sales.

Manufacturing sales increased 21 percent for the quarter on the strength of the sales order backlog.  The total order backlog at Barnes Aerospace at the end of the second quarter of 2008 was $424.4 million, down from the record high of $472.6 million at December 31, 2007.  This decrease includes lower orders combined with deferments of approximately $20 million in the manufacturing business primarily related to delays in Boeing’s 787 airplane delivery schedule.  In addition, anticipated new orders were not booked as a result of the delays, but are expected to enter into the backlog at some
 

 
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point in the future. Approximately 61 percent of the backlog at June 30, 2008 is expected to be shipped within the next 12 months.

Barnes Aerospace’s second quarter 2008 operating profit was a record $23.9 million, an increase of 29 percent from the 2007 period.  Barnes Aerospace has generated quarter-over-quarter growth in operating profit for 18 consecutive quarters.  Operating profit for the second quarter of 2008 was positively impacted by profit contribution from aftermarket RSPs as well as a sales volume increase in the manufacturing business, and operational improvements.  This was partially offset by higher costs in its MRO business as it continues to assimilate the manufacturing of a new product line introduced in the second half of 2007.  Barnes Aerospace will continue to leverage new business opportunities and meet increased demand by adding capacity in strategic locations both domestically and internationally and through enterprise-wide lean activities to improve the efficiency and productivity of its facilities.

Barnes Distribution
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
(millions)
2008
 
2007
 
Change
 
2008
 
2007
 
Change
Sales
$135.8
   
$137.5
   
($1.7)
 
(1.3)
%
 
$276.7
   
$277.3
   
($0.6)
 
(0.2)
%
Operating profit
$5.4
   
$3.7
   
$1.7
 
48.9
%
 
$12.4
   
$9.9
   
$2.5
 
25.5
%
Operating margin
4.0
%
 
2.7
%
 
-
 
1.3
pts.
 
4.5
%
 
3.6
%
 
-
 
0.9
pts.

Barnes Distribution continued to focus on improving service delivery and executing on its operating strategy during the quarter.  Driven by the value proposition we provide to our customers, we remain confident that we are moving in the right direction to position this business for sustainable and predictable growth.  Our sales force has been empowered through the use of new sales tools and technologies, enabled through a more cost effective globally sourced product offering, made more efficient through a new organization and management structure, and incented to profitably meet our customers’ needs.  Our focus is firmly on growing profitable sales and achieving improved operating margins.  The organization is moving from a sales volume-driven business to a profitable sales oriented business.

Barnes Distribution achieved sales of $135.8 million in the second quarter of 2008, a decrease of approximately 1 percent over the second quarter of 2007.  Barnes Distribution’s organic sales decreased $7.1 million, or approximately 5 percent.  The lower organic sales were due to softness in certain markets in North America, primarily the transportation-related and certain manufacturing segments, and the impact of initiatives which created sales force disruption in the United States and the United Kingdom.  Sales in Europe and Canada, as reported in U.S. dollars, were favorably impacted by the strength of the local currencies, increasing sales by approximately $5.4 million in the second quarter of 2008.

Barnes Distribution’s operating profit for the second quarter of 2008 increased approximately 49 percent to $5.4 million and resulted in an operating margin improvement of 1.3 percentage points to 4.0 percent.  This improvement is primarily attributable to the favorable impact of operating and productivity initiatives implemented in North America.  These initiatives have lowered operating costs, improved value pricing and sales productivity, and contributed to a net reduction in distribution costs.  The positive impact on operating profit in North America was partially offset by lower sales levels, particularly in Europe, and approximately $1.5 million of severance costs to align Barnes Distribution’s cost base to support current sales levels, primarily in the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
 

 
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Barnes Distribution’s North American business continues to make encouraging financial progress.  For the second quarter in a row, Barnes Distribution North America generated favorable year-over-year and sequential progress while achieving the highest level of operating margin performance in 10 years. Improvements have been made through rigorous attention to servicing customers, tight cost controls including lean enterprise activities, sales of globally sourced items over higher cost domestic products, and a market segmentation strategy.  The business continues to streamline back-office operations with the consolidation of the Canadian sourcing and customer service operations into the Cleveland office.  In addition, stronger performance in corporate accounts along with solid service delivery among the distribution centers contributed to the financial improvement during the second quarter.

Barnes Distribution’s European business continued to underperform during the second quarter of 2008.  The management team in Europe assessed improvement opportunities and implemented necessary cost reduction efforts during the second quarter.  Cost reduction activities focused on establishing the proper cost structure based on the current level of revenues.  In addition, the European management team focused on retaining and attracting qualified sales professionals to the organization.  Improved operational performance and cost management actions combined with sales growth will enable Barnes Distribution’s European business to enhance its financial performance.

Barnes Distribution’s second quarter results were below expectations primarily as a result of the underperformance in Europe.  Assessment of the challenges in Europe and further improvement plans are ongoing.  As a result, the rate of Barnes Distribution’s operating margin improvement through the rest of the year is less certain and the full-year operating margin is now expected to be at the low end of our previously announced goal of 6 percent to 8 percent.  The outlook assumes that economic activity in the U.S. and European end markets remains stable.

Barnes Industrial
 
 
Three months ended June 30,
 
Six months ended June 30,
(millions)
2008
 
2007
 
Change
 
2008
 
2007
 
Change
Sales
$132.9
   
$130.0
   
$2.9
 
2.3
%
 
$268.5
   
$259.9
   
$8.6
 
3.3
%
Operating profit
$19.7
   
$18.1
   
$1.6
 
8.9
%
 
$40.3
   
$38.2
   
$2.1
 
5.5
%
Operating margin 14.8   13.9   -   0.9 pts.    15.0   14.7   -   0.3 pts. 
 
Barnes Industrial’s results during the second quarter continue to validate the benefits of a globally diverse business and a profit-centric organization.  Key productivity measures of sales per employee and operating profit per employee were up 7 percent and 14 percent, respectively.  Activities throughout the balance of the year will be focused on enhancing sales growth opportunities, productivity and process improvements, and positioning Barnes Industrial’s diverse businesses for long-term success.

Sales at Barnes Industrial for the second quarter of 2008 were $132.9 million, an increase of approximately 2 percent over the second quarter of 2007.  Sales, primarily in Europe, as reported in U.S. dollars, were favorably impacted by the strength of local currencies, increasing reported sales by approximately $8.4 million.  The divestiture in March 2008 of Spectrum Plastics Molding Resources, Inc., a business of Barnes Industrial, resulted in a reduction in sales of approximately $3.4 million as compared to the 2007 period.

On a regional basis, European and Asian businesses continued to generate strong revenue growth as demand remained consistent during the second quarter.  Transportation-focused businesses in North
 

 
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America experienced sales declines during the quarter which were partially offset by sales growth in the industrial end markets.

Barnes Industrial’s second quarter 2008 operating profit of $19.7 million increased approximately 9 percent from the prior year quarter.  Second quarter 2008 operating profit was positively impacted by increased sales, process improvements, and pricing initiatives within the European businesses partially offset by a decline in North American operations due to lower sales and cost base alignment activities.  Productivity improvements from lean enterprise activities in North America and throughout the business, in addition to rigorous cost containment and pricing actions, are providing benefits in managing Barnes Industrial’s cost structure.  As inflationary pressures on commodities increase, Barnes Industrial continues to actively monitor its raw material exposure and potential supply constraints to help ensure future availability of raw materials at favorable prices.  The outlook assumes that economic activity in the U.S. and European end markets remains stable.

Total Company
Revenues - The Company reported net sales of $382.9 million in the second quarter of 2008, an increase of $23.4 million or approximately 6 percent, over the second quarter of 2007.  The sales increase reflected approximately $13.0 million of organic sales growth primarily at Barnes Aerospace.  International sales were favorably impacted by the strength of local currencies, which impacted reported U.S. dollar sales by an additional $13.8 million in 2008.  Future positive influences on revenue will be mitigated if foreign currencies weaken against the U.S. dollar.  The sale of Spectrum Plastics resulted in a reduction in sales of $3.4 million as compared to the 2007 period.

 
Revenues
 
 
Three months
 
Three months ended June 30, 2008
 
 
ended
     
Acquisition/
 
Foreign
     
 
June 30,
 
Organic
 
(Divestiture)
 
Exchange
 
 
 
(millions)
2007
 
Growth
 
Revenues
 
Impact
 
Total
 
Barnes Aerospace
$92.4
 
$22.0
 
-
 
-
 
$114.4
 
Barnes Distribution
$137.5
 
($7.1)
 
-
 
$5.4
 
$135.8
 
Barnes Industrial
$130.0
 
($2.1)
 
($3.4)
 
$8.4
 
$132.9
 
Intersegment
($0.4)
 
$0.2
 
-
 
-
 
($0.2)
 
                     
Total
$359.5
 
$13.0
 
($3.4)
 
$13.8
 
$382.9
 

Cost of Sales and Selling and Administrative Expenses - Cost of sales increased approximately 7 percent in the second quarter of 2008 compared with the same period in 2007, primarily as a result of higher sales levels.  The increase in cost of sales was marginally higher than the percentage increase in sales and resulted in a slight reduction in gross margin.

Selling and administrative expenses were 25.9 percent of sales, reflecting a decrease of 1.7 percentage points from the same period of 2007.  This decrease was due primarily to a shift to lower cost manufacturing businesses, expense reduction initiatives, and lower selling expenses at Barnes Distribution.  These improvements were offset by increased costs from higher sales volumes as well as costs associated with second quarter 2008 cost base alignment activities, primarily at Barnes Distribution.

Operating Income – Operating income of $49.0 million in the second quarter of 2008 increased $8.7 million over the corresponding prior year period.  While all three business groups contributed to the increase in operating income, Barnes Aerospace was the greatest contributor due to a significant improvement in its results, driven by higher sales.  Operating income margin for the quarter increased
 

 
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to 12.8 percent from 11.2 percent a year ago, due to improvements in all three groups, particularly within Barnes Aerospace and at Barnes Distribution which realized a considerable improvement in operating margin in North America.

Other Income/Interest Expense – Other expenses, net of other income, increased $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2008, compared to the same period in 2007.  Interest expense decreased $1.4 million to $5.1 million in the second quarter of 2008.  The interest expense reduction was principally due to lower interest rates.

Income Taxes – The Company’s effective tax rate for the first half of 2008 was 21.4 percent, which resulted in an effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2008 of 20.6 percent, compared with 19.9 percent in the first half of 2007 and 20.3 percent for the full year 2007.  Changes in the Company’s tax rate are largely dependent on the mix between domestic and international earnings.

Net Income – Net income for the second quarter was a record at $34.6 million, an increase of 22 percent over last year with diluted EPS of $0.60, an increase of 22 percent.  Diluted average shares outstanding decreased less than 1 percent from the prior year to 57.4 million.

The weighted average diluted share count for the full year 2008 is projected to be in the range of 58 to 59 million.  The Company’s option grants and restricted stock unit program along with the convertible notes affect the total diluted share count depending on the Company’s stock price.  The chart below details the impact the convertible notes have on total diluted shares for a given 2008 stock price as compared to the fourth quarter 2007 level.  The basis for calculating the dilutive effect of convertible notes is the average closing stock price of the last 30 trading days of the quarter; as of December 31, 2007, that price was $31.45.  The average closing stock price for Barnes Group Inc.’s shares during the last 30 trading days of the second quarter of 2008 was $28.04.  Included in the projected full-year diluted share count is approximately 1.6 million shares from the estimated dilutive effect of the convertible notes.

     
Number of Shares (in millions)
 
     
Convertible
 
Convertible
     
     
Notes
 
Notes Diluted
 
Changes In
 
     
Diluted Share
 
Share Effect
 
Convertible Notes
 
 
2008 Stock Price
 
Effect
 
As of 4Q 2007
 
Effect
 
 
$20.00
 
0.0
 
1.9
 
(1.9)
 
 
$25.00
 
0.8
 
1.9
 
(1.1)
 
 
$28.04
 
1.2
 
1.9
 
(0.7)
 
 
$30.00
 
1.6
 
1.9
 
(0.3)
 
 
$31.45
 
1.9
 
1.9
 
-
 
 
$35.00
 
2.6
 
1.9
 
0.7
 
 
$40.00
 
3.3
 
1.9
 
1.4
 

Balance Sheet / Cash Flow - Cash was $25.1 million at the end of the quarter.  The debt-to-capitalization ratio was approximately 39 percent, slightly below the Company’s targeted range of 40 to 45 percent.  The debt-to-EBITDA ratio was 2.13 times versus a total debt covenant of 4.0 times, and allows for additional borrowings of $409.3 million.

Capital expenditures for the second quarter were approximately $14.0 million.  Depreciation and amortization for second quarter of 2008 were $13.3 million.


 
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Projections for 2008 – Based on current market conditions, management’s projections for 2008 are as follows:
§  
EPS - $2.30 to $2.36 per diluted share; a 31% to 34% increase over reported 2007 results.
§  
Diluted shares – in the range of 58 to 59 million.
§  
Barnes Aerospace operating margin – 20.0% to 21.0%, up from 18.9% in 2007.
§  
Barnes Distribution operating margin – approximately 6.0%, up from 1.8% in 2007.
§  
Barnes Industrial operating margin – approximately 14.0%, in line with the 2007 level.
§  
Tax rate – approximately 22%.
§  
Debt-to-capitalization ratio – at the lower end of the 40% to 45% range.
§  
Capital expenditures – $45 to $50 million, primarily related to investments needed to increase capacity and improve operational efficiency.
§  
Depreciation and amortization – approximately $50 to $54 million.

The Company will conduct a conference call with investors to discuss second quarter results at 8:30 a.m. EDT today, July 25, 2008.  The conference call will consist of brief opening remarks followed by a question and answer session.  A webcast of the live call and an archived replay will be available on the Barnes Group investor relations link at www.barnesgroupinc.com.

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.  More than 6,200 dedicated employees at more than 70 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. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s good faith expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect upon the Company and can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipated,” “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “strategy,” “estimate,” “project,” and other words of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance.  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.

Contact:
Brian D. Koppy – 860.973.2126

###
 

 
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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,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
%
Change
 
2008
   
2007
   
%
Change
 
                                           
                                           
                                           
Net sales
 
$
382,873
   
$
359,526
   
6.5
 
$
771,441
   
$
720,176
   
7.1
 
                                           
Cost of sales
   
234,547
     
219,832
   
6.7
   
474,373
     
440,749
   
7.6
 
Selling and administrative expenses
   
99,314
     
99,399
   
(0.1
)
 
198,156
     
195,964
   
1.1
 
     
333,861
     
319,231
   
4.6
   
672,529
     
636,713
   
5.6
 
                                           
Operating income
   
49,012
     
40,295
   
21.6
   
98,912
     
83,463
   
18.5
 
                                           
Operating margin
   
12.8
%
   
11.2
%
       
12.8
%
   
11.6
%
     
                                           
Other income
   
104
     
389
   
(73.3
)
 
303
     
631
   
(51.9
)
                                           
Interest expense
   
5,125
     
6,489
   
(21.0
)
 
10,423
     
13,461
   
(22.6
)
Other expenses (see note)
   
374
     
321
   
16.5
   
2,210
     
661
   
NM
 
                                           
Income before income taxes
   
43,617
     
33,874
   
28.8
   
86,582
     
69,972
   
23.7
 
                                           
Income taxes
   
9,002
     
5,487
   
64.1
   
18,536
     
13,930
   
33.1
 
                                           
Net income
 
$
34,615
   
$
28,387
   
21.9
 
$
68,046
   
$
56,042
   
21.4
 
                                           
                                           
Per common share:
                                         
  Net income:
                                         
     Basic
 
$
0.64
   
$
0.53
   
20.8
 
$
1.26
   
$
1.06
   
18.9
 
     Diluted
   
0.60
     
0.49
   
22.4
   
1.20
     
0.99
   
21.2
 
  Dividends
   
0.16
     
0.140
   
14.3
   
0.30
     
0.265
   
13.2
 
                                           
Average common shares outstanding:
                                         
    Basic
 
54,294,170
   
53,134,347
   
2.2
 
54,210,884
   
52,855,972
   
2.6
 
    Diluted
 
57,353,889
   
57,730,886
   
(0.7
)
56,720,508
   
56,461,052
   
0.5
 
 
Note: Year to date 2008 Other expenses includes a $1,237 ($843 after-tax, or $.01 diluted EPS) transaction loss on sale of Spectrum Plastics.

NM- not meaningful
 

 
Barnes Group Inc. / 9
 
BARNES GROUP INC.
OPERATIONS BY REPORTABLE BUSINESS SEGMENT
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
 
%
Change
 
2008
   
2007
   
%
Change
 
                                           
             
(note 1)
                 
(note 1)
       
Net Sales
                                         
                                           
    Barnes Aerospace
 
114,402
   
$
92,418
   
23.8
 
$
226,710
   
183,610
   
23.5
 
                                           
    Barnes Distribution
   
135,772
     
137,502
   
(1.3
)
 
276,745
     
277,269
   
(0.2
)
                                           
    Barnes Industrial
   
132,922
     
129,960
   
2.3
   
268,507
     
259,909
   
3.3
 
                                           
    Intersegment sales
   
(223
)
   
(354
)
 
36.8
   
(521
)
   
(612
)
 
14.8
 
                                           
Total net sales
 
$
382,873
   
$
359,526
   
6.5
 
$
771,441
   
$
720,176
   
7.1
 
                                           
Operating profit
                                         
                                           
    Barnes Aerospace
 
$
23,877
   
$
18,582
   
28.5
 
$
46,188
   
35,424
   
30.4
 
                                           
    Barnes Distribution
   
5,434
     
3,651
   
48.9
   
12,401
     
9,881
   
25.5
 
                                           
    Barnes Industrial
   
19,697
     
18,090
   
8.9
   
40,321
     
38,213
   
5.5
 
                                           
Total operating profit
   
49,008
     
40,323
   
21.5
   
98,910
     
83,518
   
18.4
 
                                           
    Interest income
   
89
     
251
   
(64.4
)
 
279
     
439
   
(36.5
)
                                           
    Interest expense
   
(5,125
)
   
(6,489
)
 
(21.0
)
 
(10,423
)
   
(13,461
)
 
(22.6
)
                                           
    Other income (expense), net  (note 2)
   
(355
)
   
(211
)
 
68.1
   
(2,184
)
   
(524
)
 
NM
 
                                           
Income before income taxes
 
$
43,617
   
$
33,874
   
28.8
 
$
86,582
   
$
69,972
   
23.7
 
 
Notes:
1)  Segment information has been adjusted on a retrospective bases to reflect the transfer of the Raymond business from Barnes Distribution to Barnes Industrial.
2)  Year to date 2008 Other income (expense) includes $1,237 transaction loss on the sale of Spectrum Plastics.
NM Not meaningful
 

 
Barnes Group Inc. / 10
 
BARNES GROUP INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
2008
 
2007
 
                 
                 
Assets
               
Current assets
               
  Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
25,140
   
$
22,393
 
  Accounts receivable
   
239,907
     
222,247
 
  Inventories
   
251,260
     
204,065
 
  Deferred income taxes
   
26,890
     
22,594
 
  Prepaid expenses
   
17,533
     
16,547
 
                 
                 
    Total current assets
   
560,730
     
487,846
 
                 
Deferred income taxes
   
10,180
     
27,810
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
243,318
     
217,213
 
Goodwill
   
394,694
     
363,512
 
Other intangible assets, net
   
323,603
     
306,102
 
Other assets
   
66,101
     
51,333
 
                 
                 
Total assets
 
$
1,598,626
   
$
1,453,816
 
                 
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Current liabilities
               
  Notes and overdrafts payable
 
 $
9,752
   
$
10,521
 
  Accounts payable
   
133,213
     
182,344
 
  Accrued liabilities
   
98,097
     
106,212
 
  Long-term debt-current
   
35,529
     
51,939
 
                 
                 
    Total current liabilities
   
276,591
     
351,016
 
                 
Long-term debt
   
423,064
     
377,935
 
Accrued retirement benefits
   
108,018
     
113,495
 
Other liabilities
   
45,899
     
34,690
 
                 
Stockholders' equity
   
745,054
     
576,680
 
                 
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
1,598,626
   
$
1,453,816
 
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