UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,DECEMBER 31, 2011

Commission file number 1-5318

KENNAMETAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania  25-0900168
(State        (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

World Headquarters

1600 Technology Way

P.O. Box 231

Latrobe, Pennsylvania

  

15650-0231

(Address                (Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

Website:www.kennametal.com

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(724) 539-5000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES [X] NO [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). YES [X ] NO [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer [X][X]  Accelerated filer [    ]
Non-accelerated filer[    ]  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  Smaller reporting company[    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES [   ] NO [X]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of capital stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Title of Each Class            

 

        Outstanding at OctoberJanuary 31,  20112012        

Capital Stock, par value $1.25 per share

 79,457,880

79,751,985


KENNAMETAL INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,DECEMBER 31, 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No.

  Page No.
 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
1. Financial Statements.  
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
    4
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011
    5
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited)
Three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
    6
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)    7
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  19
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  23
4. Controls and Procedures  24
 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION  
2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  24
6. Exhibits  25
Signatures  26

Item No.

Page No.
  

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  
1.  

Financial Statements.

   4  
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
Three and six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

   4  
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011

   5  
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited)
Six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

   6  
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

   7  
2.  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

   21  
3.  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   27  
4.  

Controls and Procedures

   27  
  PART II - OTHER INFORMATION  
2.  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   28  
5.  

Other Information

   28  
6.  

Exhibits

   29  
Signatures   30  


FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This Form 10-Q contains “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. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact they use words such as “should,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximate,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words of similar meaning and expression in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance or events. Forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q may concern, among other things, Kennametal’s expectations regarding our strategy, goals, plans and projections regarding our financial position, liquidity and capital resources, results of operations, market position, and product development, all of which are based on current estimates that involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties related to: economic recession; anticipated benefits resulting from our recently completed restructuring activities; 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; potential claims relating to 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. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual outcomes could vary materially from those indicated. These and other risks are more fully described in the “Risk Factors” Section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of future events or developments.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTSKENNAMETAL INC.

KENNAMETAL INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 

 

  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
   December 31, December 31, 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  2011   2010   2011 2010 2011 2010   

Sales

  $        658,877    $        529,158      $    641,741   $    565,768   $    1,300,618   $    1,094,926    

Cost of goods sold

   407,817     340,418       409,855    365,743    817,672    706,161    

 

Gross profit

   251,060     188,740       231,886    200,025    482,946    388,765    

Operating expense

   145,989     125,020       134,566    132,105    280,555    257,125    

Restructuring charges (Note 7)

   -     3,260       -    3,391    -    6,651    

Amortization of intangibles

   3,461     2,948       3,272    2,912    6,733    5,860    

 

Operating income

   101,610     57,512       94,048    61,617    195,658    119,129    

Interest expense

   5,487     5,963       5,256    5,564    10,743    11,527    

Other expense, net

   574     1,911    

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

   95,549     49,638    

Other (income) expense, net

   (1,258  (253  (684  1,658    

 

Income before income taxes

   90,050    56,306    185,599    105,944    

Provision for income taxes

   21,976     13,682       15,579    12,016    37,555    25,698    

 

Net income

   73,573     35,956       74,471    44,290    148,044    80,246    

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   1,587     1,035       774    821    2,361    1,856    

 

Net income attributable to Kennametal

  $71,986    $34,921      $73,697   $43,469   $145,683   $78,390    
 

 

PER SHARE DATA ATTRIBUTABLE TO KENNAMETAL SHAREOWNERS

         

Basic earnings per share

  $0.89    $0.43      $0.92   $0.53   $1.82   $0.95    
 

 

Diluted earnings per share:

  $0.88    $0.42      $0.91   $0.52   $1.79   $0.94    
 

 

Dividends per share

  $0.12    $0.12      $0.14   $0.12   $0.26   $0.24    
 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

   80,659     82,105       79,765    82,186    80,212    82,146    
 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

   81,808     82,689       80,936    83,337    81,357    83,012    
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

KENNAMETAL INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 

 

  December 31, June 30,   
(in thousands, except per share data)  September 30, 
2011 
   

June 30,

2011

   2011 2011   

ASSETS

       

Current assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $102,547     $204,565      $    128,537   $    204,565    

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $18,926 and $20,958

   420,704      447,835    

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $19,118 and $20,958

   404,945    447,835    

Inventories (Note 10)

   559,525      519,973       571,063    519,973    

Deferred income taxes

   59,268      60,257       59,028    60,257    

Other current assets

   48,591      54,955       56,240    54,955    

 

Total current assets

   1,190,635      1,287,585       1,219,813    1,287,585    

 

Property, plant and equipment:

       

Land and buildings

   364,483      373,971       350,820    373,971    

Machinery and equipment

   1,357,492      1,396,306       1,353,299    1,396,306    

Less accumulated depreciation

       (1,053,572)         (1,073,215)      (1,046,822  (1,073,215)   

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   668,403      697,062       657,297    697,062    

 

Other assets:

       

Investments in affiliated companies

   753      829       734    829    

Goodwill (Note 17)

   500,323      511,328       494,757    511,328    

Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $80,015 and $78,712 (Note 17)

   145,366      152,279    

Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $80,952 and $78,712 (Note 17)

   155,571    152,279    

Deferred income taxes

   28,012      29,876       32,053    29,876    

Other

   78,026      75,510       84,513    75,510    

 

Total other assets

   752,480      769,822       767,628    769,822    

 

Total assets

  $2,611,518     $2,754,469      $2,644,738   $2,754,469    
 

 

LIABILITIES

       

Current liabilities:

       

Current maturities of long-term debt and capital leases (Note 11)

  $305,499     $307,304      $303,693   $307,304    

Notes payable to banks

   5,488      3,659       2,646    3,659    

Accounts payable

   186,805      222,678       196,086    222,678    

Accrued income taxes

   37,018      38,098       42,300    38,098    

Accrued expenses

   87,132      102,576       78,400    102,576    

Other current liabilities (Note 7)

   138,955      167,206       122,714    167,206    

 

Total current liabilities

   760,897      841,521       745,839    841,521    

Long-term debt and capital leases, less current maturities (Note 11)

   1,734      1,919       1,599    1,919    

Deferred income taxes

   79,093      83,310       82,064    83,310    

Accrued pension and postretirement benefits

   128,056      134,919       125,405    134,919    

Accrued income taxes

   3,046      3,094       2,974    3,094    

Other liabilities

   49,947      31,065       56,683    31,065    

 

Total liabilities

   1,022,773      1,095,828       1,014,564    1,095,828    

 

Commitments and contingencies

         

 

EQUITY (Note 15)

       

Kennametal Shareowners’ Equity:

       

Preferred stock, no par value; 5,000 shares authorized; none issued

        -       -    -    

Capital stock, $1.25 par value; 120,000 shares authorized; 79,390 and 81,129 shares issued

   99,237      101,411    

Capital stock, $1.25 par value; 120,000 shares authorized; 79,583 and 81,129 shares issued

   99,479    101,411    

Additional paid-in capital

   417,490      470,758       425,935    470,758    

Retained earnings

   1,045,511      983,374       1,107,983    983,374    

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   6,052      82,529    

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

   (23,152  82,529    

 

Total Kennametal Shareowners’ Equity

   1,568,290      1,638,072       1,610,245    1,638,072    

Noncontrolling interests

   20,455      20,569       19,929    20,569    

 

Total equity

   1,588,745      1,658,641       1,630,174    1,658,641    

 

Total liabilities and equity

  $2,611,518     $2,754,469      $2,644,738   $2,754,469    
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

KENNAMETAL INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)  2011    2010   
Six months ended December 31 (in thousands)  2011 2010 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

       

Net income

  $73,573     $35,956      $    148,044   $    80,246  

Adjustments for non-cash items:

       

Depreciation

   20,699      19,825       41,261    39,883  

Amortization

   3,461      2,948       6,733    5,860  

Stock-based compensation expense

   8,092      7,305       12,404    12,591  

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

   4,344      (10)   

Restructuring charges

   -    1,622  

Deferred income tax (benefit) provision

   (2,144  505  

Other

   (3,294)     2,694       (12,063  771  

Changes in certain assets and liabilities:

       

Accounts receivable

   12,303      787       23,240    1,600  

Inventories

   (62,680)     (34,045)      (83,421  (45,089

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   (64,685)     (9,579)      (67,269  (21,163

Accrued income taxes

   1,978      6,318       7,833    (3,993

Other

   (1,029)     (5,771)      (3,519  (5,432
      

Net cash flow (used for ) provided by operating activities

   (7,238)     26,428    
      

Net cash flow provided by operating activities

   71,099    67,401  

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

       

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

   (11,607)     (10,062)      (35,593  (21,150

Disposals of property, plant and equipment

   545      90       2,557    7,451  

Purchase of technology license

   (10,000  -  

Other

   107      1,251       (912  1,138  
      

Net cash flow used for investing activities

   (10,955)     (8,721)      (43,948  (12,561
      

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

       

Net increase (decrease) in notes payable

   2,152      (15,729)   

Net decrease in notes payable

   (661  (16,139

Term debt borrowings

   90,027      155,028       275,054    255,055  

Term debt repayments

   (90,092)     (156,475)      (275,183  (256,564

Purchase of capital stock

   (66,650)     (73)      (66,721  (10,275

Dividend reinvestment and the effect of employee benefit and stock plans

   5,666      1,574       10,948    10,186  

Cash dividends paid to shareowners

   (9,849)     (9,964)      (21,074  (19,929

Other

   (3,841)     (669)      (7,169  (1,489
      

Net cash flow used for financing activities

   (72,587)     (26,308)      (84,806  (39,155
      

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   (11,238)     14,721       (18,373  13,343  
      

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

       

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   (102,018)     6,120       (76,028  29,028  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   204,565      118,129       204,565    118,129  
      

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $        102,547     $        124,249      $128,537   $147,157  
        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

 

1.ORGANIZATION

Kennametal Inc. was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1943. Kennametal Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, Kennametal or the Company) are a leading global manufacturer and supplier of tooling, engineered components and advanced materials consumed in production processes. We believe that our reputation for manufacturing excellence, as well as our technological expertise and innovation in our principle products, has helped us to achieve a leading market presence in our primary markets. End users of our products include metalworking manufacturers and suppliers across a diverse array of industries, including the aerospace, defense, transportation, machine tool, light machinery and heavy machinery industries, as well as manufacturers, producers and suppliers in a number of other industries including coal mining, highway construction, quarrying, and oil and gas exploration and production industries. Our end users’ products include items ranging from airframes to coal mining, engines to oil wells and turbochargers to construction. We operate two global business segments consisting of Industrial and Infrastructure.

 

2.BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The condensed consolidated financial statements, which include our accounts and those of our majority-owned subsidiaries, should be read in conjunction with our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2011 was derived from the audited balance sheet included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K. These interim statements are unaudited; however, we believe that all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods were made and all adjustments are normal recurring adjustments. The results for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full fiscal year. Unless otherwise specified, any reference to a “year” is to a fiscal year ended June 30. For example, a reference to 2012 is to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. When used in this Form 10-Q, unless the context requires otherwise, the terms “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Kennametal Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

3.NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Issued

In SeptemberDecember 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) deferred the requirement to present reclassifications of other comprehensive income on the face of the income statement. Companies would still be required to adopt the other requirements contained in the accounting guidance on presentation of other comprehensive income. This guidance is effective for Kennametal beginning July 1, 2012.

In September 2011, the FASB issued newadditional guidance on testing goodwill for impairment. The new guidance permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. This guidance is effective for Kennametal beginning July 1, 2012.

In June 2011, the FASB issued new guidance on presentation of comprehensive income. This new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in equity. An entity can elect to present items of net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement or in two separate consecutive statements. Each component of net income and other comprehensive income, together with totals for comprehensive income and its two parts, net income and other comprehensive income, would need to be displayed under either alternative. This guidance is effective for Kennametal beginning July 1, 2012.

In May 2011, the FASB issued new guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure. The objective of the newthis guidance is a consistent definition of fair value and common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and international financial reporting standards (IFRS). Many of the amendments in this new guidance represent clarifications to existing guidance or changes in the measurement guidance for determining fair value. The most significant change in disclosures is an expansion of the information required for Level 3 measurements. New disclosures areDisclosures will be required about the use of a nonfinancial asset measured or disclosed at fair value if its use differs from its highest and best use. In addition, entities must report the level in the fair value hierarchy of assets and liabilities not recorded at fair value but where fair value is disclosed. This guidance is effective for Kennametal beginning January 1, 2012.

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

 

4.SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES

 

Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)  2011 2010   
Six months ended December 31 (in thousands)  2011   2010 

Cash paid during the period for:

       

Interest

  $1,072   $          1,293      $    12,917    $    12,653  

Income taxes

             11,213    7,432       26,298     30,362  

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information:

       

Contribution of capital stock to employees’ defined contribution benefit plans

   -        948       -         948  
 

 

5.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy consists of three levels to prioritize the inputs used in valuations, as defined below:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates); and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable.

As of September 30,December 31, 2011, the fair values of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as follows:

 

(in thousands)  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets:

                

Derivatives (1)

  $              -        $1,064      $-        $1,064      $-    $1,794    $-    $1,794  

Total assets at fair value

  $-        $1,064      $-        $1,064      $-    $1,794    $-    $1,794  
 

 

Liabilities:

                

Derivatives (1)

  $-        $        20,721      $              -        $        20,721      $-    $23,722    $-    $23,722  

Total liabilities at fair value

  $-        $20,721      $-        $20,721      $-    $    23,722    $-    $    23,722  
 

 

As of June 30, 2011, the fair value of the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as follows:

 

(in thousands)  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 

Assets:

        

Derivatives (1)

  $-    $896    $-    $896  

Total assets at fair value

  $-    $896    $-    $896  

Liabilities:

        

Derivatives (1)

  $-    $    3,330    $-    $3,330  

Total liabilities at fair value

  $-    $3,330    $-    $    3,330  

 

 

 

 (1    (1)

Foreign currency derivative and interest rate swap contracts are valued based on observable market spot and forward rates and are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

 

6.DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

As part of our financial risk management program, we use certain derivative financial instruments. We do not enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes and therefore hold no derivative instruments for trading purposes. We use derivative financial instruments to provide predictability to the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates on our consolidated results and to achieve our targeted mix of fixed and floating interest rates on outstanding debt. We account for derivative instruments as a hedge of the related asset, liability, firm commitment or anticipated transaction, when the derivative is specifically designated as a hedge of such items. Our objective in managing foreign exchange exposures with derivative instruments is to reduce volatility in cash flow, allowing us to focus more of our attention on business operations. With respect to interest rate management, these derivative instruments allow us to achieve our targeted fixed-to-floating interest rate mix as a separate decision from funding arrangements in the bank and public debt markets. We measure hedge effectiveness by assessing the changes in the fair value or expected future cash flows of the hedged item. The ineffective portions are recorded in other expense (income), net.

The fair value of derivatives designated in the condensed consolidated balance sheet are as follows:

 

(in thousands)  September 30,  
2011
   

June 30,

2011

   

December 31,

2011

 

June 30,

2011

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

       

Other current assets - range forward contracts

  $982     $87      $            1,732   $            87  

Other current liabilities - range forward contracts

   (11)     (159)      (3  (159

Other assets - forward starting interest rate swap contracts

        772       -    772  

Other liabilities - forward starting interest rate swap contracts

           (20,578)             (3,169)      (22,908  (3,169

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

   (19,607)     (2,469)      (21,179  (2,469

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

       

Other current assets - currency forward contracts

   82      37       62    37  

Other current liabilities - currency forward contracts

   (132)     (2)      (811  (2

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

   (50)     35       (749  35  

Total derivatives

  $(19,657)    $(2,434)     $(21,928 $(2,434
   

Certain currency forward contracts hedging significant cross-border intercompany loans are considered as other derivatives and therefore do not qualify for hedge accounting. These contracts are recorded at fair value in the balance sheet, with the offset to other (income) expense, (income), net. Losses (gains)(Gains) losses related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments have been recognized as follows:

 

Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)   2011      2010    
  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

   

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
(in thousands)  2011   2010   2011   2010 

Other expense (income), net - currency forward contracts

  $                 49     $        (2,647)     $        734    $        618    $        783    $        (2,029)    
 

 

FAIR VALUE HEDGES

In February 2009, we terminated interest rate swap contracts to convert $200.0 million of our fixed rate debt to floating rate debt. These contracts were originally set to mature in June 2012. Upon termination, we received a cash payment of $13.2 million. This gain is being amortized as a component of interest expense over the remaining term of the related debt using the effective interest rate method. During the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2011, and 2010, $1.5 million wasand $3.0 million, respectively, were recognized as a reduction in interest expenseexpense. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2010, $1.4 million and $2.9 million, respectively, were recognized as a reduction in each of the periods.interest expense.

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

CASH FLOW HEDGES

Currency forward contracts and range forward contracts (a transaction where both a put option is purchased and a call option is sold), designated as cash flow hedges, hedge anticipated cash flows from cross-border intercompany sales of products and services. Gains and losses realized on these contracts at maturity are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss,(loss) income, net of tax, and are recognized as a component of other (income) expense, (income), net when the underlying sale of products or services is recognized into earnings. The notional amount of the contracts translated into U.S. dollars at September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010, was $34.8$68.0 million and $48.5$64.1 million, respectively. The time value component of the fair value of range forwards is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Assuming the market rates remain constant with the rates at September 30,December 31, 2011, we expect to recognize a gain of $0.6$1.0 million in the next 12 months on outstanding derivatives.

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

We enter into floating-to-fixed interest rate swap contracts, designated as cash flow hedges, from time to time to hedge our exposure to interest rate changes on a portion of our floating rate debt. These interest rate swap contracts convert a portion of our floating rate debt to fixed rate debt. We record the fair value of these contracts as an asset or a liability, as applicable, in the balance sheet, with the offset to accumulated other comprehensive loss,(loss) income, net of tax. At both September 30, 2011 and June 30,In December 2011, we hadamended the maturity date of our forward starting interest rate swap contracts outstanding for forecasted transactions thatinterest payments in an anticipated debt issuance. These contracts effectively convertedconvert a cumulative notional amount of $150$150.0 million from floating to fixed interest rates. The amendment of the existing contracts resulted in a de-designation of the original cash flow hedge and a designation of a new cash flow hedge as the forecasted transaction continues to be probable. Hedge ineffectiveness was determined to be immaterial for the new cash flow hedge. As of September 30,December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, we recorded a liability of $20.6$22.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively, on these contracts which was recorded as an offset in other comprehensive income, net of tax. Over the next 12 months, assuming the market rates remain constant with the rates at September 30,December 31, 2011, we do not expect to recognize into earnings any significant gains or losses on outstanding derivatives.

Amounts related to cash flow hedges have been recognized as follows:

 

 Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)  2011   2010 

 

 Losses recognized in other comprehensive income

  $        10,683    $        3,642  
           

 Losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into other expense, net

  $241    $110  
           
   

Three Months Ended

December 31,

   

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
(in thousands)  2011   2010   2011   2010 

Losses (gains) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

  $    904    $    (5,871)    $    11,587    $    (2,229)  

 

 

(Gains) losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into other (income) expense, net

  $(75)    $82    $166    $192  

 

 

No portion of the gains or losses recognized in earnings was due to ineffectiveness and no amounts were excluded from our effectiveness testing for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

7.RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES

During fiscal year 2011, we completed our restructuring plans to reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies. These actions related to the rationalization of certain manufacturing and service facilities as well as other employment cost reduction programs. There were no restructuring and related charges for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011.

Restructuring and related charges recorded during the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2010 amounted to $4.3$9.4 million, including $3.3$7.1 million of restructuring charges.charges of which $0.5 million were related to inventory disposals and recorded in cost of goods sold. Restructuring-related charges of $1.0$1.5 million and $0.8 million were recorded in cost of goods sold and operating expense, respectively, during the three months ended September 30, 2010.same period.

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The restructuring accrual is recorded in other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet and the amount attributable to each segment is as follows:

 

 (in thousands)  June 30, 2011   Expense   Asset
Write-down
   Cash
Expenditures
   Translation   September 30, 2011 

 Industrial

            

  Severance

  $        7,811      $          -          $            -          $       (3,002)    $(189)    $                      4,620   

  Facilities

   525               -                       -           (217)     (36)     272   

  Other

   1,604               -                       -           (390)     (92)     1,122   
                               

  Total Industrial

   9,940               -                       -           (3,609)     (317)     6,014   
                               

 Infrastructure

            

  Severance

   1,650               -                       -           (1,286)     (81)     283   

  Facilities

   269               -                       -           (93)     (15)     161   

  Other

   852               -                       -           (167)     (39)     646   
                               

  Total Infrastructure

   2,771               -                       -           (1,546)     (135)     1,090   
                               

 Total

  $12,711      $          -          $            -          $(5,155)    $         (452)    $                  7,104   
                               

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(in thousands)  June 30, 2010   Expense   Asset
Write-down
   Cash
Expenditures
   Translation   June 30, 2011     June 30, 2011   Expense   

Asset

Write-down

 

Cash

Expenditures

   Translation   December 31, 2011   

 

Industrial

                         

Severance

  $       18,327      $4,363      $-          $    (16,510)    $1,631      $              7,811        $7,811    $-    $-   $(4,926)    $(216)    $2,669    

Facilities

   508       2,318       (1,857)     (444)     -           525         525     -     -    (500)     (25)     -    

Other

   403       2,031       -           (931)     101       1,604         1,604     -     -    (496)     (136)     972    
                  

 

Total Industrial

   19,238       8,712       (1,857)     (17,885)     1,732       9,940         9,940     -     -    (5,922)     (377)     3,641    
                  

 

Infrastructure

                         

Severance

   7,637       2,484       -           (9,399)     928       1,650         1,650     -     -    (1,558)     (92)     -      

Facilities

   211       1,319       (1,057)     (204)     -           269         269     -     -    (226)     (10)     33    

Other

   168       1,156       -           (530)     58       852         852     -     -    (212)     (58)     582    
                  

 

Total Infrastructure

   8,016       4,959       (1,057)     (10,133)     986       2,771         2,771     -     -    (1,996)     (160)     615    
                  

 

Total

  $27,254      $        13,671      $        (2,914)    $      (28,018)    $        2,718      $        12,711        $    12,711    $-    $-   $(7,918)    $(537)    $4,256    
                  

 
(in thousands)    June 30, 2010   Expense   

Asset

Write-down

 

Cash

Expenditures

   Translation   June 30, 2011 

 

Industrial

             

Severance

    $18,327    $4,363    $-     $(16,510)    $1,631    $7,811    

Facilities

     508     2,318     (1,857  (444)     -       525    

Other

     403     2,031     -      (931)     101     1,604    

 

Total Industrial

     19,238     8,712     (1,857  (17,885)     1,732     9,940    

 

Infrastructure

             

Severance

     7,637     2,484     -      (9,399)     928     1,650    

Facilities

     211     1,319     (1,057  (204)     -       269    

Other

     168     1,156     -      (530)     58     852    

 

Total Infrastructure

     8,016     4,959     (1,057  (10,133)     986     2,771    

 

Total

    $27,254    $    13,671    $    (2,914 $    (28,018)    $    2,718    $    12,711    

 

 

8.STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

On October 26, 2010, the Company’s shareowners approved the Kennametal Inc., Stock and Incentive Plan of 2010 (the 2010 Plan). The 2010 Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 3,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock plus the remaining shares from the Kennametal Inc., Stock Incentive Plan of 2002, as amended (the 2002 Plan). Shares can be issued in the form of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance share awards, performance unit awards, restricted stock awards, restricted unit awards and share awards.

Stock Options

The assumptions used in our Black-Scholes valuation related to grants made during the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:

 

    2011   2010 

Risk-free interest rate

   1.2%     1.4%  

Expected life (years)(2)

   4.5     4.5  

Expected volatility(3)

   47.5%     47.0%  

Expected dividend yield

   1.5%     2.0%  

 

 (2)    (2)

Expected life is derived from historical experience.

 (3)    (3)

Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our common stock.

Changes in our stock options for the three months ended September 30, 2011 were as follows:

    Options      Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Life (years)
   

Aggregate
Intrinsic value

(in thousands)

 

 

 Options outstanding, June 30, 2011

   3,388,003   $            26.50        

 Granted

   354,618    38.95        

 Exercised

   (129,475  27.70        

 Lapsed and forfeited

   (16,833  30.42        
                    

 Options outstanding, September 30, 2011

   3,596,313   $27.67       6.3    $        22,776  
                    

 Options vested and expected to vest, September 30, 2011

   3,489,292   $27.61       6.2    $22,235  
                    

 Options exercisable, September 30, 2011

   2,353,830   $        26.89       5.1    $16,021  
                    

During the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, compensation expense related to stock options was $2.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to options outstanding was $6.5 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years.

Weighted average fair value of options granted during the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $13.84 and $9.18, respectively. Fair value of options vested during the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $4.3 million and $4.1 million, respectively.

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

 

Changes in our stock options for the six months ended December 31, 2011 were as follows:

   Options  

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

   

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Life (years)

   

Aggregate  

Intrinsic value  

(in thousands)  

 

 

 

Options outstanding, June 30, 2011

   3,388,003   $26.50      

Granted

   354,618    38.95      

Exercised

   (317,708  24.98      

Lapsed and forfeited

   (28,630  29.35      

 

 

Options outstanding, December 31, 2011

   3,396,283   $27.92     6.1    $30,978    

 

 

Options vested and expected to vest, December 31, 2011

   3,307,211   $27.86     6.0    $30,325    

 

 

Options exercisable, December 31, 2011

   2,181,305   $27.19     4.9    $21,235    

 

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, compensation expense related to stock options was $3.4 million and $3.5 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2011, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to options outstanding was $5.7 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.2 years.

Weighted average fair value of options granted during the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $13.84 and $9.22, respectively. Fair value of options vested during the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $4.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively.

Tax benefits, relating to excess stock-based compensation deductions, are presented in the statement of cash flow as financing cash inflows. Tax benefits resulting from stock-based compensation deductions exceeded amounts reported for financial reporting purposes by $2.1 million and $1.3 million and were immaterial for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The amount of cash received from the exercise of capital stock options during the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $3.6$7.9 million and $0.5$7.0 million, respectively. The related tax benefit for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $0.5$1.6 million and $0.1$1.7 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $1.9$5.0 million and $0.3$4.8 million, respectively.

Under the provisions of the 2010 Plan participants may deliver stock, owned by the holder for at least six months, in payment of the option price and receive credit for the fair market value of the shares on the date of delivery. The fair market value of shares delivered during the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 was immaterial and for the six months ended December 31, 2010 was immaterial.$0.4 million.

Restricted Stock Awards

Changes in our restricted stock awards for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

  Shares 

Weighted  

Average Fair  

Value  

 
  Shares   Weighted
Average Fair
Value
 

 

Unvested restricted stock awards, June 30, 2011

   89,315      $          32.90       89,315   $32.90    

Vested

   (45,596)      33.79       (50,056  33.53    

Forfeited

   (291)      29.60       (582  29.60    
      

 

Unvested restricted stock awards, September 30, 2011

   43,428      $          31.99    

Unvested restricted stock awards, December 31, 2011

   38,677   $32.14    
      

 

During the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010, compensation expense related to restricted stock awards was $0.3$0.6 million and $0.6$1.2 million, respectively. As of September 30,December 31, 2011, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock awards was $0.6$0.3 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.80.7 years.

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Restricted Stock Units – Time Vesting and Performance Vesting

Performance vesting restricted stock units (performance units) were granted to certain individuals. These performance units are earned pro rata each year if certain performance goals are met over a 3-year period, and are also subject to a service condition that requires the individual to be employed by the Company at the payment date after the 3-year performance period.

Changes in our time vesting and performance vesting restricted stock units for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

  

Performance

Vesting

Stock

Units

   

Performance

Vesting

Weighted

Average Fair

Value

   

Time Vesting

Stock Units

 

Time Vesting  

Weighted  

Average Fair  

Value  

 
  

Performance

Vesting

Stock

Units

   

Performance

Vesting

Weighted
Average Fair
Value

   Time Vesting
Stock Units
   Time Vesting
Weighted
Average Fair
Value
 

 

Unvested performance vesting and time vesting restricted stock units, June 30, 2011

   116,368      $              26.89       906,082     $25.81       116,368    $26.89     906,082   $25.81    

Granted

   129,977       38.95       333,595      38.95       129,977     38.95     334,726    38.94    

Vested

   -           -           (197,315)     25.60       -       -       (198,862  25.60    

Forfeited

   -           -           (4,493)     31.27       -       -       (20,129  31.69    
            

 

Unvested performance vesting and time vesting restricted stock units, September 30, 2011

   246,345      $31.27       1,037,869     $            30.05    

Unvested performance vesting and time vesting restricted stock units, December 31, 2011

   246,345    $31.27     1,021,817   $30.04    
            

 

During the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010, compensation expense related to time vesting and performance vesting restricted stock units was $5.2$8.2 million and $3.6$6.6 million, respectively. As of September 30,December 31, 2011, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested time vesting and performance vesting restricted stock units was $23.3$20.7 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.72.5 years.

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Restricted Stock Units – STEP

On November 26, 2007, the Company adopted a one-time, long-term equity program, the Kennametal Inc. 2008 Strategic Transformational Equity Program, under the 2002 Plan (STEP). The STEP was designed to compensate participating executives for achievement of certain performance conditions during the period which began on October 1, 2007 and ended on September 30, 2011. Each participant was awarded a maximum number of restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of capital stock of the Company to the extent the unit was earned during the performance period and would have become payable under the STEP. The performance conditions were based on the Company’s total shareholder return (TSR) which governed 35 percent of the awarded restricted stock units, and cumulative adjusted earnings per share (EPS), which governed 65 percent of the awarded restricted stock units. The performance period for the STEP ended on September 30, 2011 and the minimum threshold levels of performance were not achieved. Therefore, all outstanding restricted stock units were forfeited by participating executives. As of September 30,December 31, 2011, no restricted stock units had been earned or paid under the STEP. There were no voting rights or dividends associated with restricted stock units under the STEP.

Changes to the EPS performance-based portion of the STEP restricted stock units for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

  

Stock

Units

 

Weighted  

Average Fair  

Value  

 
  

Stock

Units

   Weighted
Average Fair
Value
 

 

Unvested EPS performance-based restricted stock units, June 30, 2011

   431,789     $          35.23       431,789   $35.23    

Forfeited

   (431,789)     35.23       (431,789  35.23    
      

 

Unvested EPS performance-based restricted stock units, September 30, 2011

   -         $-        

Unvested EPS performance-based restricted stock units, December 31, 2011

   -     $-      
      

 

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Changes to the TSR performance-based portion of the STEP restricted stock units for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

  

Stock

Units

 

Weighted  

Average Fair  

Value  

 
  

Stock

Units

   Weighted
Average Fair
Value
 

 

Unvested TSR performance-based restricted stock units, June 30, 2011

   232,497     $8.21       232,497   $8.21    

Forfeited

   (232,497)     8.21       (232,497  8.21    
      

 

Unvested TSR performance-based restricted stock units, September 30, 2011

   -         $              -        

Unvested TSR performance-based restricted stock units, December 31, 2011

   -     $-      
      

 

During the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010, compensation expense related to STEP restricted stock units was $0.2 million in both periods.and $0.3 million, respectively.

 

9.BENEFIT PLANS

We sponsor several defined benefit pension plans. Additionally, we provide varying levels of postretirement health care and life insurance benefits to some U.S. employees.

The table below summarizes the components of net periodic pension cost:

 

 Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)  2011  2010 

 Service cost

  $        1,728   $1,912   

 Interest cost

   10,380    10,250   

 Expected return on plan assets

   (12,709  (12,046)  

 Amortization of transition obligation

   16    13   

 Amortization of prior service credit

   (46  (70)  

 Settlement loss

   256    263   

 Recognition of actuarial losses

   2,063    3,069   
          

 Net periodic pension cost

  $1,688   $        3,391   
          

KENNAMETAL INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

   

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
(in thousands)  2011  2010  2011  2010 

 

 

Service cost

  $1,721   $1,909   $3,449   $3,822    

Interest cost

   10,331    10,208    20,711    20,458    

Expected return on plan assets

   (12,706  (12,027  (25,415  (24,073)   

Amortization of transition obligation

   16    12    32    26    

Amortization of prior service credit

   (46  (70  (93  (141)   

Settlement loss

   262    270    519    533    

Recognition of actuarial losses

   2,062    3,064    4,125    6,132    

 

 

Net periodic pension cost

  $    1,640   $    3,366   $    3,328   $    6,757    

 

 

The table below summarizes the components of the net periodic other postretirement benefit cost:

 

Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)  2011    2010 
  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
(in thousands)  2011 2010 2011 2010 

 

Service cost

  $19     $19     $19   $19   $37   $38    

Interest cost

   257      259      257    259    514    518    

Amortization of prior service cost

   (22)     -       (22  -    (44  -    

Recognition of actuarial gains

   (14)     (47)     (14  (47  (28  (94)   
      

 

Net periodic other postretirement benefit cost

  $          240     $          231     $    240   $    231   $    479   $    462    
      

 

 

10.INVENTORIES

We used the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of valuing inventories for approximately 53 percent and 50 percent of total inventories at both September 30,December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011.2011, respectively. Because inventory valuations under the LIFO method are based on an annual determination of quantities and costs as of June 30 of each year, the interim LIFO valuations are based on our projections of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Therefore, the interim financial results are subject to any final year-end LIFO inventory adjustments.

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Inventories consisted of the following:

 

(in thousands) September 30,
2011
 June 30,
2011
   

December 31,

2011

 

June 30,

2011

 

 

Finished goods

   $327,038     $303,716     $331,885   $303,716    

Work in process and powder blends

  240,543      202,940      234,785    202,940    

Raw materials and supplies

  114,980      109,683   

Raw materials

   127,018    109,683    
 

 

Inventories at current cost

  682,561      616,339      693,688    616,339    

Less: LIFO valuation

      (123,036)         (96,366)     (122,625  (96,366)   
 

 

Total inventories

   $559,525     $519,973     $    571,063   $    519,973    
 

 

 

11.LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES

Long-termCurrent maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations consist primarily of Senior Unsecured Notes issued in June 2002 having an aggregate face amount of $300.0 million, maturing in June 2012,2012.

On October 21, 2011, we entered into an amendment to our 2010 Credit Agreement, which is used to augment cash from operations and as well as borrowings under aan additional source of funds. The five-year, multi-currency, revolving credit facility (2010(2011 Credit Agreement) which permits revolving credit loans of up to $500.0$600.0 million for working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. The 20102011 Credit Agreement allows for borrowings in U.S. dollars, euro, Canadian dollars, pound sterling and Japanese yen. Interest payable under the 20102011 Credit Agreement is based upon the type of borrowing under the facility and may be (1) LIBOR plus an applicable margin, (2) the greater of the prime rate or the Federal Funds effective rate plus an applicable margin, or (3) fixed as negotiated by us.

The 20102011 Credit Agreement requires us to comply with various restrictive and affirmative covenants, including two financial covenants: a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio (as those terms are defined in the agreement). We were in compliance with these financial covenants as of September 30,December 31, 2011. We had no borrowings outstanding under the 2011 Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2011. We had no borrowings outstanding under the 2010 Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011.

Borrowings under the 20102011 Credit Agreement are guaranteed by our significant domestic subsidiaries.

Fixed rate debt had a fair market value of $311.5$307.6 million and $315.8 million at September 30,December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively. The fair value is determined based on the quoted market price of this debt as of September 30,December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively.

On October 21, 2011, we entered into an amendment to our 2010 Credit Agreement. The amendment provides additional liquidity by increasing the size of the facility from $500 million to $600 million and extending the term to October 2016. The financial covenants and other key provisions remain unchanged.

KENNAMETAL INC.

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12.ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The operation of our business has exposed us to certain liabilities and compliance costs related to environmental matters. We are involved in various environmental cleanup and remediation activities at certain of our locations.

Superfund Sites We are involved as a Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) at various sites designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) as Superfund sites. For certain of these sites, we have evaluated the claims and potential liabilities and have determined that neither are material, individually or in the aggregate. For certain other sites, proceedings are in the very early stages and have not yet progressed to a point where it is possible to estimate the ultimate cost of remediation, the timing and extent of remedial action that may be required by governmental authorities or the amount of our liability alone or in relation to that of any other PRPs.

Other Environmental We establish and maintain reserves for other potential environmental costs, which amounted to $4.8$4.7 million and $5.4 million as of September 30,December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively. This accrual represents anticipated costs associated with the remediation of these issues. We recorded favorable foreign currency translation adjustments of $0.5$0.6 million and cash payments of $0.1 million against the reserve for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011.

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The reserves we have established for environmental liabilities represent our best current estimate of the costs of addressing all identified environmental situations, based on our review of currently available evidence, and taking into consideration our prior experience in remediation and that of other companies, as well as public information released by the US EPA, other governmental agencies, and by the PRP groups in which we are participating. Although the reserves currently appear to be sufficient to cover these environmental liabilities, there are uncertainties associated with environmental liabilities, and we can give no assurance that our estimate of any environmental liability will not increase or decrease in the future. The reserved and unreserved exposures for all environmental concerns could change substantially due to factors such as the nature and extent of contamination, changes in remedial requirements, technological changes, discovery of new information, the financial strength of other PRPs, the identification of new PRPs and the involvement of and direction taken by the government on these matters.

We maintain a Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Department, as well as an EHS Steering Committee, to monitor compliance with environmental regulations and to oversee remediation activities. In addition, we have designated EHS coordinators who are responsible for each of our global manufacturing facilities. Our financial management team periodically meets with members of the Corporate EHS Department and the Corporate Legal Department to review and evaluate the status of environmental projects and contingencies. On a quarterly basis, we review financial provisions and reserves for environmental contingencies and adjust these reserves when appropriate.

 

13.INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010 was 23.017.3 percent and 27.621.3 percent, respectively. The current year rate reflectswas favorably impacted by a $4.2 million reduction of a valuation allowance in the Netherlands in the quarter as well as stronger operating results under our pan-European operations. The prior year rate benefitted from the RD&E credit extension.

The effective income tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was 20.2 percent and 24.3 percent, respectively. The current year rate was favorably impacted by a $4.2 million reduction of a valuation allowance in the Netherlands in the quarter and the favorable impact of stronger operating results under our pan-European business strategy.operations.

During the quarter, we assessed the sustainability of future income in the Netherlands. Based on this assessment, we believe that it is more likely than not that we will be able to realize a portion of the net deferred tax assets in this jurisdiction.

 

14.EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share are computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, while diluted earnings per share are calculated to reflect the potential dilution that may occur related to the issuance of capital stock through grants of capital stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share relates solely to the effect of capital stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units.

For purposes of determining the number of diluted shares outstanding, weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share calculations were increased due solely to the dilutive effect of unexercised capital stock options, unvested restricted stock awards and unvested restricted stock units by 1.11.2 million shares and 0.61.1 million shares for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and 1.1 million shares and 0.9 million shares for the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Unexercised capital stock options, restricted stock units and restricted stock awards of 0.7 million and 0.6 million shares for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010, of 0.8 millionrespectively, and 1.50.7 million shares respectively,for both the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

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15.EQUITY

A summary of the changes in the carrying amounts of total equity, Kennametal shareowners’ equity and equity attributable to noncontrolling interests as of September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:

 

   Kennametal Shareowners’ Equity        
 (in thousands)  Capital
stock
  Additional
paid-in
capital
   Retained
earnings
  Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
   Non-
controlling
interests
  Total equity 

 Balance as of June 30, 2011

  $  101,411    $ 470,758      $983,374    $         82,529       $    20,569    $   1,658,641    

 Net income

   -        -           71,986    -           1,587    73,573    

 Other comprehensive loss

   -        -           -        (76,477)      (1,701  (78,178)   

 Dividend reinvestment

   3    64       -        -           -        67    

 Capital stock issued under employee benefit and stock plans

   326    10,815       -        -           -        11,141    

 Purchase of capital stock

   (2,503  (64,147)      -        -           -        (66,650)   

 Cash dividends paid

   -        -           (9,849  -           -        (9,849)   
                            

 Total equity, September 30, 2011

  $    99,237    $ 417,490      $      1,045,511    $           6,052       $    20,455    $   1,588,745    
                            

  Kennametal Shareowners’ Equity           Kennametal Shareowners' Equity     
(in thousands)  Capital
stock
 Additional
paid-in
capital
   Retained
earnings
 Accumulated
other
comprehensive
(loss) income
   Non-
controlling
interests
   Total equity   

Capital

stock

 

Additional

paid-in

capital

 

Retained

earnings

 

Accumulated

other

comprehensive

income (loss)

 

Non-  

controlling

interests

 Total equity   

 

Balance as of June 30, 2011

  $101,411   $470,758   $983,374   $82,529   $20,569   $1,658,641    

Net income

   -        -        145,683    -        2,361    148,044    

Other comprehensive loss

   -        -        -        (105,681)    (2,834)    (108,515)   

Dividend reinvestment

   6    132    -        -        -        138    

Capital stock issued under employee benefit and stock plans

   568    19,260    -        -        -        19,828    

Purchase of capital stock

   (2,506  (64,215  -        -        -        (66,721)   

Cash dividends paid

   -        -        (21,074  -        (167  (21,241)   

 

Total equity, December 31, 2011

  $99,479   $425,935   $    1,107,983   $(23,152)   $19,929   $1,630,174    

 
  Kennametal Shareowners' Equity     
(in thousands)  

Capital
stock

 

Additional

paid-in

capital

 

Retained

earnings

 

Accumulated

other

comprehensive

(loss) income

 

Non-

controlling

interests

 Total equity   

 

Balance as of June 30, 2010

  $  102,379    $ 492,454      $         793,448    $        (72,781)      $    17,943     $   1,333,443      $102,379   $492,454   $793,448   $(72,781 $17,943   $1,333,443    

Net income

   -        -           34,921    -           1,035     35,956       -        -        78,390    -        1,856    80,246    

Other comprehensive income

   -        -           -        68,870       1,509     70,379       -        -        -        70,174    1,292    71,466    

Dividend reinvestment

   4    69       -        -           -         73       7    152    -        -        -        159    

Capital stock issued under employee benefit and stock plans

   97    7,705       -        -           -         7,802       496    20,953    -        -        -        21,449    

Purchase of capital stock

   (4  (69)      -        -           -         (73)      (379  (9,896  -        -        -        (10,275)   

Cash dividends paid

   -        -           (9,964  -           -         (9,964)      -        -        (19,929  -        (132  (20,061)   
            

 

Total equity, September 30, 2010

  $  102,476    $ 500,159      $818,405    $          (3,911)      $    20,487     $   1,437,616    

Total equity, December 31, 2010

  $    102,503   $    503,663   $851,909   $(2,607 $    20,959   $    1,476,427    
            

 

The amounts of comprehensive income (loss) income attributable to Kennametal shareowners and noncontrolling interests are disclosed in Note 16.

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16.COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INCOME

Comprehensive income (loss) income is as follows:

 

 Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)  2011   2010 

 Net income

  $              73,573     $35,956   

 Unrealized loss on derivatives designated and qualified as cash flow hedges, net of income tax benefit of $6.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively

   (10,745)     (3,593)  

 Reclassification of unrealized loss on expired derivatives designated and qualified as cash flow hedges, net of income tax benefit of $0.2 million and $0.0 million, respectively

   309      46   

 Unrecognized net pension and other postretirement benefit gain (loss), net of income tax expense (benefit) of $0.3 million and ($0.6) million, respectively

   848      (2,186)  

 Reclassification of net pension and other postretirement benefit loss, net of income tax benefit of $0.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively

   1,287      1,861   

 Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax (benefit) expense of ($13.0) million and $51.9 million, respectively

   (69,877)     74,251   
           

 Total comprehensive (loss) income

   (4,605)     106,335   

 Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (114)     2,544   
           

 Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Kennametal Shareowners

  $(4,491)    $          103,791   
           
   

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
(in thousands)  2011  2010  2011  2010 

 

 

Net income

  $74,471   $44,290   $148,044   $80,246    

Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives designated and qualified as cash flow hedges, net of income tax (benefit) expense of ($0.5) million, $3.6 million, ($7.3) million and $1.4 million, respectively

   (789  5,780    (11,534  2,187    

Reclassification of unrealized (gain) loss on expired derivatives designated and qualified as cash flow hedges, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $0.1 million, ($0.1) million, ($0.1) million and ($0.1) million, respectively

   (186)    177    123    223    

Unrecognized net pension and other postretirement benefit gain (loss), net of income tax expense (benefit)of $0.1 million, $0.1 million, $0.4 million and ($0.5) million, respectively

   217    564    1,065    (1,622)   

Reclassification of net pension and other postretirement benefit loss, net of income tax benefit of $0.7 million, $1.0 million, $1.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively

   1,286    1,859    2,573    3,720    

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax expense (benefit)of ($18.2) million, ($4.3) million, ($60.0) million and $40.2 million, respectively

   (30,865  (7,293  (100,742  66,958    

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   44,134    45,377    39,529    151,712    

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (359  604    (473  3,148    

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Kennametal Shareowners

  $    44,493   $    44,773   $40,002   $    148,564    

 

 

 

17.GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets of acquired companies. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested at least annually for impairment. We perform our annual impairment tests during the June quarter in connection with our annual planning process, unless there are impairment indicators that warrant a test prior to that. We have noted no impairment indicators warranting additional testing.

A summary the carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each segment, as well as the changes in such, is as follows:

 

(in thousands)  Industrial   Infrastructure    Total   Industrial Infrastructure Total   

 

Goodwill

   $        411,945     $        250,225       $        662,170     $411,945   $250,225   $662,170    

Accumulated impairment losses

   (150,842)          (150,842)     (150,842  -    (150,842)   
         

 

Balance as of June 30, 2011

   $261,103     $250,225       $511,328     $261,103   $250,225   $511,328    
         

 

Adjustments

   $76     $-           $76     $76   $-   $76    

Translation

   (9,362)     (1,719)     (11,081)     (14,638  (2,009  (16,647)   
         

 

Change in goodwill

   (9,286)     (1,719)     (11,005)     (14,562  (2,009  (16,571)   
         

 

Goodwill

   402,659      248,506      651,165      397,383    248,216    645,599    

Accumulated impairment losses

   (150,842)          (150,842)     (150,842  -    (150,842)   
         

 

Balance as of September 30, 2011

   $251,817     $248,506       $500,323   

Balance as of December 31, 2011

  $    246,541   $    248,216   $    494,757    
         

 

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The components of our other intangible assets were as follows:

 

  Estimated   September 30, 2011   June 30, 2011   

Estimated

Useful Life

(in years)

   December 31, 2011 June 30, 2011 
(in thousands)  

Useful Life

(in years)

   Gross Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Gross Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   

Gross Carrying

Amount

   

Accumulated

Amortization

  

Gross Carrying

Amount

   

Accumulated  

Amortization  

 

 

Contract-based

   4 to 15          $              6,318     $(5,403)    $6,349     $(5,380)     4 to 15    $21,452    $(5,590 $6,349    $(5,380)   

Technology-based and other

   4 to 15     38,537      (24,664)     39,743      (25,442)     4 to 15     37,878     (23,829  39,743     (25,442)   

Customer-related

   10 to 20     111,541      (39,191)     113,977      (38,275)     10 to 20     109,256     (39,276  113,977     (38,275)   

Unpatented technology

   30     19,393      (5,720)     19,540      (4,740)     30     19,318     (5,883  19,540     (4,740)   

Trademarks

   5 to 20     10,759      (5,037)     10,902      (4,875)     5 to 20     12,385     (6,374  10,902     (4,875)   

Trademarks

         Indefinite     38,833      -           40,480      -           Indefinite     36,234     -    40,480     -      
                

Total

          $225,381     $          (80,015)    $          230,991     $          (78,712)      $236,523    $(80,952 $230,991    $(78,712)   
               

 

During the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2011, we entered into a technology license agreement in our infrastructure segment. This resulted in a $15.0 million increase of contract-based intangible assets. The technology license agreement will be amortized using the straight-line method over an estimated useful life of 10 years.

During the six months ended December 31, 2011, we recorded amortization expense of $3.5$6.7 million related to our other intangible assets and unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustments of $3.5$5.0 million.

18.    SEGMENT DATA

18.SEGMENT DATA

Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom and standard wear-resistant solutions, enabled through our advanced materials sciences, application knowledge and commitment to a sustainable environment. Our product offering includes a wide array of standard and custom solution products in metalworking, such as metalcutting tools and tooling systems, and advanced materials, such as cemented tungsten carbide products, to address customer demands. These products are offered through a variety of channels via an enterprise approach to customers in both of our operating segments.

The Industrial segment serves customers that operate in industrial end markets such as aerospace, defense, transportation and general engineering. The customers in these end markets manufacture engines, airframes, automobiles, trucks, ships and various industrial goods. The technology needs and level of customization vary by customer and industry served. We deliver value to our Industrial segment customers through our application expertise and diverse product offering.

The Infrastructure segment serves customers that operate in the earthworks and energy end markets. These customers support primary industries such as oil and gas, power generation, underground mining, surface and hard rock mining, highway construction and road maintenance. Generally, our Infrastructure segment customers are served through a customer intimacy model that allows us to offer full system solutions by gaining an in-depth understanding of our customers’ engineering needs. Our product offering promotes value by bringing enhanced performance and productivity to our customers’ processes and systems.

Corporate expenses related to executive retirement plans, the Company’s Board of Directors and strategic initiatives, as well as certain other costs, are reported as Corporate.

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Our external sales and operating income by segment are as follows:

 

Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)  2011 2010 
  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

Six Months Ended  

December 31,  

 
(in thousands)  2011 2010 2011 2010   

External sales:

        

Industrial

  $          417,819   $          330,658    $  409,887   $  369,139   $827,706   $699,797    

Infrastructure

   241,058    198,500     231,854    196,629    472,912    395,129    
   

 

Total external sales

  $658,877   $529,158    $641,741   $565,768   $  1,300,618   $  1,094,926    
   

 

Operating income:

        

Industrial

  $72,685   $36,108    $62,898   $42,157   $135,583   $78,265    

Infrastructure

   32,554    26,503     33,312    21,566    65,866    48,069    

Corporate

   (3,629  (5,099   (2,162  (2,106  (5,791  (7,205)   
   

 

Total operating income

  $101,610   $57,512    $94,048   $61,617   $195,658   $119,129    
   

 

Interest expense

  $5,487   $5,963    $5,256   $5,564   $10,743   $11,527    

Other expense, net

   574    1,911  

Other (income) expense, net

   (1,258  (253  (684  1,658    
   

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

  $95,549   $49,638  

Income before income taxes

  $90,050   $56,306   $185,599   $105,944    
   

 

19.    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On January 17, 2012, Kennametal announced that we signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Deloro Stellite Holdings 1 Limited (Deloro Stellite) from Duke Street Capital for approximately €277 million. The U.K.-based Deloro Stellite, with approximately €220 million in annual sales, is a global manufacturer and provider of alloy-based critical wear solutions for extreme environments involving high temperature, corrosion and abrasion. Deloro Stellite employs approximately 1,300 people across seven primary operating facilities globally, including locations in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, India and China. Through proprietary metal alloys and materials expertise as well as specialized engineering design and fabrication capabilities, Deloro Stellite delivers value-added, tailored wear solutions for customers in our current end markets of energy, which includes oil and gas and power generation, transportation, and aerospace.

We plan to fund the acquisition through existing credit facilities and operating cash flow, and remain committed to maintaining our investment grade ratings.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Kennametal Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of tooling, engineered components and advanced materials consumed in production processes. We believe that our reputation for manufacturing excellence, as well as our technological expertise and innovation in our principal products, has helped us to achieve a leading market presence in our primary markets. We believe we are one of the largest global providers of consumable metalcutting tools and tooling supplies. End users of our products include metalworking manufacturers and suppliers across a diverse array of industries, including the aerospace, defense, transportation, machine tool, light machinery and heavy machinery industries, as well as manufacturers, producers and suppliers in a number of other industries including coal mining, highway construction, quarrying, and oil and gas exploration and production industries. Our end users’ products include items ranging from airframes to coal mining, engines to oil wells and turbochargers to construction.

We experienced strong growth for the December quarter across both business segments and all regions. Our sales of $641.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 grew 13 percent compared to sales for the December quarter one year ago. Sales growth was primarily due to organic growth which includes both volume and price.

Raw materials prices have doubled compared to the prior year, but continue to stabilize. Our margin performance during the quarter reflected our ability to recover inflation costs related to these raw materials, primarily tungsten, our main raw material. We had previously executed appropriate pricing actions and have continued to maintain our cost discipline during the quarter. We continue to monitor changes in raw material prices to ensure appropriate pricing.

Operating income was $94.0 million, an increase of $32.4 million compared to operating income of $61.6 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in operating income was driven by higher sales volume, higher price realization and incremental restructuring benefits, partially offset by higher raw material costs.

We delivered a record December quarter earnings per diluted share of $0.91.

We had cash inflow from operating activities of $71.1 million during the six months ended December 31, 2011, driven by our operating performance. Capital expenditures were $35.6 million during the six months ended December 31, 2011.

In addition, we invested further in technology and innovation to continue delivering a high level of new products to our customers. Research and development expenses included in operating expense totaled $8.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011.

On January 17, 2012, Kennametal announced that we signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Deloro Stellite Holdings 1 Limited (Deloro Stellite) from Duke Street Capital for approximately €277 million. The U.K.-based Deloro Stellite, with approximately €220 million in annual sales, is a global manufacturer and provider of alloy-based critical wear solutions for extreme environments involving high temperature, corrosion and abrasion. Deloro Stellite employs approximately 1,300 people across seven primary operating facilities globally, including locations in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, India and China. Through proprietary metal alloys and materials expertise as well as specialized engineering design and fabrication capabilities, Deloro Stellite delivers value-added, tailored wear solutions for customers in our current end markets of energy, which includes oil and gas and power generation, transportation, and aerospace.

This acquisition is in alignment with our growth strategy and positions the Company to further achieve geographic and end market balance. The transaction is expected to be accretive to earnings in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. We plan to fund the acquisition through existing credit facilities and operating cash flow, and remain committed to maintaining our investment grade ratings.

The following narrative provides further discussion and analysis of our results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, as well as other pertinent matters.

RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS

SALES

Sales for the three months ended December 31, 2011 were $641.7 million, an increase of $75.9 million, or 13 percent, from $565.8 million in the prior year quarter. Sales increased due to organic growth of 14 percent offset by unfavorable impact of fewer business days. The improvement in sales was driven by better performance in both business segments and across all regions. Organic sales growth drivers were energy markets of 25 percent, aerospace and defense of 16 percent, earthworks market of 15 percent, general engineering of 12 percent and transportation of 7 percent.

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Kennametal Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of tooling, engineered components and advanced materials consumed in production processes. We believe that our reputation for manufacturing excellence, as well as our technological expertise and innovation in our principal products, has helped us to achieve a leading market presence in our primary markets. We believe we are one of the largest global providers of consumable metalcutting tools and tooling supplies. End users of our products include metalworking manufacturers and suppliers across a diverse array of industries, including the aerospace, defense, transportation, machine tool, light machinery and heavy machinery industries, as well as manufacturers, producers and suppliers in a number of other industries including coal mining, highway construction, quarrying, and oil and gas exploration and production industries. Our end users’ products include items ranging from airframes to coal mining, engines to oil wells and turbochargers to construction.

We experienced strong growth for the September quarter across both business segments and all regions. Our sales of $658.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 grew 25 percent compared to sales for the September quarter one year ago. We had record earnings per diluted share of $0.88 as a result of sales growth and record operating margins.

Operating income was $101.6 million, an increase of $44.1 million compared to operating income of $57.5 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in operating income was driven by higher sales volume and price realization, continued focus on cost containment and incremental restructuring benefits, partially offset by higher raw material costs.

We had cash outflow from operating activities of $7.2 million in the current year quarter due to higher inventory levels and higher payments related to incentive compensation. Capital expenditures were $11.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2011.

During the quarter we purchased 2 million shares of our capital stock under a previously announced share repurchase program for $66.7 million.

In addition, we invested further in technology and innovation to continue delivering a high level of new products to our customers. Research and development expenses included in operating expense totaled $9.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

The following narrative provides further discussion and analysis of our results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, as well as other pertinent matters.

RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS

SALES

Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2011 were $658.9 million, an increase of $129.7 million, or 25 percent, from $529.2 million in the prior year quarter. Sales increased due to organic growth of 17 percent, a 7 percent favorable impact from foreign currency effects and a favorable impact from more business days. The improvement in sales was driven by better performance in both business segments and across all regions. Organic sales growth drivers were general engineering of 22 percent, demand in energy markets of 19 percent and growth of 14 percent in both the transportation and earthworks markets.

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was $251.1 million, an increase of $62.4 million from $188.7 million in the prior year quarter. This increase was primarily due to increased organic sales of $87.0 million, favorable foreign currency effects of $15.3 million, partially offset by higher raw material costs. The gross profit margin for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was 38.1 percent, as compared to 35.7 percent generated in the prior year quarter.

OPERATING EXPENSE

Operating expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011 increased $21.0 million or 16.8 percent to $146.0 million compared to $125.0 million in the prior year quarter. The increase is primarily due to unfavorable impact of foreign currency results of $8.3 million, an increase in employment costs of $7.8 million, including higher sales compensation of $3.2 million due to better operating performance and an increase of $2.0 million related to strategic initiatives.

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    AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

 

 

Sales for the six months ended December 31, 2011 were $1,300.6 million, an increase of $205.6 million, or 19 percent, from $1,095.0 million in the prior year quarter. Sales increased due to organic growth of 16 percent and a 3 percent favorable impact from foreign currency effects. The improvement in sales was driven by better performance in both business segments and across all regions. Organic sales growth drivers were energy markets of 22 percent, general engineering of 17 percent, earthworks market of 15 percent, aerospace and defense of 12 percent and transportation of 10 percent.

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2011 was $231.9 million, an increase of $31.9 million from $200.0 million in the prior year quarter. This increase was primarily due to increased organic sales of $79.4 million, partially offset by higher raw material costs. The gross profit margin for the three months ended December 31, 2011 was 36.1 percent, as compared to 35.4 percent generated in the prior year quarter.

Gross profit for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was $482.9 million, an increase of $94.1 million from $388.8 million in the prior year quarter. This increase was primarily due to increased organic sales of $170.5 million, partially offset by higher raw material costs. The gross profit margin for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was 37.1 percent, as compared to 35.5 percent generated in the prior year quarter.

OPERATING EXPENSE

Operating expense for the three months ended December 31, 2011 increased $2.5 million or 1.9 percent to $134.6 million compared to $132.1 million in the prior year quarter. The increase is primarily due to an increase in employment costs of $5.6 million, including higher sales compensation of $3.6 million due to better operating performance, partially offset by lower professional fees of $2.0 million.

Operating expense for the six months ended December 31, 2011 increased $23.5 million or 9.1 percent to $280.6 million compared to $257.1 million in the prior year quarter. The increase is primarily due to an increase in employment costs of $13.4 million, including higher sales compensation of $6.8 million due to better operating performance and unfavorable impact of foreign currency results of $8.7 million.

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

During fiscal year 2011, we completed our restructuring plans to reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies. These actions related to the rationalization of certain manufacturing and service facilities as well as other employment cost reduction programs. As the restructuring programs were completed in fiscal 2011, there were no restructuring and related charges for the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2011. The Company’s restructuring programs are expected to deliverdelivering annual ongoing pre-tax savings of approximately $170 million now that all programs are fully implemented.

Restructuring and related charges recorded during the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2010 amounted to $4.3$5.1 million, including $3.3$3.8 million of restructuring charges.charges, of which $0.5 million were related to inventory disposals and recorded in cost of goods sold. Restructuring related charges of $1.0$0.5 million and $0.8 million were recorded in cost of goods sold and operating expense, respectively, during the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2010.

Restructuring and related charges recorded during the six months ended December 31, 2010 amounted to $9.4 million, including $7.1 million of restructuring charges, of which $0.5 million were related to inventory disposals and recorded in cost of goods sold. Restructuring related charges of $1.5 million and $0.8 million were recorded in cost of goods sold and operating expense, respectively, during the six months ended December 31, 2010.

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense was $5.5 million and $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.of $5.3 million decreased $0.3 million or 5.5 percent, from $5.6 million in the prior year quarter. Interest expense for the six months ended December 31, 2011 of $10.7 million decreased $0.8 million or 6.8 percent, from $11.5 million in the prior year quarter.

OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET

Other expense,income, net for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 was $0.6$1.3 million compared to $1.9$0.3 million for the prior year quarter. The decreaseincrease was primarily driven by favorable foreign currency transaction results of $0.8$1.6 million.

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Other income, net for the six months ended December 31, 2011 was $0.7 million compared to other expense, net of $1.7 million for the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily driven by favorable foreign currency transaction results of $2.4 million.

INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 and 2010 was 23.017.3 percent and 27.621.3 percent, respectively. The current year rate reflectswas favorably impacted by a $4.2 million reduction of a valuation allowance in the Netherlands in the quarter as well as stronger operating results under our pan-European operations. The prior year rate benefitted from the RD&E credit extension.

The effective income tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was 20.2 percent and 24.3 percent, respectively. The current year rate was favorably impacted by a $4.2 million reduction of a valuation allowance in the Netherlands in the quarter and the favorable impact of stronger operating results under our pan-European business strategy.operations.

Deferred income taxes are recognized based onDuring the future income tax effects (using enacted tax laws and rates) of differences in the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and tax purposes. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is “more likely than not” that some or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. During 2012,quarter, we expect to generate taxable income in jurisdictions where we have a valuation allowance recorded against our net deferred tax assets. The corresponding impact of the realization on the effective tax rate is expected to be immaterial. We believeassessed the sustainability of future income in these jurisdictions remains uncertain. Accordingly,the Netherlands. Based on this assessment, we havebelieve that it is more likely than not adjustedthat we will be able to realize a portion of the valuation allowance against the remaining net deferred tax assets. Weassets in this jurisdiction. Accordingly we recorded a valuation allowance adjustment of $4.2 million that reduced tax expense. With respect to the other jurisdictions, we will continue to monitor our ability to realize the net deferred tax assets in these jurisdictions, and if appropriate, will adjust the valuation allowance. Such an adjustment would likelymay result in a material reduction to tax expense in the period the adjustment occurs.

BUSINESS SEGMENT REVIEW

We operate two reportable segments consisting of Industrial and Infrastructure. Expenses that are not allocated are reported in Corporate. Segment determination is based upon internal organizational structure, the manner in which we organize segments for making operating decisions and assessing performance, the availability of separate financial results and materiality considerations.

INDUSTRIAL

 

00000000000000000000
Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)  2011   2010 
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
  December 31,   December 31, 
(in thousands)  2011   2010   2011   2010 

External sales

  $417,819    $330,658    $        409,887    $        369,139    $        827,706    $        699,797  

Operating income

   72,685     36,108     62,898     42,157     135,583     78,265  

For the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2011, Industrial external sales increased by 2611 percent driven by organic sales growth of 17 percent, favorable foreign currency impact of 8 percent and a favorable impact from more business days.growth. On an organic basis, sales increased in all served market sectors led by strong growth in aerospace and defense of 16 percent, general engineering and transportation sales of 2212 percent and 14a 7 percent respectively.increase in transportation. The aerospace and defense end markets’ growth is due to the significant increase in commercial aircraft production. Growth in the general engineering end markets is attributable to new orders for industrial machinery as manufacturers have increased their capital spending, and the growth in the transportation end markets was due to the overall increase in global vehicles sales and production, particularly light-vehicles. On a regional basis, organic sales increased by approximately 24 percent in Europe, 1915 percent in the Americas, and 713 percent in Europe and 1 percent in Asia. The increase in the Americas and Europe was driven by growth in the general engineering end markets and the growth in Asia was driven by the transportation end markets. For comparison purposes, organic sales increased by approximately 48 percent in Asia, 34 percent in Europe and 31 percent in the Americas during the three months ended December 31, 2010.

For the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2011, Industrial operating income increased $36.6$20.7 million. The primary drivers of the increase in operating income were higher organic sales of $55.9$42.0 million, and price realization, partially offset by an increase in raw material costs.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

 Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)  2011   2010 

 External sales

  $        241,058    $        198,500  

 Operating income

   32,554     26,503  

For the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011, InfrastructureIndustrial external sales increased by 2118 percent, driven by organic sales growth of 14 percent and favorable foreign currency impact of 4 percent. On an organic basis, sales increased in all served market sectors led by strong growth in general engineering of 17 percent, aerospace and defense of 12 percent and transportation of 10 percent, respectively. Growth in the general engineering end markets is attributable to new orders for industrial machinery as manufacturers have increased their capital spending and the aerospace and defense end markets’ growth is due to a significant increase in commercial aircraft production. The growth in the transportation end markets was due to an overall increase in global vehicles sales and production, particularly light-vehicles, as well as an increase in replacements for commercial vehicles. On a regional basis, organic sales increased by approximately 18 percent in Europe, 17 percent in the Americas and 4 percent in Asia. The increase in the Americas and Europe was driven by growth in the general engineering end markets, and the growth in Asia was driven by the transportation end markets.

For the six months ended December 31, 2011, Industrial operating income increased $57.3 million. The primary drivers of the increase in operating income were higher organic sales of $96.2 million, partially offset by increase in raw material costs.

INFRASTRUCTURE

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
 (in thousands)  2011   2010   2011   2010 

 External sales

  $        231,854    $        196,629    $        472,912    $        395,129  

 Operating income

   33,312     21,566     65,866     48,069  

For the three months ended December 31, 2011, Infrastructure external sales increased by 18 percent, driven by organic sales growth of 19 percent offset by unfavorable impact of fewer business days. The organic increase was driven by higher sales in the energy and earthworks markets of 25 percent and 15 percent, respectively. Energy related product sales increased due to higher U.S. and international rig counts. Sales in the earthworks end markets increased due to continued mining capacity expansion and the increase in construction machinery production. On a regional basis, organic sales increased by approximately 34 percent in Asia, 16 percent in the Americas and 10 percent in Europe. The increase in Asia and the Americas was driven by the performance in the earthworks markets, while the European increase was more evenly split between both the earthworks and energy markets. For comparison purposes, organic sales increased by approximately 24 percent in Asia, 21 percent in the Americas and 12 percent in Europe during the three months ended December 31, 2010.

For the three months ended December 31, 2011, Infrastructure operating income increased $11.7 million. Operating income grew primarily due to higher organic sales of $37.6 million, partially offset by increase in raw material costs and unfavorable business mix of $4.5 million.

For the six months ended December 31, 2011, Infrastructure external sales increased by 20 percent, driven by organic sales growth of 18 percent and favorable foreign currency effects of 42 percent. The organic increase was driven by higher sales in the energy and earthworks markets of 1922 percent and 1415 percent, respectively. Energy related product sales increased due to higher U.S. and international rig counts, as well as increased shale production. Sales in the earthworks end markets increased due to continued mining capacity expansion and the increase in construction machinery production. On a regional basis, organic sales increased by approximately 2526 percent in Asia, 16 percent in the Americas and 14 percent in Europe. The increase in Asia and the Americas was driven by the performance in the earthworks markets, while the European increase was more evenly split between both the earthworks and energy markets.

For the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011, Infrastructure operating income increased $6.1$17.8 million. Operating income grew primarily due to higher organic sales of $33.7$71.3 million, and price realization, despite significantly higherpartially offset by increase in raw material costs.costs and unfavorable business mix of $6.4 million.

CORPORATE

 

Three months ended September 30 (in thousands)  2011 2010 
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
  December 31, December 31, 
(in thousands)          2011         2010         2011         2010 

Corporate unallocated expense

   $           (3,629  $          (5,099  $        (2,162)  $        (2,106)  $        (5,791)  $        (7,205) 

For the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2011, unallocated expense increased $0.1 million to $2.2 million.

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

For the six months ended December 31, 2011, unallocated expense decreased $1.5$1.4 million to $3.6$5.8 million. The decrease was primarily due to lower strategic project spending of $2.1$3.1 million.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash flow from operations is our primary source of funding for capital expenditures and internal growth.

ToOn October 21, 2011, we entered into an amendment to our 2010 Credit Agreement, which is used to augment cash from operations and as an additional source of funds, we maintain a syndicated,funds. The five-year, multi-currency, revolving credit facility (2010(2011 Credit Agreement) that originally extendedextends to June 2015.October 2016. The 20102011 Credit Agreement permits revolving credit loans of up to $500.0$600.0 million for working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. The 20102011 Credit Agreement allows for borrowings in U.S. dollars, euro, Canadian dollars, pound sterling and Japanese yen. Interest payable under the 20102011 Credit Agreement is based upon the type of borrowing under the facility and may be (1) LIBOR plus an applicable margin, (2) the greater of the prime rate or the Federal Funds effective rate plus an applicable margin, or (3) fixed as negotiated by us.

The 20102011 Credit Agreement requires us to comply with various restrictive and affirmative covenants, including two financial covenants: a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio (as those terms are defined in the agreement). We were in compliance with these financial covenants as of September 30,December 31, 2011. We had no borrowings outstanding under the 20102011 Credit Agreement as of September 30,December 31, 2011. For the six months ended December 31, 2011 average borrowings outstanding under the 2010 and 2011 Credit Agreements were approximately $97 million.

Borrowings under the 20102011 Credit Agreement are guaranteed by our significant domestic subsidiaries.

Our $300 million Senior Unsecured Notes due in June 2012 were reclassified to current maturities of long-term debt as of June 30, 2011. The repayment of this debt is expected to be financed in due course through a new corporate bond issuance.

On October 21,We consider the unremitted earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries that have not previously been taxed in the U.S., to be permanently reinvested. As of December 31, 2011, the amount of cash, cash equivalents and short term intercompany advances held by foreign subsidiaries that would not be available for use in the United States on a long term basis, without incurring U.S. federal and state income tax consequences was approximately $290 million. We have not, nor do we entered into an amendmentanticipate the need to, repatriate funds to the U.S. to satisfy domestic liquidity needs arising in the ordinary course of business, including liquidity needs associated with our 2010 Credit Agreement. The amendment provides additional liquidity by increasing the size of the facility from $500 million to $600 million and extending the term to October 2016. The amendment also provides for improved pricing. The financial covenants and other key provisions remain unchanged.domestic debt service requirements.

At September 30,December 31, 2011, cash and cash equivalents were $102.5$128.5 million, total debt was $312.7$307.9 million and total Kennametal shareowners’ equity was $1,568.3$1,610.2 million. Our current senior credit ratings are at investment grade levels. We believe that our current financial position, liquidity and credit ratings provide access to the capital markets. We continue to closely monitor our liquidity position and the condition of the capital markets, as well as the counterparty risk of our credit providers.

On January 17, 2012 we announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the Deloro Stellite Holdings 1 Limited from Duke Street Capital for approximately €277 million. We plan to fund the acquisition through existing facilities and operating cash flow, and remain committed to maintaining our investment grade ratings.

There have been no other material changes in our contractual obligations and commitments since June 30, 2011.

Cash Flow Provided by Operating Activities

During the six months ended December 31, 2011, cash flow provided by operating activities was $71.1 million, compared to $67.4 million for the prior year period. Cash flow used for operating activities for the current year period consisted of net income and non-cash items amounting to an inflow of $194.2 million, partially offset by changes in certain assets and liabilities netting to $123.1 million. Contributing to the changes in certain assets and liabilities was an increase in inventory of $83.4 million driven by higher inventory levels to meet higher demand, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $67.3 million driven by payment of $27.0 million of incentive compensation and decrease in other of $3.5 million, offset by a decrease in accounts receivable of $23.2 million and an increase in accrued income taxes of $7.8 million.

During the six months ended December 31, 2010, cash flow provided by operating activities consisted of net income and non-cash items amounting to an inflow of $141.5 million, partially offset by changes in certain assets and liabilities netting to $74.1 million. Contributing to the changes in certain assets and liabilities was an increase in inventory of $45.1 million driven by an increase in production to meet higher demand and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $21.2 million.

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    AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

 

 

Cash Flow (Used for) Provided by Operating Activities

During the three months ended September 30, 2011, cash flow used for operating activities was $7.2 million, compared to cash flow provided by operating activities of $26.4 million for the prior year period. Cash flow used for operating activities for the current year period consisted of net income and non-cash items amounting to an inflow of $106.9 million, partially offset by changes in certain assets and liabilities netting to $114.1 million. Contributing to the changes in certain assets and liabilities was a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $64.7 million driven by payment of $27.0 million of incentive compensation and an increase in inventory of $62.7 million driven by higher inventory levels to meet higher demand, partially offset by decrease in accounts receivable of $12.3 million.

During the three months ended September 30, 2010, cash flow provided by operating activities consisted of net income and non-cash items amounting to $68.7 million, partially offset by changes in certain assets and liabilities netting to $42.3 million. Contributing to the changes in certain assets and liabilities was an increase in inventory of $34.0 million driven by an increase in production to meet expected increases in demand, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $9.6 million, and a decrease in other of $5.8 million, partially offset by an increase in domestic and foreign income taxes of $6.3 million.

Cash Flow Used for Investing Activities

Cash flow used for investing activities was $11.0$43.9 million for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011, compared to $8.7$12.6 million in the prior year period. During the current year period cash flow used for investing activities included capital expenditures, net of $11.1$33.0 million, which consisted primarily of equipment upgrades.upgrades and $10.0 million for the purchase of a technology license intangible in our infrastructure segment.

ForDuring the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2010, cash flow used for investing activities included capital expenditures, net of $10.0$13.7 million, which consisted primarily of softwarean Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and equipment upgrades.

Cash Flow Used for Financing Activities

Cash flow used for financing activities was $72.6$84.8 million for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011 compared to $26.3$39.2 million in the prior year period. During the current year period, cash flow used for financing activities included $66.7 million used for the purchase of capital stock, $9.8$21.1 million of cash dividends paid to shareowners and $3.8$7.2 million of other, partially offset by $5.7$10.9 million of dividend reinvestment and the effect of employee benefit and stock plans and $2.1 million net increase in borrowings.plans.

ForDuring the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2010, cash flow used for financing activities included a $17.2$19.9 million of cash dividends paid to shareowners, $17.6 million net decrease in borrowings and $10.0$10.3 million used for the repurchase of capital stock, partially offset by $10.2 million of cash dividends paid to shareowners.dividend reinvestment and the effect of employee benefit and stock plans.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Working capital was $429.7$474.0 million at September 30,December 31, 2011, a decreasean increase of $16.4$27.9 million from $446.1 million at June 30, 2011. The decreaseincrease in working capital was driven primarily by an increase in inventories of $51.1 million driven by higher inventory levels to meet higher demand, a decrease in other current liabilities of $44.5 million driven primarily by the payout of incentive compensation , a decrease in accounts payable of $26.6 million due to the timing of payments and a decrease in accrued expenses of $24.2 million due to the timing of payments, partially offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $102.0$76.0 million due to the purchase of capital stock and dividend payment and a decrease in accounts receivable of $27.1 million, partially offset by an increase in inventories of $39.6 million driven by higher inventory levels to meet higher demand, a decrease in accounts payable of $35.9 million due to the timing of payments, a decrease in other current liabilities of $28.3 million and a decrease in accrued expenses of $15.4 million due to the payout of incentive compensation.$42.9 million. Foreign currency effects accounted for $40.3$57.7 million of the working capital change.

Property, plant and equipment, net decreased $28.7$39.8 million from $697.1 million at June 30, 2011 to $668.4$657.3 million at September 30,December 31, 2011, primarily due to depreciation expense of $20.7$41.3 million, and unfavorable foreign currency impact of $18.4$27.6 million and capital disposals of $2.6 million, partially offset by capital additions of $11.6$35.6 million.

At September 30,December 31, 2011, other assets were $752.5$767.6 million, a decrease of $17.3$2.2 million from $769.8 million at June 30, 2011. The driver for the decrease was a decrease in goodwill andof $16.6 million partially offset by an increase in other assets of $9.0 million, increase in other intangible assets of $11.0$3.3 million and $6.9 million, respectively.increase in deferred income taxes of $2.2 million. The change in goodwill was primarily due to foreign currency translation effects. The decreaseincrease in other assets was primarily due to increase in pension assets due to higher return on plan assets and prepaid royalty. The increase in other intangible assets was due to a technology license intangible asset acquisition in our infrastructure segment for $15.0 million offset by amortization expense of $3.5$6.7 million and unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustments of $3.5$5.0 million.

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Foreign currency effects accounted for $5.6 million in the change in deferred income taxes.

Kennametal shareowners’ equity was $1,568.3$1,610.2 million at September 30,December 31, 2011, a decrease of $69.8$27.9 million from $1,638.1 million at June 30, 2011. The decrease was primarily due to foreign currency translation adjustments of $69.9$100.7 million, purchase of capital stock of $66.7 million and cash dividends paid to shareowners of $9.8$21.1 million, partially offset by net income attributable to Kennametal of $72.0$145.7 million and capital stock issued under employee benefit and stock plans of $11.1$19.8 million.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The operation of our business has exposed us to certain liabilities and compliance costs related to environmental matters. We are involved in various environmental cleanup and remediation activities at certain of our locations.

Superfund Sites We are involved as a PRP at various sites designated by the US EPA as Superfund sites. For certain of these sites, we have evaluated the claims and potential liabilities and have determined that neither are material, individually or in the aggregate. For certain other sites, proceedings are in the very early stages and have not yet progressed to a point where it is possible to estimate the ultimate cost of remediation, the timing and extent of remedial action that may be required by governmental authorities or the amount of our liability alone or in relation to that of any other PRPs.

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

Other EnvironmentalWe establish and maintain reserves for other potential environmental costs, which amounted to $4.8$4.7 million and $5.4 million as of September 30,December 31, 2011 and June 30, 2011, respectively. This accrual represents anticipated costs associated with the remediation of these issues. We recorded favorable foreign currency translation adjustments of $0.5$0.6 million and cash payments of $0.1 million against the reserve for the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2011.

The reserves we have established for environmental liabilities represent our best current estimate of the costs of addressing all identified environmental situations, based on our review of currently available evidence, and taking into consideration our prior experience in remediation and that of other companies, as well as public information released by the US EPA, other governmental agencies, and by the PRP groups in which we are participating. Although the reserves currently appear to be sufficient to cover these environmental liabilities, there are uncertainties associated with environmental liabilities, and we can give no assurance that our estimate of any environmental liability will not increase or decrease in the future. The reserved and unreserved exposures for all environmental concerns could change substantially due to factors such as the nature and extent of contamination, changes in remedial requirements, technological changes, discovery of new information, the financial strength of other PRPs, the identification of new PRPs and the involvement of and direction taken by the government on these matters.

We maintain a Corporate EHS Department, as well as an EHS Steering Committee, to monitor compliance with environmental regulations and to oversee remediation activities. In addition, we have designated EHS coordinators who are responsible for each of our global manufacturing facilities. Our financial management team periodically meets with members of the Corporate EHS Department and the Corporate Legal Department to review and evaluate the status of environmental projects and contingencies. On a quarterly basis, we review financial provisions and reserves for environmental contingencies and adjust these reserves when appropriate.

DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

There have been no changes to our critical accounting policies since June 30, 2011.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

See Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements set forth in Part I Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for a description of new accounting standards.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

There have been no material changes to our market risk exposure since June 30, 2011.

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). The Company’s disclosure controls were designed to provide a reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. It should be noted that the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote. However, the controls have been designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving the controls’ stated goals. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30,December 31, 2011.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED  SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

 Period Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
(1)
  Average Price  
Paid per Share  
  Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
  Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
(2)
 

 July 1 through July 31, 2011

  12,180           $43.78    -         6,505,100   

 August 1 through August 31, 2011

  1,880,886    33.37    1,830,296     4,674,804   

 September 1 through September 30, 2011

  178,170    34.07    169,704     4,505,100   

 Total

  2,071,236           $33.49    2,000,000    
  
Period 

Total Number of

Shares Purchased

(1)

  

Average Price

Paid per Share

  

Total Number of Shares

Purchased as Part of

Publicly Announced

Plans or Programs

  

Maximum Number of  

Shares that May Yet  

Be Purchased Under  

the Plans or Programs  

(2)   

 

October 1 through October 31, 2011

  -        $          -        -        4,505,100    

November 1 through November 30, 2011

  4,584    38.02    -        4,505,100    

December 1 through December 31, 2011

  1,060    37.08    -        4,505,100    

Total

  5,644    $      37.85    -          
  

 

(1) 

During the current period, employees delivered 63,2731,956 shares of restricted stock to Kennametal, upon vesting, to satisfy tax withholding requirements and 7,963740 shares were purchased on the open market on behalf of Kennametal to fund the Company’s dividend reinvestment program as well as the Company’s 401(k) basicmatching and matching contribution.discretionary contribution, respectively. Also, during the current period employees delivered 1,782 shares of restricted stock to Kennametal, upon vesting, to satisfy tax withholding requirements and 1,166 shares of Kennametal stock as payment for the exercise price of stock options.

(2) 

On October 26, 2010, the Company publicly announced a repurchase program for up to 8 million shares of its outstanding common stock.

ITEM 5.OTHER  INFORMATION

On January 24, 2012, the Board of Directors of Kennametal Inc. (the Company) adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the Bylaws), effective immediately upon adoption, to supersede and replace the existing bylaws of the Company. The Bylaws were revised to provide clarifying language as it relates to shareholder proposals as well as enhanced shareholder/proponent disclosure requirements.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

 

(2)Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation or succession
(2.1)Share Sale and Purchase Agreement relating to Deloro Stellite Holdings 1 Limited dated January 13, 2012Filed herewith.
(2.2)Warranty Agreement relating to Deloro Stellite Holdings 1 Limited dated January 13, 2012Filed herewith.
(3)Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
(3.1)Amended and Restated Bylaws of Kennametal Inc.

Exhibit 3.3 of the Form 8-K

filed January 26, 2012 is

incorporated herein by reference

(10) Material Contracts  
(10.1) Amendment No. 1, dated as of October 21, 2011, to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among Kennametal Inc., Kennametal Europe GmbH, Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America N.A., London Branch, PNC Bank, National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., U.S. Bank National Association, Comerica Bank, Commerzbank AG, New York and Grand Cayman Branches, The Huntington National Bank, First Commonwealth Bank and Intesa Sanpaolo S.P.A.S.P.A  

Exhibit 10.1 of the Form 8-K

filed on October 27, 2011 is

incorporated herein by

reference

(10.2)Form of Kennametal Inc. Performance Unit Award (granted under the Kennametal Inc. Stock and Incentive Plan of 2010) (effective August 2011)Filed herewith.

(31) Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications  
(31.1) Certification executed by Carlos M. Cardoso, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kennametal Inc.  Filed herewith.
(31.2) Certification executed by Frank P. Simpkins, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kennametal Inc.  Filed herewith.
(32) Section 1350 Certifications  
(32.1) Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, executed by Carlos M. Cardoso, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kennametal Inc., and Frank P. Simpkins, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kennametal Inc.  Filed herewith.
(101) XBRL  
(101.INS)** XBRL Instance Document  Filed herewith.
(101.SCH)** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document  Filed herewith.
(101.CAL)**

(101.DEF)**

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

Filed herewith.
(101.DEF)**

XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase

  

Filed herewith.

Filed herewith.

(101.LAB)** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document  Filed herewith.
(101.PRE)** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document  Filed herewith.

 

 **The XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed “filed” or part of a registration statement or prospects for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of these sections.

SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

   KENNAMETAL INC.
Date: NovemberFebruary 8, 20112012  By: 

/s/ Martha A. Bailey

 

   Martha A. Bailey
   Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller

 

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