Actuant Reports Fourth Quarter Results; Increases Fiscal 2011 Guidance

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Actuant Corporation (NYSE: ATU) today announced results for its fourth quarter ended August 31, 2010.

Highlights

    --  82% year-over-year increase in diluted earnings per share from
        continuing operations ("EPS") to $0.31 (excluding special items - see
        attached reconciliation of earnings.)
    --  Core revenue growth (total sales less the impact of acquisitions,
        divestitures and foreign currency rate changes) of 18%. Significant
        year-over-year core sales growth in Industrial and Engineered Solutions
        segments of 33% and 37%, respectively.
    --  Operating profit margin expansion of 360 basis points, excluding
        restructuring costs.
    --  Robust cash flow from operating activities totaling $52 million.
    --  Completed the Selantic acquisition, strengthening the Cortland
        engineered cable and rope business.
    --  Announced intention to divest the European Electrical business to focus
        on platforms that are central to strategic growth initiatives.

Robert C. Arzbaecher, Chairman and CEO of Actuant commented, "Actuant had a strong fourth quarter and finished the year on a positive note. In particular, we were pleased to see double-digit core sales growth for the second straight quarter and excellent cash flow. Our fourth quarter core revenue growth of 18% exceeded the high-end of our expectations with strong growth in both Industrial and Engineered Solutions. The increased volumes, along with continued margin improvement, drove the robust EPS growth. Free cash flow also exceeded our forecast due to higher earnings and strong working capital management. I am tremendously proud of what the Actuant team has achieved this year, especially our second half results, and am equally enthusiastic about our prospects for 2011."

Consolidated Results

In September, the Company announced its intention to divest its European Electrical business. The results of operations for this business, as well as the previously announced non-cash asset impairment charge, are reported in discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. Operating results for the fourth quarter and all prior periods have been reclassified for comparability.

Consolidated sales for the fourth quarter were $310 million, 19% higher than the comparable prior year quarter. Core sales increased 18% with acquisitions contributing an additional 4%, offset by the stronger U.S. dollar (-3%). The fiscal 2010 fourth quarter net loss was $16.8 million, or ($0.22) per share compared to net earnings and EPS of $16.5 million and $0.24, respectively, in the comparable prior year quarter. The current year quarter included a $37.7 million ($0.51 per diluted share) loss from discontinued operations, primarily the result of the $36.1 million non-cash asset impairment charge related to the planned divestiture of the European Electrical business. Prior year fourth quarter net earnings included a $12.6 million ($0.18 per diluted share) net gain from discontinued operations, primarily reflecting the divestiture of Acme Aerospace. Earnings and EPS from continuing operations in the fiscal 2010 fourth quarter were $20.9 million and $0.29, respectively, compared to $3.9 million and $0.06 in the comparable prior year quarter. Results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 included pre-tax restructuring costs (including those reported in cost of products sold) of $2.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share. Fiscal 2009 fourth quarter continuing operations results included pre-tax restructuring costs of $9.1 million, ($0.09 per diluted share) as well as a $2.1 million ($0.02 per diluted share) pre-tax debt extinguishment charge. Excluding these items, EPS from continuing operations was $0.31 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, 82% higher than the $0.17 in the prior year. (See attached reconciliation of earnings.)

Sales for the year ended August 31, 2010 were $1,161 million, 4% higher than the $1,118 million in the comparable prior year period. Excluding the impact of acquisitions (+1%) and the weaker US dollar (+1%), full year core sales increased 2%. Net earnings for the year ended August 31, 2010 were $24.0 million or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to $13.7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share in the comparable prior year period. Earnings and EPS from continuing operations for the year ended August 31, 2010 were $70.4 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, compared to $26.0 million, or $0.43 per diluted share for the comparable prior year period. Full year fiscal 2010 results include pre-tax restructuring costs of $16.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, as well as income tax adjustments of $0.6 million or $0.01 per diluted share. Results from continuing operations for the year ended August 31, 2009 included $31.3 million ($0.29 per diluted share) of pre-tax asset impairment charges, $20.8 million ($0.20 per diluted share) of pre-tax restructuring costs and a $1.7 million ($0.02 per diluted share) pre-tax debt extinguishment charge. Excluding these items, current year diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.08, a 15% improvement from $0.94 in the comparable prior year period. (See attached reconciliation of earnings.)

Segment Results


Industrial Segment

(US $ in millions)

                                Three Months Ended  Twelve Months Ended
                                August 31,          August 31,

                                2010   2009         2010    2009

Sales                           $85.7  $61.8        $300.0  $286.9

Operating Profit                $21.4  $11.3        $66.3   $67.5

Adjusted Operating Profit(1)    $21.8  $13.7        $72.2   $71.4

Adjusted Operating Profit %(1)  25.4%  22.2%        24.1%   24.9%



(1) Excludes restructuring costs of $0.4 million and $5.8 million for the three and twelve months ended August 31, 2010 and $2.4 million and $3.9 million for the three and twelve months ended August 31, 2009, respectively.

Fourth quarter fiscal 2010 Industrial segment sales were $86 million, 39% higher than the prior year. Excluding foreign currency rate changes (-3%), and the benefit of the Integrated Solutions (IS) acquisitions (+9%), Industrial segment core sales increased 33% due to robust demand across most markets. This 33% year-over-year core sales growth represents sequential improvement from the 20% increase in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. Operating profit margins (excluding restructuring costs) improved 320 basis points from the prior year despite unfavorable mix related to the recent IS acquisitions, due to the higher volumes as well as the benefit of restructuring actions.


Energy Segment

(US $ in millions)

                                Three Months Ended  Twelve Months Ended
                                August 31,          August 31,

                                2010   2009         2010    2009

Sales                           $61.2  $63.7        $235.7  $259.5

Operating Profit                $8.2   $11.1        $30.7   $44.1

Adjusted Operating Profit(2)    $8.3   $11.8        $32.7   $45.1

Adjusted Operating Profit %(2)  13.5%  18.5%        13.9%   17.4%



(2) Excludes restructuring costs of $0.1 million and $2.0 million for the three and twelve months ended August 31, 2010 and $0.7 million and $1.0 million for the three and twelve months ended August 31, 2009, respectively.

Fiscal 2010 fourth quarter year-over-year Energy segment sales decreased 4% to $61 million. Excluding the 4% unfavorable FX impact and 7% contribution from acquisitions, core sales declined 7% due primarily to continued weakness in mature market refinery maintenance activity, seismic exploration and large capital project based revenue. However, the core sales rate of change improved from -11% in the third quarter, and increased 8% sequentially, as emerging markets, alternative energy and adjacent markets generated increased activity. Fourth quarter operating profit margin (excluding restructuring costs) was 13.5%, a 60 basis point sequential improvement; however, it was below the prior year due to the unfavorable mix of lower product sales in relation to service and rental revenue.


Electrical Segment

(US $ in millions)

                                Three Months Ended  Twelve Months Ended
                                August 31,          August 31,

                                2010   2009         2010    2009

Sales                           $62.7  $58.8        $233.7  $242.0

Operating Profit (Loss)         $6.5   $0.8         $19.9   $3.3

Adjusted Operating Profit(3)    $7.4   $3.6         $24.4   $15.0

Adjusted Operating Profit %(3)  11.9%  6.1%         10.4%   6.2%



(3) Excludes restructuring costs of $0.9 million and $4.5 million for the three and twelve months ended August 31, 2010, respectively. Excludes restructuring costs of $2.8 million and $6.9 million for the three and twelve months ended August 31, 2009, respectively. The twelve months ended August 31, 2009 also excludes $4.8 million of impairment charges.

Electrical segment fiscal 2010 fourth quarter sales were $63 million, 7% higher than the comparable prior year quarter due to continued improvement in the North American marine and industrial markets. Electric utility and commercial construction market activity appears to have stabilized, albeit at low levels. Fourth quarter operating profit margin (excluding restructuring costs) increased 580 basis points from the prior year reflecting higher volumes and restructuring driven cost savings.


Engineered Solutions Segment

(US $ in millions)

                                Three Months Ended  Twelve Months Ended
                                August 31,          August 31,

                                2010    2009        2010    2009

Sales                           $100.8  $76.7       $391.1  $329.3

Operating Profit (Loss)         $9.5    $(2.7)      $31.7   $(28.4)

Adjusted Operating Profit(4)    $10.2   $0.3        $35.3   $6.5

Adjusted Operating Profit %(4)  10.2%   0.4%        9.0%    2.0%



(4) Excludes restructuring costs of $0.8 million and $3.6 million for the three and twelve months ended August 31, 2010 and $3.0 million and $8.3 million for the three and twelve months ended August 31, 2009. The twelve months ended August 31, 2009 also excludes $26.6 million of impairment charges.

Fourth quarter fiscal 2010 Engineered Solutions segment sales increased 31% from the prior year to $101 million. Excluding the impact of acquisitions (+2%) and the stronger U.S. dollar (-8%), year-over-year core sales growth was 37%. Fourth quarter sales benefited from continued strong demand from the automotive and European truck markets and significantly higher shipments to agriculture, construction equipment and North America truck customers. Fourth quarter operating margins (excluding restructuring costs) increased 980 basis points compared to the prior year due to restructuring driven cost reductions and substantially improved volumes.

Corporate

Corporate expenses for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, excluding restructuring charges of $0.3 million, were $7.7 million, an increase of approximately $2.7 million from last year. The increase is due to higher 401(k), salary and incentive compensation costs compared to last year's recessionary levels.

Financial Position

Net debt at August 31, 2010 was $327 million (total debt of $367 million less $40 million of cash). The Company deployed approximately $17 million during the quarter to fund the Selantic acquisition and reduced net debt by approximately $32 million as a result of strong operating cash flow. This was driven by solid earnings and effective working capital management. Notably, net primary working capital (accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable) contributed $18 million to cash flow from operating activities in the quarter, despite an 18% increase in core sales. At fiscal year-end, the Company's leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA) was below pre-recession levels and the entire $400 million revolver was available for borrowing to fund growth initiatives.

Outlook

Arzbaecher continued, "As we begin fiscal 2011, we expect the overall global economy to continue to grow at a modest pace. However, we anticipate that some of our businesses will grow faster than the overall Company average due to cyclical rebounds, similar to what we experienced in the fourth quarter in our industrial and vehicle related markets. In addition, our 2011 outlook has been adjusted to reflect the planned divestiture of the European Electrical business.

Excluding future acquisitions, we expect fiscal 2011 EPS from continuing operations in the range of $1.30-1.45, 20-35% higher than comparable fiscal 2010 results. Sales growth and margin expansion will drive most of the improvement. Sales are expected to approximate $1.225-1.275 billion with core growth between 6-10% for the year. Core growth is expected to be stronger in the first half of fiscal 2011 than in the back half due to more difficult comparisons. Projected free cash flow for fiscal 2011 is $130-140 million which, if attained, would represent the 11th consecutive year of free cash flow conversion to net earnings in excess of 100%. In addition, acquisition activity has increased and we are optimistic about the incremental potential such transactions could have on fiscal 2011 results. We expect to start the first quarter of fiscal 2011 off strong with sales in the $315-325 million range and EPS of $0.29-0.34, which at the mid-point is a 50% improvement year-over-year.

Actuant's diversification and execution rewarded shareholders in 2010, with robust demand and profit generation from many of our end markets and geographies, which more than offset the weakness in late cycle Energy markets. We are focused on our long-term organic and acquisition driven growth strategies. With our strong cash flow and borrowing capacity, we are well positioned financially to capitalize on these opportunities."

Conference Call Information

An investor conference call is scheduled for 10am CT today, September 29, 2010. Webcast information and conference call materials will be made available on the Actuant company website (www.actuant.com) prior to the start of the call.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain of the above comments represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Management cautions that these statements are based on current estimates of future performance and are highly dependent upon a variety of factors, which could cause actual results to differ from these estimates. Actuant's results are also subject to general economic conditions, variation in demand from customers, the impact of geopolitical activity on the economy, continued market acceptance of the Company's new product introductions, the successful integration of acquisitions, restructuring, operating margin risk due to competitive pricing and operating efficiencies, supply chain risk, material and labor cost increases, foreign currency fluctuations and interest rate risk. See the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further information regarding risk factors. Actuant disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or any other reason.

About Actuant Corporation

Actuant Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in more than 30 countries. The Actuant businesses are leaders in a broad array of niche markets including branded hydraulic and electrical tools and supplies; specialized products and services for energy related industries and highly engineered position and motion control systems. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Butler, Wisconsin. Actuant trades on the NYSE under the symbol ATU. For further information on Actuant and its businesses, visit the Company's website at www.actuant.com.

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Actuant Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

                                                   August 31,     August 31,

                                                   2010           2009

ASSETS

Current assets

 Cash and cash equivalents                         $ 40,222       $ 11,385

 Accounts receivable, net                          185,693        155,520

 Inventories, net                                  146,154        160,656

 Deferred income taxes                             30,701         20,855

 Other current assets, including assets of

 discontinued operations                           57,380         15,246

         Total current assets                      460,150        363,662

Property, plant and equipment, net                 108,382        129,118

Goodwill                                           704,889        711,522

Other intangible assets, net                       336,978        350,249

Other long-term assets                             11,304         13,880

         Total assets                              $ 1,621,703    $ 1,568,431

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities

 Short-term borrowings                             -              $ 4,964

 Trade accounts payable                            130,051        108,333

 Accrued compensation and benefits                 53,212         30,079

 Income taxes payable                              50,318         20,578

 Other current liabilities, including liabilities
 of

 discontinued operations                           112,256        71,140

         Total current liabilities                 345,837        235,094

Long-term debt, less current maturities            367,380        400,135

Deferred income taxes                              110,230        117,335

Pension and postretirement benefit accruals        28,072         37,662

Other long-term liabilities                        30,463         30,835

Shareholders' equity

 Capital stock                                     13,610         13,543

 Additional paid-in capital                        (175,157    )  (188,644    )

 Accumulated other comprehensive loss              (67,105     )  (24,599     )

 Stock held in trust                               (1,934      )  (1,766      )

 Deferred compensation liability                   1,934          1,766

 Retained earnings                                 968,373        947,070

         Total shareholders' equity                739,721        747,370

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity         $ 1,621,703    $ 1,568,431




Actuant Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

                             Three Months Ended      Twelve Months Ended

                             August 31,  August 31,  August 31,    August 31,

                             2010        2009        2010          2009

Net sales                    $ 310,362   $ 261,022   $ 1,160,508   $ 1,117,625

Cost of products sold        195,783     172,792     733,256       729,398

 Gross profit                114,579     88,230      427,252       388,227

Selling, administrative and  68,853      59,557      267,866       250,004
engineering expenses

Restructuring charges        2,188       8,074       15,597        19,530

Impairment charges           -           -           -             31,321

Amortization of intangible   5,946       5,358       22,017        19,644
assets

 Operating profit            37,592      15,241      121,772       67,728

Financing costs, net         7,744       10,684      31,859        41,849

Other (income) expense, net  349         198         711           (714        )

 Earnings from continuing
 operations before income

 tax expense                 29,499      4,359       89,202        26,593

Income tax expense           8,590       423         18,846        611

Earnings from continuing     20,909      3,936       70,356        25,982
operations

Gain (loss) from
discontinued operations, net (37,723   ) 12,580      (46,325     ) (12,259     )
of income taxes

Net earnings (loss)          $ (16,814 ) $ 16,516    $ 24,031      $ 13,723

Earnings from continuing
operations per share

 Basic                       $ 0.31      $ 0.06      $ 1.04        $ 0.45

 Diluted                     0.29        0.06        0.97          0.43

Earnings (loss) per share

 Basic                       $ (0.25   ) $ 0.26      $ 0.36        $ 0.24

 Diluted                     (0.22     ) 0.24        0.35          0.24

Weighted average common
shares outstanding

 Basic                       67,716      63,742      67,624        58,047

 Diluted                     74,369      71,554      74,209        66,064




 Actuant Corporation

 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 (In thousands)

 (Unaudited)

                                 Three Months Ended       Twelve Months Ended

                                 August 31,   August 31,  August 31,  August 31,

                                 2010         2009        2010        2009

 Operating Activities

 Net earnings (loss)             $ (16,814 )  $ 16,516    $ 24,031    $ 13,723

 Adjustments to reconcile net
 earnings (loss) to net cash
 provided by

 operating activities:

 Depreciation and amortization   12,796       13,480      51,875      51,978

 Stock-based compensation        2,355        2,208       8,399       8,609
 expense

 Amortization of debt discount   1,005        2,870       3,969       4,531
 and debt issuance costs

 Provision (benefit) for         (3,558    )  2,269       (2,876   )  (17,847  )
 deferred income taxes

 Impairment charges              36,139       -           36,139      58,274

 Net gain on disposal of         -            (15,831  )  (334     )  (15,831  )
 businesses

 Other non-cash adjustments      (148      )  1,176       (855     )  1,585

 Changes in operating assets
 and liabilities, excluding the
 effects of

 acquisitions and divestitures:

 Accounts receivable             14,048       2,875       (14,507  )  71,215

 Expiration of accounts
 receivable securitization       -            -           (37,106  )  -
 program

 Inventories                     (4,065    )  21,231      (7,964   )  57,963

 Prepaid expenses and other      1,445        252         3,817       1,075
 assets

 Trade accounts payable          8,047        6,090       32,727      (61,932  )

 Income taxes payable            6,765        (1,987   )  16,000      (9,180   )

 Accrued compensation and        10,367       (1,189   )  27,361      (25,836  )
 benefits

 Other accrued liabilities       (16,870   )  (926     )  (19,590  )  8,388

 Net cash provided by operating  51,512       49,034      121,086     146,715
 activities

 Investing Activities

 Proceeds from sale of           163          1,255       1,236       1,862
 property, plant and equipment

 Proceeds from sale of           -            38,455      7,516       38,455
 businesses

 Capital expenditures            (6,753    )  (6,436   )  (19,966  )  (21,454  )

 Business acquisitions, net of   (16,618   )  (3,500   )  (45,866  )  (239,422 )
 cash acquired

 Net cash provided by (used in)  (23,208   )  29,774      (57,080  )  (220,559 )
 investing activities

 Financing Activities

 Net borrowings (repayments) on
 revolving credit facilities
 and

 short-term borrowings           (14,495   )  (79,542  )  (14,313  )  16,657

 Principal repayments on term    -            (113,562 )  -           (270,000 )
 loans

 Proceeds from issuance of term  -            -           -           115,000
 loan

 Proceeds from equity offering,               124,781                 124,781
 net of transaction costs

 Open market repurchases of 2%   -            (9,100   )  (22,894  )  (9,100   )
 Convertible Notes

 Debt issuance costs             -            (3,825   )  -           (9,158   )

 Stock option exercises,         1,623        550         3,315       4,024
 related tax benefits and other

 Cash dividend                   -            -           (2,702   )  (2,251   )

 Net cash used in financing      (12,872   )  (80,698  )  (36,594  )  (30,047  )
 activities

 Effect of exchange rate         2,509        (17      )  1,425       (7,273   )
 changes on cash

 Net increase (decrease) in      17,941       (1,907   )  28,837      (111,164 )
 cash and cash equivalents

 Cash and cash equivalents -     22,281       13,292      11,385      122,549
 beginning of period

 Cash and cash equivalents -     $ 40,222     $ 11,385    $ 40,222    $ 11,385
 end of period





ACTUANT
CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED DATA FROM
CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 (Dollars in
 thousands)

                 FISCAL 2009                                           FISCAL 2010

                 Q1        Q2        Q3        Q4        TOTAL         Q1        Q2        Q3        Q4        TOTAL

SALES

 INDUSTRIAL      $         $         $         $         $ 286,851     $         $         $         $         $ 299,983
 SEGMENT         90,524    71,682    62,843    61,802                  65,308    69,235    79,744    85,696

 ENERGY SEGMENT  73,982    59,526    62,251    63,731    259,490       64,065    53,862    56,645    61,151    235,723

 ELECTRICAL      67,383    59,629    56,218    58,758    241,988       54,065    54,927    61,967    62,743    233,702
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       103,385   72,872    76,308    76,731    329,296       89,202    89,414    111,712   100,772   391,100
 SEGMENT

  TOTAL          $         $         $         $         $             $         $         $         $         $
                 335,274   263,709   257,620   261,022   1,117,625     272,640   267,438   310,068   310,362   1,160,508

% SALES GROWTH

 INDUSTRIAL      4       % -18     % -38     % -37     % -23       %   -28     % -3      % 27      % 39      % 5         %
 SEGMENT

 ENERGY SEGMENT  49      % 37      % 7       % 5       % 22        %   -13     % -10     % -9      % -4      % -9        %

 ELECTRICAL      -22     % -29     % -34     % -21     % -27       %   -20     % -8      % 10      % 7       % -3        %
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       -23     % -44     % -47     % -37     % -38       %   -14     % 23      % 46      % 31      % 19        %
 SEGMENT

  TOTAL          -6      % -23     % -34     % -26     % -23       %   -19     % 1       % 20      % 19      % 4         %

OPERATING
PROFIT (LOSS)

 INDUSTRIAL      $         $         $         $         $ 71,368      $         $         $         $         $ 72,182
 SEGMENT         26,107    15,972    15,597    13,692                  13,854    15,847    20,703    21,778

 ENERGY SEGMENT  15,647    5,895     11,772    11,801    45,115        11,502    5,615     7,326     8,283     32,726

 ELECTRICAL      4,935     2,663     3,856     3,559     15,012        4,073     5,539     7,309     7,446     24,367
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       7,865     (2,735  ) 991       342       6,463         5,481     6,007     13,554    10,242    35,284
 SEGMENT

 CORPORATE /     (3,197  ) (5,013  ) (4,815  ) (5,042  ) (18,066   )   (5,471  ) (5,561  ) (7,351  ) (7,710  ) (26,093   )
 GENERAL

  TOTAL -
  EXCLUDING      $         $         $         $         $ 119,892     $         $         $         $         $ 138,466
  RESTRUCTURING  51,357    16,782    27,401    24,352                  29,439    27,447    41,541    40,039
  CHARGES

 RESTRUCTURING   (674    ) (2,564  ) (8,494  ) (9,111  ) (20,843   )   (2,831  ) (9,968  ) (1,448  ) (2,447  ) (16,694   )
 CHARGES

 IMPAIRMENT      (26,553 ) -         (4,768  ) -         (31,321   )   -         -         -         -         -
 CHARGES

  TOTAL          $         $         $         $         $ 67,728      $         $         $         $         $ 121,772
                 24,130    14,218    14,139    15,241                  26,608    17,479    40,093    37,592

OPERATING
PROFIT %

 INDUSTRIAL      28.8    % 22.3    % 24.8    % 22.2    % 24.9      %   21.2    % 22.9    % 26.0    % 25.4    % 24.1      %
 SEGMENT

 ENERGY SEGMENT  21.1    % 9.9     % 18.9    % 18.5    % 17.4      %   18.0    % 10.4    % 12.9    % 13.5    % 13.9      %

 ELECTRICAL      7.3     % 4.5     % 6.9     % 6.1     % 6.2       %   7.5     % 10.1    % 11.8    % 11.9    % 10.4      %
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       7.6     % -3.8    % 1.3     % 0.4     % 2.0       %   6.1     % 6.7     % 12.1    % 10.2    % 9.0       %
 SEGMENT

  TOTAL
  (INCLUDING
  CORPORATE) -   15.3    % 6.4     % 10.6    % 9.3     % 10.7      %   10.8    % 10.3    % 13.4    % 12.9    % 11.9      %
  EXCLUDING
  RESTRUCTURING
  CHARGES

EBITDA

 INDUSTRIAL      $         $         $         $         $ 77,727      $         $         $         $         $ 78,172
 SEGMENT         27,139    17,058    18,208    15,322                  15,633    16,639    21,632    24,268

 ENERGY SEGMENT  21,671    11,492    15,080    16,235    64,478        15,493    10,072    11,353    11,731    48,649

 ELECTRICAL      6,438     4,113     5,494     5,186     21,231        5,675     6,988     8,632     8,876     30,171
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       12,417    1,274     3,879     4,953     22,524        8,981     10,168    17,373    14,379    50,901
 SEGMENT

 CORPORATE /     (3,110  ) (4,058  ) (4,237  ) (4,196  ) (15,601   )   (4,771  ) (4,339  ) (6,542  ) (7,252  ) (22,904   )
 GENERAL

  TOTAL -
  EXCLUDING      $         $         $         $         $ 170,358     $         $         $         $         $ 184,989
  RESTRUCTURING  64,555    29,879    38,424    37,500                  41,011    39,528    52,448    52,002
  CHARGES

 RESTRUCTURING   (674    ) (2,564  ) (8,494  ) (9,111  ) (20,843   )   (2,831  ) (9,968  ) (1,448  ) (2,447  ) (16,694   )
 CHARGES

 IMPAIRMENT      (26,553 ) -         (4,768  ) -         (31,321   )   -         -         -         -         -
 CHARGES

  TOTAL          $         $         $         $         $ 118,194     $         $         $         $         $ 168,295
                 37,328    27,315    25,162    28,389                  38,180    29,560    51,000    49,555

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EBITDA %

 INDUSTRIAL      30.0    % 23.8    % 29.0    % 24.8    % 27.1      %   23.9    % 24.0    % 27.1    % 28.3    % 26.1      %
 SEGMENT

 ENERGY SEGMENT  29.3    % 19.3    % 24.2    % 25.5    % 24.8      %   24.2    % 18.7    % 20.0    % 19.2    % 20.6      %

 ELECTRICAL      9.6     % 6.9     % 9.8     % 8.8     % 8.8       %   10.5    % 12.7    % 13.9    % 14.1    % 12.9      %
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       12.0    % 1.7     % 5.1     % 6.5     % 6.8       %   10.1    % 11.4    % 15.6    % 14.3    % 13.0      %
 SEGMENT

  TOTAL
  (INCLUDING
  CORPORATE) -   19.3    % 11.3    % 14.9    % 14.4    % 15.2      %   15.0    % 14.8    % 16.9    % 16.8    % 15.9      %
  EXCLUDING
  RESTRUCTURING
  CHARGES





ACTUANT
CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF
GAAP MEASURES TO
NON-GAAP MEASURES

 (Dollars in
 thousands,        FISCAL 2009                                       FISCAL 2010
 except for per
 share amounts)

                   Q1        Q2       Q3        Q4        TOTAL      Q1       Q2       Q3       Q4        TOTAL

OPERATING PROFIT
(LOSS), EXCLUDING
RESTRUCTURING
CHARGES

AND IMPAIRMENT
CHARGES

 INDUSTRIAL
 SEGMENT

   OPERATING       $         $        $         $         $          $        $        $        $         $
   PROFIT (GAAP    26,007    15,545   14,633    11,266    67,451     13,676   10,937   20,374   21,357    66,344
   MEASURE)

   RESTRUCTURING   100       427      964       2,426     3,917      178      4,910    329      421       5,838
   CHARGES

   ADJUSTED
   OPERATING       $         $        $         $         $          $        $        $        $         $
   PROFIT          26,107    15,972   15,597    13,692    71,368     13,854   15,847   20,703   21,778    72,182
   (NON-GAAP
   MEASURE)

 ENERGY SEGMENT

   OPERATING       $         $        $         $         $          $        $        $                  $
   PROFIT (GAAP    15,533    5,976    11,508    11,075    44,092     11,359   3,922    7,203    $ 8,218   30,702
   MEASURE)

   RESTRUCTURING   114       (81    ) 264       726       1,023      143      1,693    123      65        2,024
   CHARGES

   ADJUSTED
   OPERATING       $         $        $         $         $          $        $        $                  $
   PROFIT          15,647    5,895    11,772    11,801    45,115     11,502   5,615    7,326    $ 8,283   32,726
   (NON-GAAP
   MEASURE)

 ELECTRICAL
 SEGMENT

   OPERATING                 $        $                              $        $        $                  $
   PROFIT (LOSS)   $ 4,900   1,959    (4,293  ) $ 762     $ 3,327    2,186    4,373    6,775    $ 6,519   19,853
   (GAAP MEASURE)

   RESTRUCTURING   35        704      3,381     2,797     6,917      1,887    1,166    534      927       4,514
   CHARGES

   IMPAIRMENT      -         -        4,768     -         4,768      -        -        -        -         -
   CHARGE

   ADJUSTED
   OPERATING                 $                            $          $        $        $                  $
   PROFIT          $ 4,935   2,663    $ 3,856   $ 3,559   15,012     4,073    5,539    7,309    $ 7,446   24,367
   (NON-GAAP
   MEASURE)

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS

   OPERATING       $         $        $         $         $          $        $        $                  $
   PROFIT (LOSS)   (19,113 ) (3,985 ) (2,670  ) (2,664  ) (28,432 )  5,053    3,995    13,170   $ 9,463   31,681
   (GAAP MEASURE)

   RESTRUCTURING   425       1,250    3,661     3,006     8,342      428      2,012    384      779       3,603
   CHARGES

   IMPAIRMENT      26,553    -        -         -         26,553     -        -        -        -         -
   CHARGE

   ADJUSTED
   OPERATING                 $                                       $        $        $        $         $
   PROFIT (LOSS)   $ 7,865   (2,735 ) $ 991     $ 342     $ 6,463    5,481    6,007    13,554   10,242    35,284
   (NON-GAAP
   MEASURE)

 CORPORATE

   OPERATING LOSS  $       ) $      ) $       ) $       ) $       )  $      ) $      ) $      ) $       ) $       )
   (GAAP MEASURE)  (3,197    (5,277   (5,039    (5,198    (18,710    (5,666   (5,748   (7,429   (7,965    (26,808

   RESTRUCTURING   -         264      224       156       644        195      187      78       255       715
   CHARGES

   ADJUSTED
   OPERATING LOSS  $       ) $      ) $       ) $       ) $       )  $      ) $      ) $      ) $       ) $       )
   (NON-GAAP       (3,197    (5,013   (4,815    (5,042    (18,066    (5,471   (5,561   (7,351   (7,710    (26,093
   MEASURE)

NET EARNINGS
(LOSS), EXCLUDING
RESTRUCTURING
CHARGES,

IMPAIRMENT
CHARGES, INCOME
TAX ADJUSTMENTS,
DEBT

EXTINGUISHMENT
CHARGES AND
DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (2)

 NET EARNINGS      $         $        $         $         $          $        $        $        $         $
 (LOSS) (GAAP      11,598    3,244    (17,635 ) 16,516    13,723     11,854   7,157    21,835   (16,814 ) 24,031
 MEASURE)

   RESTRUCTURING
   CHARGES, NET    481       1,553    4,920     6,055     13,009     1,804    6,863    1,069    1,938     11,674
   OF TAX BENEFIT

   IMPAIRMENT
   CHARGES, NET    16,463    -        2,981     -         19,444     -        -        -        -         -
   OF TAX BENEFIT

   INCOME TAX      -         -        -         -         -          -        -        632      -         632
   ADJUSTMENTS

   DEBT
   EXTINGUISHMENT  (236    ) -        -         1,303     1,067      -        -        -        -         -
   CHARGES, NET
   OF TAX BENEFIT

   DISCONTINUED
   OPERATIONS,     30        1,864    22,945    (12,580 ) 12,259     1,406    738      1,853    37,723    41,720
   NET OF TAX
   BENEFIT

   TOTAL           $         $        $         $         $          $        $        $        $         $
   (NON-GAAP       28,336    6,661    13,211    11,294    59,502     15,064   14,758   25,389   22,847    78,057
   MEASURE)

DILUTED EARNINGS
(LOSS) PER SHARE,
EXCLUDING
RESTRUCTURING

CHARGES,
IMPAIRMENT
CHARGES, INCOME
TAX ADJUSTMENTS,
DEBT

EXTINGUISHMENT
CHARGES AND
DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (2)

 NET EARNINGS
 (LOSS) (GAAP      $ 0.19    $ 0.06   $ (0.27 ) $ 0.24    $ 0.24     $ 0.17   $ 0.10   $ 0.30   $ (0.22 ) $ 0.35
 MEASURE)

   RESTRUCTURING
   CHARGES, NET    0.01      0.02     0.08      0.09      0.20       0.02     0.10     0.01     0.02      0.16
   OF TAX BENEFIT

   IMPAIRMENT
   CHARGES, NET    0.26      -        0.05      -         0.29       -        -        -        -         -
   OF TAX BENEFIT

   INCOME TAX      -         -        -         -         -          -        -        0.01     -         0.01
   ADJUSTMENTS

   DEBT
   EXTINGUISHMENT  (0.00   ) -        -         0.02      0.02       -        -        -        -         -
   CHARGES, NET
   OF TAX BENEFIT

   DISCONTINUED
   OPERATIONS,     -         0.03     0.36      (0.18   ) 0.19       0.02     0.01     0.03     0.51      0.56
   NET OF TAX
   BENEFIT

   TOTAL
   (NON-GAAP       $ 0.45    $ 0.11   $ 0.22    $ 0.17    $ 0.94     $ 0.21   $ 0.21   $ 0.35   $ 0.31    $ 1.08
   MEASURE)

EBITDA (3)

 NET EARNINGS      $         $        $         $         $          $        $        $        $         $
 (LOSS) (GAAP      11,598    3,244    (17,635 ) 16,516    13,723     11,854   7,157    21,835   (16,814 ) 24,031
 MEASURE)

   FINANCING       12,235    9,904    9,026     10,684    41,849     8,538    7,798    7,779    7,744     31,859
   COSTS, NET

   INCOME TAX      1,487     (15    ) (1,284  ) 423       611        4,529    2,020    3,706    8,590     18,846
   EXPENSE

   DEPRECIATION &  11,978    12,318   12,110    13,346    49,752     11,853   11,847   11,222   12,312    47,234
   AMORTIZATION

   DISCONTINUED
   OPERATIONS,     30        1,864    22,945    (12,580 ) 12,259     1,406    738      6,458    37,723    46,325
   NET OF TAX
   BENEFIT

   EBITDA          $         $        $         $         $          $        $        $        $         $
   (NON-GAAP       37,328    27,315   25,162    28,389    118,194    38,180   29,560   51,000   49,555    168,295
   MEASURE)

   IMPAIRMENT      26,553    -        4,768     -         31,321     -        -        -        -         -
   CHARGES

   RESTRUCTURING   674       2,564    8,494     9,111     20,843     2,831    9,968    1,448    2,447     16,694
   CHARGES

   EBITDA
   (NON-GAAP
   MEASURE) -
   EXCLUDING
   DISCONTINUED

   OPERATIONS,
   IMPAIRMENT AND  $         $        $         $         $          $        $        $        $         $
   RESTRUCTURING   64,555    29,879   38,424    37,500    170,358    41,011   39,528   52,448   52,002    184,989
   CHARGES




ACTUANT CORPORATION

FOOTNOTES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED DATA AND
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP
MEASURES

    (Dollars in
    thousands,
    except for per
    share amounts)

FOOTNOTES

      The total of the
      individual
NOTE: quarters may not
      equal the annual
      total due to
      rounding.

      A summary of restructuring charges
(1)   included in cost of products sold is as
      follows:

                     FISCAL 2009                FISCAL 2010

                     Q1  Q2  Q3   Q4     TOTAL  Q1    Q2     Q3    Q4     TOTAL

      Restructuring  $   $   $    $      $      $     $      $     $      $
      - cost of      -   -   276  1,037  1,313  54    692    92    259    1,097
      products sold



(2) Net earnings and diluted earnings per share excluding restructuring charges, impairment charges, income tax adjustments, debt extinguishment charges and discontinued operations represent net earnings and diluted earnings per share per the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings net of charges or credits for items to be highlighted for comparability purposes. These measures should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings or diluted earnings per share as an indicator of the Company's operating performance. However, this presentation is important to investors for understanding the operating results of the current portfolio of Actuant companies. The total of the individual components may not equal due to rounding.

(3) EBITDA represents net earnings before financing costs, net, income tax expense, depreciation & amortization and discontinued operations. EBITDA is not a calculation based upon generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The amounts included in the EBITDA calculation, however, are derived from amounts included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings data. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings or operating profit as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, or as an alternative to operating cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Actuant has presented EBITDA because it regularly reviews this as a measure of the company's ability to incur and service debt. In addition, EBITDA is used by many of our investors and lenders, and is presented as a convenience to them. However, the EBITDA measure presented may not always be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the components of the calculation. The total of the individual quarters may not equal the annual total due to rounding.


    Source: Actuant Corporation