Actuant Reports First Quarter Results, Increases Guidance

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Actuant Corporation (NYSE: ATU) today announced results for its first quarter ended November 30, 2009.

Highlights

    --  Reported first quarter sales of $305 million, the highest quarterly
        amount in the past four quarters. Year-over-year first quarter core
        sales declined 20%, a sequential improvement from the 27% decline in the
        previous quarter.
    --  Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.20 (excluding $3.6 million or
        $0.03 per diluted share in restructuring charges) were ahead of
        expectations due to the higher sales volume. (See attached
        reconciliation of earnings.)
    --  Generated $44 million of cash flow from operations (excluding the $37
        million impact of the expiration of the accounts receivable
        securitization program).
    --  EBITDA margins were in line with expectations, including a 360 basis
        point sequential improvement in the Engineered Solutions segment. (See
        attached reconciliation of earnings.)

Robert C. Arzbaecher, Chairman and CEO of Actuant commented, "First quarter sales and earnings per share, adjusted for special items, were ahead of our expectations. Three of the four segments saw year-over-year core sales improve sequentially, while the Energy segment's sales stabilized. Despite unfavorable segment mix and higher incentive compensation expense, consolidated margins were in line with the fourth quarter due to operating improvements, most notably within the Engineered Solutions segment. We were also pleased with the working capital management and progress on restructuring projects during the quarter. Overall, we are encouraged by the trends we are seeing in the businesses as well as the continued strong execution by Actuant's employees across the globe."

Consolidated Results

Consolidated sales for the first quarter declined 18% to $305 million compared to $371 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Core sales (sales excluding the impact of acquisitions, divestitures and currency rate changes) declined 20%. Earnings and EPS from continuing operations in the fiscal 2010 first quarter were $11.9 million and $0.17, respectively, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $11.9 million and EPS of $0.19 in the comparable prior year quarter. Results from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 included pre-tax restructuring charges of $3.6 million, or $0.03 per diluted share. Fiscal 2009 first quarter results included a pre-tax non-cash asset impairment charge of $26.6 million, or $0.26 per diluted share as well as pre-tax restructuring charges of $0.7 million, or $0.01 per diluted share. Excluding these items, EPS from continuing operations was $0.20 in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to $0.45 in the prior year's quarter. (See attached reconciliation of earnings.)

Segment Results


Industrial Segment

(US $ in millions)

                        Three Months Ended
                        November 30,

                        2009     2008

Sales                   $65.3    $90.5

Operating Profit (1)    $13.9    $26.1

Operating Profit % (1)  21.2  %  28.8  %



(1) Results for the three months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 exclude restructuring charges of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

First quarter fiscal 2010 Industrial segment sales decreased 28% to $65 million. Excluding foreign currency rate changes, Industrial segment core sales were 30% below the prior year due to lower demand across most regions and end markets. Sales increased 6% sequentially and the core sales trend improved to -30% from -35% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. Operating profit and profit margins (excluding restructuring costs) declined from the prior year due to lower sales and production levels, higher incentive compensation expense and manufacturing variances associated with facility consolidations.


Energy Segment

(US $ in millions)

                        Three Months Ended
                        November 30,

                        2009     2008

Sales                   $64.1    $74.0

Operating Profit (2)    $11.5    $15.6

Operating Profit % (2)  18.0  %  21.1  %



(2) Results for both three month periods exclude restructuring charges of $0.1 million.

Fiscal 2010 first quarter Energy segment sales decreased 13% to $64 million. Core sales declined 12% due primarily to lower project based revenue. Weakness in exploration related demand as well as the deferral or reduction of maintenance at certain existing oil & gas installations continued. The segment's core sales rate of change was approximately level with the prior quarter. Operating profit margin (excluding restructuring costs) declined year-over-year reflecting unfavorable acquisition mix and lower sales volumes.


Electrical Segment

(US $ in millions)

                        Three Months Ended
                        November 30,

                        2009     2008

Sales                   $86.6    $102.9

Operating Profit (3)    $3.4     $5.9

Operating Profit % (3)  3.9   %  5.7    %



(3) Results for the three months ended November 30, 2009 and 2008 exclude restructuring charges of $2.7 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

Electrical segment fiscal 2010 first quarter sales declined 16% to $87 million. Core sales decreased 18% from the prior year reflecting weakness across the segment's end markets, most notably in the utility and commercial construction markets as well as in the European DIY market. First quarter operating profit margin (excluding restructuring costs) declined to 3.9% reflecting lower volumes and inefficiencies associated with the significant restructuring programs underway in the segment.


Engineered Solutions Segment

(US $ in millions)

                        Three Months Ended
                        November 30,

                        2009     2008

Sales                   $89.2    $103.4

Operating Profit (4)    $5.5     $7.9

Operating Profit % (4)  6.1   %  7.6    %



(4) Results for the three months ended November 30, 2009 exclude restructuring charges of $0.4 million. Results for the three months ended November 30, 2008 exclude a $26.6 million pre-tax non-cash asset impairment charge and $0.5 million of restructuring charges.

First quarter fiscal 2010 Engineered Solutions segment sales declined 14% reflecting reduced demand from global truck and specialty vehicle end markets. However, the core revenue year-over-year rate of change improved sequentially from -37% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 to -18% in the first quarter due to higher sales to the automotive and RV markets as well as reduced destocking at major global truck OEM's. First quarter operating margins (excluding restructuring) continue to be negatively impacted by the lower sales; however, they improved 360 basis points sequentially due to a lower cost structure, improved product mix and higher production levels.

Corporate

Corporate expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, excluding restructuring charges of approximately $0.2 million, were $5.5 million compared to $3.2 million in the comparable prior year quarter. The prior year amount included $2.3 million of income related to the reduced valuation of the Company's long term incentive plan (LTIP).

Financial Position

Net debt at November 30, 2009 was $391 million (total debt of $405 million less $14 million of cash). Net debt declined $3 million from the beginning of the quarter as robust free cash flow more than offset the $37 million increase associated with the expiration of the Company's accounts receivable securitization program during the quarter. As of November 30, 2009, the Company had over $350 million of unused revolver capacity.

Outlook

Arzbaecher continued, "From a global economic standpoint, we believe the worst is behind us. We've experienced stabilization in most end markets and sequential improvement in certain early cycle businesses and those where inventory destocking was meaningful. While visibility in our Energy segment remains challenging, it appears to have stabilized. From a cost reduction and business simplification standpoint, our activities are on track and we are confident we will realize the $35 million in committed annual cost savings once these projects have been completed.

Given positive first quarter results and better visibility, we have narrowed our fiscal 2010 revenue guidance to $1.20-$1.25 billion. We anticipate diluted EPS for the full year, excluding restructuring costs, to be in the $0.82-$0.97 range. Our full year free cash flow forecast has also been increased to $100-$110 million, which would again result in free cash flow conversion in excess of 100%. We continue to pursue accretive acquisition opportunities which, when executed, will be incremental to this guidance.

We expect second quarter sales to be in the $275-$295 million range, sequentially lower than the first quarter due to normal seasonality. However, EPS is expected to improve from $0.11 in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 (excluding restructuring charges) to a range of $0.12-$0.17 (excluding restructuring charges). Following the anniversary of the economic slowdown in our fiscal 2009 second quarter, we are optimistic that our quarterly earnings will improve meaningfully in the second half of fiscal 2010."

Conference Call Information

An investor conference call is scheduled for 10am CT today, December 17, 2009. 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)

                                             November 30,   August 31,

                                             2009           2009

ASSETS

Current assets

 Cash and cash equivalents                   $ 13,822       $ 11,385

 Accounts receivable, net                    205,572        155,520

 Inventories, net                            167,963        160,656

 Deferred income taxes                       20,800         20,855

 Other current assets                        15,853         15,246

       Total current assets                  424,010        363,662

Property, plant and equipment, net           127,129        129,118

Goodwill                                     719,415        711,522

Other intangible assets, net                 346,215        350,249

Other long-term assets                       12,356         13,880

       Total assets                          $ 1,629,125    $ 1,568,431

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities

 Short-term borrowings                       $ 1,697        $ 4,964

 Trade accounts payable                      122,587        108,333

 Accrued compensation and benefits           30,830         30,079

 Income taxes payable                        28,601         20,578

 Other current liabilities                   75,942         71,140

       Total current liabilities             259,657        235,094

Long-term debt, less current maturities      402,753        400,135

Deferred income taxes                        118,367        117,335

Pension and postretirement benefit accruals  38,608         37,662

Other long-term liabilities                  32,113         30,835

Shareholders' equity

 Capital stock                               13,570         13,543

 Additional paid-in capital                  (184,066    )  (188,644    )

 Accumulated other comprehensive loss        (10,796     )  (24,599     )

 Stock held in trust                         (1,827      )  (1,766      )

 Deferred compensation liability             1,827          1,766

 Retained earnings                           958,919        947,070

       Total shareholders' equity            777,627        747,370

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity   $ 1,629,125    $ 1,568,431




Actuant Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings

(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

                                                   Three Months Ended

                                                   November 30,  November 30,

                                                   2009          2008

Net sales                                          $ 305,193     $ 370,789

Cost of products sold                              198,571       240,564

Gross profit                                       106,622       130,225

Selling, administrative and engineering expenses   72,496        73,676

Restructuring charges                              3,574         674

Impairment charges                                 -             26,553

Amortization of intangible assets                  5,457         4,231

Operating profit                                   25,095        25,091

Financing costs, net                               8,538         12,235

Other (income) expense, net                        304           (539      )

Earnings from continuing operations before income

tax expense                                        16,253        13,395

Income tax expense                                 4,399         1,497

Earnings from continuing operations                11,854        11,898

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income   -             (300      )
taxes

Net earnings                                       $ 11,854      $ 11,598

Earnings from continuing operations per share

Basic                                              $ 0.18        $ 0.21

Diluted                                            0.17          0.19

Earnings per share

Basic                                              $ 0.18        $ 0.21

Diluted                                            0.17          0.19

Weighted average common shares outstanding

Basic                                              67,542        56,022

Diluted                                            74,012        64,395




Actuant Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

                                                      Three Months Ended

                                                      November 30,  November 30,

                                                      2009          2008

Operating Activities

Net earnings                                          $ 11,854      $ 11,598

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided
by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization                         12,187        12,747

Stock-based compensation expense                      1,943         1,537

Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes         256           (10,360  )

Impairment charges                                    -             26,552

Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance       962           880
costs

Other                                                 231           (817     )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
excluding
the effects of the business acquisitions

Accounts receivable                                   (8,032   )    4,974

Accounts receivable securitization program            -             483

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

Inventories                                           (4,400   )    (5,332   )

Prepaid expenses and other assets                     30            (38      )

Trade accounts payable                                12,439        (19,683  )

Income taxes payable                                  9,439         1,895

Other accrued liabilities                             6,976         (11,918  )

Net cash provided by operating activities             6,779         12,518

Investing Activities

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment   275           94

Capital expenditures                                  (3,178   )    (7,634   )

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired           -             (231,768 )

Net cash used in investing activities                 (2,903   )    (239,308 )

Financing Activities

Net borrowings on revolving credit facilities and

short-term borrowings                                 22,382        187,995

Principal repayments on term loans and other debt     -             (155,000 )

Proceeds from term loan                               -             115,000

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

Debt issuance costs                                   -             (5,333   )

Stock option exercises, related tax benefits and      487           2,479
other

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

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (2,727   )    142,890

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash               1,288         (8,431   )

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  2,437         (92,331  )

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period       11,385        122,549

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period             $ 13,822      $ 30,218





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    $                      $
 SEGMENT         90,524     71,682     62,843     61,802                  65,308                 65,308

 ENERGY SEGMENT  73,982     59,526     62,251     63,731     259,490      64,065                 64,065

 ELECTRICAL      102,898    89,719     83,752     87,792     364,161      86,618                 86,618
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       103,385    72,872     76,308     76,731     329,296      89,202                 89,202
 SEGMENT

  TOTAL          $          $          $          $          $            $                      $
                 370,789    293,799    285,154    290,056    1,239,798    305,193                305,193

% SALES GROWTH

 INDUSTRIAL      4       %  -18     %  -38     %  -37     %  -23       %  -28     %              -28     %
 SEGMENT

 ENERGY SEGMENT  49      %  37      %  7       %  5       %  22        %  -13     %              -13     %

 ELECTRICAL      -21     %  -29     %  -34     %  -22     %  -27       %  -16     %              -16     %
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       -23     %  -44     %  -47     %  -37     %  -38       %  -14     %              -14     %
 SEGMENT

  TOTAL          -8      %  -24     %  -34     %  -26     %  -23       %  -18     %              -18     %

OPERATING
PROFIT (LOSS)

 INDUSTRIAL      $          $          $          $          $ 71,368     $                      $
 SEGMENT         26,107     15,972     15,597     13,692                  13,854                 13,854

 ENERGY SEGMENT  15,647     5,895      11,772     11,801     45,115       11,502                 11,502

 ELECTRICAL      5,896      2,404      3,119      4,213      15,632       3,357                  3,357
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       7,865      (2,735  )  991        342        6,463        5,481                  5,481
 SEGMENT

 CORPORATE /     (3,197  )  (5,013  )  (4,815  )  (5,042  )  (18,066   )  (5,471  )              (5,471  )
 GENERAL

  TOTAL -
  EXCLUDING      $          $          $          $                       $                      $
  IMPAIRMENT /   52,318     16,523     26,664     25,006     $ 120,512    28,723                 28,723
  RESTRUCTURING
  CHARGES

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

 RESTRUCTURING   (674    )  (3,039  )  (10,749 )  (9,277  )  (23,739   )  (3,628  )              (3,628  )
 CHARGES (1)

  TOTAL          $          $          $          $          $ 65,452     $                      $
                 25,091     13,484     11,147     15,729                  25,095                 25,095

OPERATING
PROFIT %

 INDUSTRIAL      28.8    %  22.3    %  24.8    %  22.2    %  24.9      %  21.2    %              21.2    %
 SEGMENT

 ENERGY SEGMENT  21.1    %  9.9     %  18.9    %  18.5    %  17.4      %  18.0    %              18.0    %

 ELECTRICAL      5.7     %  2.7     %  3.7     %  4.8     %  4.3       %  3.9     %              3.9     %
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       7.6     %  -3.8    %  1.3     %  0.4     %  2.0       %  6.1     %              6.1     %
 SEGMENT

  TOTAL
  (INCLUDING
  CORPORATE) -
  EXCLUDING      14.1    %  5.6     %  9.4     %  8.6     %  9.7       %  9.4     %              9.4     %
  IMPAIRMENT /
  RESTRUCTURING
  CHARGES

EBITDA

 INDUSTRIAL      $          $          $          $          $ 77,727     $                      $
 SEGMENT         27,139     17,058     18,208     15,322                  15,633                 15,633

 ENERGY SEGMENT  21,671     11,492     15,080     16,235     64,478       15,493                 15,493

 ELECTRICAL      7,103      3,440      5,307      6,388      22,238       5,270                  5,270
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       12,417     1,274      3,879      4,953      22,524       8,981                  8,981
 SEGMENT

 CORPORATE /     (3,110  )  (4,058  )  (4,237  )  (4,196  )  (15,601   )  (4,771  )              (4,771  )
 GENERAL

  TOTAL -
  EXCLUDING      $          $          $          $                       $                      $
  IMPAIRMENT /   65,220     29,206     38,237     38,702     $ 171,366    40,606                 40,606
  RESTRUCTURING
  CHARGES

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

 RESTRUCTURING   (674    )  (3,039  )  (10,749 )  (9,277  )  (23,739   )  (3,628  )              (3,628  )
 CHARGES (1)

  TOTAL          $          $          $          $          $ 116,306    $                      $
                 37,993     26,167     22,720     29,425                  36,978                 36,978

EBITDA %

 INDUSTRIAL      30.0    %  23.8    %  29.0    %  24.8    %  27.1      %  23.9    %              23.9    %
 SEGMENT

 ENERGY SEGMENT  29.3    %  19.3    %  24.2    %  25.5    %  24.8      %  24.2    %              24.2    %

 ELECTRICAL      6.9     %  3.8     %  6.3     %  7.3     %  6.1       %  6.1     %              6.1     %
 SEGMENT

 ENGINEERED
 SOLUTIONS       12.0    %  1.7     %  5.1     %  6.5     %  6.8       %  10.1    %              10.1    %
 SEGMENT

  TOTAL
  (INCLUDING
  CORPORATE) -
  EXCLUDING      17.6    %  9.9     %  13.4    %  13.3    %  13.8      %  13.3    %              13.3    %
  IMPAIRMENT /
  RESTRUCTURING
  CHARGES



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

(1) The restructuring charge for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 includes a $54 charge included in cost of products sold on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The restructuring charges for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2009 and total fiscal 2009 include $276, $1,037 and $1,313 of charges included in cost of products sold on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.



ACTUANT CORPORATION

Reconciliation of GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures

 (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts)

                  FISCAL 2009                                          FISCAL 2010

                  Q1        Q2        Q3         Q4         TOTAL      Q1      Q2  Q3  Q4  TOTAL

NET EARNINGS
(LOSS),
EXCLUDING
RESTRUCTURING
CHARGES,

IMPAIRMENT
CHARGES, DEBT
EXTINGUISHMENT
CHARGES, AND
DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (1)

 NET EARNINGS     $         $         $          $          $          $                   $
 (LOSS) (GAAP     11,598    3,244     (17,635 )  16,515     13,723     11,854              11,854
 MEASURE)

  RESTRUCTURING
  CHARGES, NET    481       2,028     7,173      6,223      15,905     2,601               2,601
  OF TAX BENEFIT

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

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

  DISCONTINUED
  OPERATIONS,     300       985       20,846     (12,003 )  10,128     -                   -
  NET OF TAX
  BENEFIT

 TOTAL (NON-GAAP  $         $         $          $          $          $                   $
 MEASURE)         28,606    6,257     13,365     12,038     60,267     14,455              14,455

DILUTED EARNINGS
(LOSS) PER
SHARE, EXCLUDING
RESTRUCTURING
CHARGES,

IMPAIRMENT
CHARGES, DEBT
EXTINGUISHMENT
CHARGES, AND
DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (1)

 NET EARNINGS
 (LOSS) (GAAP     $ 0.19    $ 0.06    $ (0.27 )  $ 0.24     $ 0.24     $ 0.17              $ 0.17
 MEASURE)

  RESTRUCTURING
  CHARGES, NET    0.01      0.03      0.11       0.09       0.24       0.03                0.03
  OF TAX BENEFIT

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

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

  DISCONTINUED
  OPERATIONS,     -         0.02      0.33       (0.17   )  0.15       -                   -
  NET OF TAX
  BENEFIT

 TOTAL (NON-GAAP  $ 0.45    $ 0.11    $ 0.22     $ 0.18     $ 0.95     $ 0.20              $ 0.20
 MEASURE)

EBITDA (2)

 NET EARNINGS     $         $         $          $          $          $                   $
 (LOSS) (GAAP     11,598    3,244     (17,635 )  16,515     13,723     11,854              11,854
 MEASURE)

  FINANCING       12,235    9,904     9,025      10,685     41,849     8,538               8,538
  COSTS, NET

  INCOME TAX      1,497     (604   )  (1,907  )  540        (474    )  4,399               4,399
  EXPENSE

  DEPRECIATION &  12,363    12,638    12,391     13,688     51,080     12,187              12,187
  AMORTIZATION

  DISCONTINUED
  OPERATIONS,     300       985       20,846     (12,003 )  10,128     -                   -
  NET OF TAX
  BENEFIT

  EBITDA          $         $         $          $          $          $                   $
  (NON-GAAP       37,993    26,167    22,720     29,425     116,306    36,978              36,978
  MEASURE)

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

  RESTRUCTURING   674       3,039     10,749     9,277      23,739     3,628               3,628
  CHARGES

  EBITDA
  (NON-GAAP
  MEASURE) -
  EXCLUDING
  DISCONTINUED
  OPERATIONS,

  IMPAIRMENT,
  AND             $         $         $          $          $          $                   $
  RESTRUCTURING   65,220    29,206    38,237     38,702     171,366    40,606              40,606
  CHARGES



(1) Net earnings and diluted earnings per share excluding restructuring charges, impairment charges, 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.

(2) 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