8-K


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
______________________________________________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2016

KADANT INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware
1-11406
52-1762325
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)
 
Identification No.)

One Technology Park Drive
 
 
Westford, Massachusetts
 
01886
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(978) 776-2000
Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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o
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o
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o
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o
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KADANT INC.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 24, 2016, Kadant Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended January 2, 2016. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(d) Exhibit


 
The following exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed to be furnished and not filed.
 
 
 
 
Exhibit
    No.

Description of Exhibit
 
 
 
 
99
Press Release issued by the Company on February 24, 2016.
 
 
 

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KADANT INC.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
 
KADANT INC.

 
 
 
Date: February 24, 2016
By
/s/ Michael J. McKenney
 
 
Michael J. McKenney
Senior Vice President and
   Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit
Exhibit 99

[LOGO]
NEWS
KADANT
AN ACCENT ON INNOVATION
One Technology Park Drive
Westford, MA 01886


Investor contact: Michael McKenney, 978-776-2000
Media contact: Wes Martz, 269-278-1715
  
Kadant Reports 2015 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
Achieves Record Revenue and Adjusted Diluted EPS for Q4 and
Record Diluted EPS for FY 2015
Provides Financial Guidance for 2016

WESTFORD, Mass., February 24, 2016 - Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 2, 2016.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Highlights

GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations increased 15% to $0.94 in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $0.82 in the fourth quarter of 2014. The fourth quarter of 2015 included a $0.10 unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation compared to the fourth quarter of 2014. Guidance was $0.79 to $0.82.

Adjusted diluted EPS increased 17% to a record $0.95 in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $0.81 in the fourth quarter of 2014.

GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations increased 21% to a record $3.09 in 2015 compared to $2.56 in 2014. The 2015 period included a $0.34 unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation. Adjusted diluted EPS increased 13% to a record $3.13 in 2015 compared to $2.78 in 2014.

Net income from continuing operations increased 14% to $10 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $9 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 and increased 20% to a record $34 million in 2015 compared to $29 million in 2014.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 16% to a record $17 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to the fourth quarter of 2014 and increased 9% to a record $62 million in 2015 compared to 2014.

Revenue increased 2% to a record $108 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $105 million in the fourth quarter of 2014, including an $8 million, or 8%, decrease from the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation. Excluding the foreign currency translation effect, revenue increased 10% in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to the fourth quarter of 2014.

For 2015, revenue decreased 3% to $390 million compared to a record $402 million in 2014, including a 2% increase from an acquisition and a $32 million, or 8%, decrease from the unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation. Excluding the acquisition and foreign currency translation effect, revenue increased 3% in 2015 compared to 2014.

Bookings were $76 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, which included new orders of $92 million and a booking reversal of $16 million due to uncertainty regarding financing for a project in China that was originally recorded in 2014. Bookings in the fourth quarter of 2015 also included a $7 million unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation. Excluding the booking reversal and



foreign currency translation effect, bookings decreased 4% in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to the fourth quarter of 2014.

For 2015, bookings were $376 million, which included new orders of $392 million and a booking reversal of $16 million. Bookings in 2015 also included a $34 million unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation and $7 million from an acquisition. Excluding the acquisition, booking reversal, and foreign currency translation effect, bookings decreased 3% in 2015 compared to 2014.

Cash flows from continuing operations decreased 33% to $12 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $18 million in the fourth quarter of 2014, and decreased 22% to $38 million in 2015 compared to a record $49 million in 2014. Net cash (cash less debt) was $36 million at the end of 2015.

Note: Revenue excluding acquisitions and the effect of foreign currency translation, adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items as detailed later in this press release under the heading “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and in the reconciliation tables below. The fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014 included an additional week compared with the comparable periods in fiscal 2015.

Management Commentary

“We ended 2015 on a high note with record-setting fourth quarter performances in revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted EPS,” said Jonathan W. Painter, president and chief executive officer of Kadant. “Our record results for the fourth quarter of 2015 were largely driven by our Stock-Preparation product line in China and were achieved despite the negative effects of foreign currency translation due to a stronger U.S. dollar, which reduced diluted EPS by $0.10 compared to the fourth quarter of 2014.

“2015 was an excellent year for Kadant with record performances in gross margins, operating income, net income, adjusted EBITDA, and diluted EPS, which were achieved despite the significant negative foreign currency translation effects. Outstanding results in our Stock-Preparation product line in North America and China as well as in our Wood Processing Systems segment contributed to our strong performance.”

Fourth Quarter 2015

Operating income from continuing operations was $14.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $12.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. Operating income included restructuring costs of $0.2 million and a restructuring benefit of $0.1 million in the fourth quarters of 2015 and 2014, respectively. Adjusted operating income, a non-GAAP measure, was $14.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $12.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Net income from continuing operations was $10.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to $9.1 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2014. Net income from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2015 included a $0.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, after-tax restructuring cost. Net income from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2014 included a $0.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, after-tax restructuring benefit. Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure, was $10.5 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $9.0 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2014.




Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS Reconciliation (non-GAAP)
 
Three Months Ended
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Three Months Ended
Jan. 3, 2015
 
($ in millions)
 
Diluted EPS
 
($ in millions)
 
Diluted EPS
Net Income and Diluted EPS Attributable to Kadant, as reported
 
$
10.4

 
$
0.94

 
$
9.1

 
$
0.82

Adjustments for the following:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring costs (income), net of tax
 
0.1

 
0.01

 
(0.1
)
 
(0.01
)
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS
 
$
10.5

 
$
0.95

 
$
9.0

 
$
0.81

Bookings ($ in millions)
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
Change
 
% Change
Bookings, as reported
 
$
75.5

 
$
103.0

 
$
(27.5
)
 
(27
)%
Adjustments for the following:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Booking reversal
 
16.1

 

 
16.1

 
16
 %
Effect of foreign currency translation
 
7.2

 

 
7.2

 
7
 %
Bookings, as adjusted
 
$
98.8

 
$
103.0

 
$
(4.2
)
 
(4
)%

Fiscal Year 2015

Operating income from continuing operations was $50.1 million in 2015 compared to $42.1 million in 2014. Operating income in 2015 included $0.2 million of expense related to acquired inventory and backlog and $0.5 million of restructuring costs. Operating income in 2014 included $2.6 million of expense related to acquired inventory and backlog and $0.8 million of restructuring costs. Adjusted operating income, a non-GAAP measure, was $50.8 million in 2015 compared to $45.5 million in 2014.

Net income from continuing operations was $34.3 million in 2015, or $3.09 per diluted share, compared to $28.7 million, or $2.56 per diluted share, in 2014. Net income from continuing operations in 2015 included after-tax expense related to acquired inventory and backlog of $0.1 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, and after-tax restructuring costs of $0.4 million, or $0.03 per diluted share. Net income from continuing operations in 2014 included after-tax expense related to acquired inventory and backlog of $1.9 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, and after-tax restructuring costs of $0.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share. Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure, was $34.8 million, or $3.13 per diluted share, in 2015 compared to $31.2 million, or $2.78 per diluted share, in 2014.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS Reconciliation (non-GAAP)
 
Twelve Months Ended
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Twelve Months Ended
Jan. 3, 2015
 
($ in millions)
 
Diluted EPS
 
($ in millions)
 
Diluted EPS
Net Income and Diluted EPS Attributable to Kadant, as reported
 
$
34.4

 
$
3.10

 
$
28.7

 
$
2.56

Income from discontinued operation
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.01
)
 

 

Income and Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations, as reported
 
34.3

 
3.09

 
28.7

 
2.56

Adjustments for the following:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of acquired profit in inventory and backlog, net of tax
 
0.1

 
0.01

 
1.9

 
0.17

Restructuring costs, net of tax
 
0.4

 
0.03

 
0.6

 
0.05

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS
 
$
34.8

 
$
3.13

 
$
31.2

 
$
2.78





Bookings ($ in millions)
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
 
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
Change
 
% Change
Bookings, as reported
 
$
376.1

 
$
433.1

 
$
(57.0
)
 
(13
)%
Adjustments for the following:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition
 
(7.0
)
 

 
(7.0
)
 
(2
)%
Booking reversal
 
16.1

 

 
16.1

 
4
 %
Effect of foreign currency translation
 
33.6

 

 
33.6

 
8
 %
Bookings, as adjusted
 
$
418.8

 
$
433.1

 
$
(14.3
)
 
(3
)%

Guidance

“We had an outstanding performance in 2015 with a number of financial records,” Mr. Painter continued. “As we look to 2016, we expect another strong year, although 2015 will be a challenging comparison. We anticipate that a reduction in capital activity, as well as foreign currency translation, will have a negative effect on our results in 2016. As a result, we expect to achieve GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $2.80 to $2.90 in 2016 on revenue of $370 to $380 million. The 2016 guidance incudes an unfavorable foreign currency translation effect of $10 million on revenue and $0.11 on diluted EPS compared to 2015. Similar to 2015, we expect the first quarter of 2016 to be weaker with stronger successive quarterly operating results for the remainder of the year. For the first quarter of 2016, we expect to achieve GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.55 to $0.58 on revenue of $89 to $91 million.”

Conference Call

Kadant will hold a webcast with a slide presentation for investors on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at 11 a.m. eastern time to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year performance, as well as future expectations. To access the webcast, including the slideshow and accompanying audio, go to www.kadant.com and click on the “Investors” tab. To listen to the webcast via teleconference, call 877-703-6107 within the U.S., or +1-857-244-7306 outside the U.S., and reference participant passcode 83375884. Prior to the call, our earnings release and the slides used in the webcast presentation will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and will be available at www.sec.gov. An archive of the webcast presentation will be available on our Web site until March 25, 2016.

Shortly after the webcast, Kadant will post its updated general investor presentation incorporating the fourth quarter and fiscal year results on its Web site at www.kadant.com under the “Investors” tab.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, including increases or decreases in revenue excluding acquisitions and the effect of foreign currency translation, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), and adjusted EBITDA.

We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our core business, operating results, or future outlook. We believe that the inclusion of such measures helps investors to gain an understanding of our underlying operating performance and future prospects, consistent with how management measures and forecasts our performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods or forecasts and to the performance of our competitors. Such measures are also used by us in our financial and operating decision-making and for compensation purposes. We also believe this information is responsive to investors' requests and gives them additional measures of our performance.
    
The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for the results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release have limitations associated with their use as



compared to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, in that they may be different from, and therefore not comparable to, similar measures used by other companies.

Revenue included $8.5 million and $32.3 million of unfavorable foreign currency translation effects in the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015, respectively. Revenue in 2015 also included $6.7 million from an acquisition. We present increases or decreases in revenue excluding the effects of acquisitions and foreign currency translation to provide investors insight into underlying revenue trends.
    
Adjusted operating income, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted EPS exclude expense related to acquired inventory and backlog, and restructuring costs (benefit). These items are excluded as they are not indicative of our core operating results and not comparable to other periods, which have differing levels of incremental costs or other income or none at all.

Adjusted operating income and adjusted EBITDA exclude:
Pre-tax restructuring costs of $0.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and pre-tax restructuring benefit of $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Pre-tax restructuring costs of $0.5 million and $0.8 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Pre-tax expense of $0.2 million and $2.6 million related to acquired inventory and backlog in 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS exclude:
Restructuring costs of $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 ($0.2 million net of tax of $0.1 million) and restructuring benefit of $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Restructuring costs of $0.4 million ($0.5 million net of tax of $ 0.1 million) in 2015 and restructuring costs of $0.6 million ($0.8 million net of tax of $0.2 million) in 2014.
Expense related to acquired inventory and backlog of $0.1 million ($0.2 million net of tax of $0.1 million) and $1.9 million ($2.6 million net of tax of $0.7 million) in 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Adjusted diluted EPS in the three-month and twelve-month periods ended January 2, 2016 and January 3, 2015 was calculated using the reported weighted average diluted shares for each period.

Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in this press release.


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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
Consolidated Statement of Income
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
107,600

 
$
105,206

 
$
390,107

 
$
402,127

Costs and Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of revenues
 
61,207

 
58,207

 
209,982

 
223,754

 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
 
30,324

 
33,377

 
122,814

 
129,319

 
Research and development expenses
 
1,430

 
1,467

 
6,677

 
6,163

 
Restructuring costs (income)
 
215

 
(123
)
 
515

 
805

 
 
 
93,176

 
92,928

 
339,988

 
360,041

Operating Income
 
14,424

 
12,278

 
50,119

 
42,086

Interest Income
 
50

 
52

 
200

 
398

Interest Expense
 
(247
)
 
(200
)
 
(948
)
 
(966
)
Income from Continuing Operations before Provision
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
for Income Taxes
 
14,227

 
12,130

 
49,371

 
41,518

Provision for Income Taxes
 
3,798

 
2,979

 
14,762

 
12,447

Income from Continuing Operations
 
10,429

 
9,151

 
34,609

 
29,071

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
 
18

 
(5
)
 
74

 
(23
)
Net Income
 
10,447

 
9,146

 
34,683

 
29,048

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
(62
)
 
(45
)
 
(294
)
 
(389
)
Net Income Attributable to Kadant
 
$
10,385

 
$
9,101

 
$
34,389

 
$
28,659

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts Attributable to Kadant:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from Continuing Operations
 
$
10,367

 
$
9,106

 
$
34,315

 
$
28,682

 
 
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
 
18

 
(5
)
 
74

 
(23
)
 
 
Net Income Attributable to Kadant
 
$
10,385

 
$
9,101

 
$
34,389

 
$
28,659

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attributable to Kadant:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.96

 
$
0.84

 
$
3.16

 
$
2.61

 
 
Diluted
 
$
0.94

 
$
0.82

 
$
3.09

 
$
2.56

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per Share Attributable to Kadant:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.96

 
$
0.84

 
$
3.16

 
$
2.61

 
 
Diluted
 
$
0.94

 
$
0.82

 
$
3.10

 
$
2.56

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted Average Shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
10,767

 
10,873

 
10,867

 
10,988

 
 
Diluted
 
11,021

 
11,146

 
11,094

 
11,210

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
Revenues by Product Line
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (a,b)
Stock-Preparation
 
$
46,716

 
$
33,828

 
$
12,888

 
$
15,317

Doctoring, Cleaning, & Filtration
 
24,379

 
30,497

 
(6,118
)
 
(4,028
)
Fluid-Handling
 
23,497

 
25,346

 
(1,849
)
 
281

 
Papermaking Systems Segment
 
94,592

 
89,671

 
4,921

 
11,570

 
Wood Processing Systems Segment
 
10,477

 
12,057

 
(1,580
)
 
263

 
Fiber-Based Products
 
2,531

 
3,478

 
(947
)
 
(947
)
 
 
 
 
$
107,600

 
$
105,206

 
$
2,394

 
$
10,886

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
 
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (a,b)
Stock-Preparation
 
$
148,341

 
$
127,496

 
$
20,845

 
$
28,883

Doctoring, Cleaning, & Filtration
 
101,523

 
117,389

 
(15,866
)
 
(7,409
)
Fluid-Handling
 
92,797

 
103,314

 
(10,517
)
 
(603
)
 
Papermaking Systems Segment
 
342,661

 
348,199

 
(5,538
)
 
20,871

 
Wood Processing Systems Segment
 
36,387

 
41,647

 
(5,260
)
 
582

 
Fiber-Based Products
 
11,059

 
12,281

 
(1,222
)
 
(1,222
)
 
 
 
 
$
390,107

 
$
402,127

 
$
(12,020
)
 
$
20,231

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
of Currency
Sequential Revenues by Product Line
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Oct. 3, 2015
 
Increase
 
Translation (a,b)
Stock-Preparation
 
$
46,716

 
$
35,708

 
$
11,008

 
$
11,551

Doctoring, Cleaning, & Filtration
 
24,379

 
23,058

 
1,321

 
1,621

Fluid-Handling
 
23,497

 
22,023

 
1,474

 
1,766

 
Papermaking Systems Segment
 
94,592

 
80,789

 
13,803

 
14,938

 
Wood Processing Systems Segment
 
10,477

 
9,119

 
1,358

 
1,565

 
Fiber-Based Products
 
2,531

 
2,021

 
510

 
510

 
 
 
 
$
107,600

 
$
91,929

 
$
15,671

 
$
17,013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
Revenues by Geography (c)
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (a,b)
North America
 
$
53,325

 
$
54,755

 
$
(1,430
)
 
$
904

Europe
 
20,736

 
24,741

 
(4,005
)
 
(1,149
)
Asia
 
26,701

 
16,855

 
9,846

 
11,247

Rest of World
 
6,838

 
8,855

 
(2,017
)
 
(116
)
 
 
 
 
$
107,600

 
$
105,206

 
$
2,394

 
$
10,886

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

-more-


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
 
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (a,b)
North America
 
$
224,480

 
$
215,880

 
$
8,600

 
$
16,529

Europe
 
73,077

 
93,450

 
(20,373
)
 
(6,830
)
Asia
 
65,750

 
57,685

 
8,065

 
11,803

Rest of World
 
26,800

 
35,112

 
(8,312
)
 
(1,271
)
 
 
 
 
$
390,107

 
$
402,127

 
$
(12,020
)
 
$
20,231

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
Sequential Revenues by Geography (c)
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Oct. 3, 2015
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (a,b)
North America
 
$
53,325

 
$
54,989

 
$
(1,664
)
 
$
(1,409
)
Europe
 
20,736

 
18,351

 
2,385

 
2,703

Asia
 
26,701

 
11,875

 
14,826

 
15,296

Rest of World
 
6,838

 
6,714

 
124

 
423

 
 
 
 
$
107,600

 
$
91,929

 
$
15,671

 
$
17,013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Increase
 
of Currency
Bookings by Product Line
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
(Decrease)
 
Translation (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-Preparation
 
$
23,090

 
$
36,508

 
$
(13,418
)
 
$
(11,798
)
Doctoring, Cleaning, & Filtration
 
20,918

 
28,591

 
(7,673
)
 
(5,710
)
Fluid-Handling
 
19,662

 
25,042

 
(5,380
)
 
(3,312
)
 
Papermaking Systems Segment
 
63,670

 
90,141

 
(26,471
)
 
(20,820
)
 
Wood Processing Systems Segment
 
8,709

 
8,373

 
336

 
1,868

 
Fiber-Based Products
 
3,159

 
4,494

 
(1,335
)
 
(1,335
)
 
 
 
 
$
75,538

 
$
103,008

 
$
(27,470
)
 
$
(20,287
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Increase
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Decrease)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excluding Effect
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended
 
 
 
of Currency

 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
Decrease
 
Translation (a)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-Preparation
 
$
138,108

 
$
160,163

 
$
(22,055
)
 
$
(13,437
)
Doctoring, Cleaning, & Filtration
 
98,593

 
119,026

 
(20,433
)
 
(11,636
)
Fluid-Handling
 
91,943

 
103,093

 
(11,150
)
 
(713
)
 
Papermaking Systems Segment
 
328,644

 
382,282

 
(53,638
)
 
(25,786
)
 
Wood Processing Systems Segment
 
37,309

 
38,407

 
(1,098
)
 
4,636

 
Fiber-Based Products
 
10,140

 
12,430

 
(2,290
)
 
(2,290
)
 
 
 
 
$
376,093

 
$
433,119

 
$
(57,026
)
 
$
(23,440
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
Business Information
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
Gross Profit Margin:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
42.7
%
 
45.6
%
 
45.9
%
 
45.4
%
 
 
Other
 
46.1
%
 
39.0
%
 
48.3
%
 
37.7
%
 
 
 
 
43.1
%
 
44.7
%
 
46.2
%
 
44.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
$
15,230

 
$
14,266

 
$
56,789

 
$
50,485

 
 
Corporate and Other
 
(806
)
 
(1,988
)
 
(6,670
)
 
(8,399
)
 
 
 
 
$
14,424

 
$
12,278

 
$
50,119

 
$
42,086

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted Operating Income (b) (f)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
$
15,445

 
$
14,183

 
$
57,492

 
$
51,391

 
 
Corporate and Other
 
(806
)
 
(1,988
)
 
(6,670
)
 
(5,871
)
 
 
 
 
$
14,639

 
$
12,195

 
$
50,822

 
$
45,520

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital Expenditures from Continuing Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
$
1,227

 
$
3,026

 
$
4,639

 
$
5,640

 
 
Corporate and Other
 
184

 
584

 
840

 
1,115

 
 
 
 
$
1,411

 
$
3,610

 
$
5,479

 
$
6,755

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
Cash Flow and Other Data from Continuing Operations
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
Cash Provided by Operations
 
$
12,330

 
$
18,465

 
$
37,911

 
$
48,867

Depreciation and Amortization Expense
 
2,574

 
2,631

 
10,821

 
11,189

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet Data
 
 
 
 
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
 
 
 
 
 
$
66,936

 
$
45,793

Accounts Receivable, Net
 
 
 
 
 
64,321

 
58,508

Inventories
 
 
 
 
 
56,758

 
55,223

Unbilled Contract Costs and Fees
 
 
 
 
 
6,580

 
5,436

Other Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
10,525

 
18,714

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 
 
 
 
 
42,293

 
44,965

Intangible Assets
 
 
 
 
 
38,032

 
46,954

Goodwill
 
 
 
 
 
119,051

 
127,882

Other Assets
 
 
 
 
 
11,002

 
10,272

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
415,498

 
$
413,747

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts Payable
 
 
 
 
 
$
24,418

 
$
27,233

Short- and Long-term Debt
 
 
 
 
 
31,250

 
25,861

Other Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
91,885

 
95,194

 
Total Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
147,553

 
148,288

 
Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
267,945

 
265,459

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
415,498

 
$
413,747


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Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA
 
Three Months Ended
 
Twelve Months Ended
Reconciliation
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
 
Jan. 2, 2016
 
Jan. 3, 2015
Consolidated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to Kadant
 
$
10,385

 
$
9,101

 
$
34,389

 
$
28,659

 
 
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
62

 
45

 
294

 
389

 
 
(Income) Loss from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
 
(18
)
 
5

 
(74
)
 
23

 
 
Provision for Income Taxes
 
3,798

 
2,979

 
14,762

 
12,447

 
 
Interest Expense, Net
 
197

 
148

 
748

 
568

 
 
Operating Income
 
14,424

 
12,278

 
50,119

 
42,086

 
 
Restructuring Costs (Income)
 
215

 
(123
)
 
515

 
805

 
 
Acquired Backlog Amortization (d)
 

 
23

 
107

 
415

 
 
Acquired Profit in Inventory (e)
 

 
17

 
81

 
2,214

 
 
Adjusted Operating Income (b)
 
14,639

 
12,195

 
50,822

 
45,520

 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
2,574

 
2,608

 
10,714

 
10,774

 
 
Adjusted EBITDA (b)
 
$
17,213

 
$
14,803

 
$
61,536

 
$
56,294

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Papermaking Systems
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
 
$
15,230

 
$
14,266

 
$
56,789

 
$
50,485

 
 
Restructuring Costs (Income)
 
215

 
(123
)
 
515

 
805

 
 
Acquired Backlog Amortization (d)
 

 
23

 
107

 
23

 
 
Acquired Profit in Inventory (e)
 

 
17

 
81

 
78

 
 
Adjusted Operating Income (b)
 
15,445

 
14,183

 
57,492

 
51,391

 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
1,875

 
1,846

 
7,791

 
7,701

 
 
Adjusted EBITDA (b)
 
$
17,320

 
$
16,029

 
$
65,283

 
$
59,092

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate and Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Loss
 
$
(806
)
 
$
(1,988
)
 
$
(6,670
)
 
$
(8,399
)
 
 
Acquired Backlog Amortization (d)
 

 

 

 
392

 
 
Acquired Profit in Inventory (e)
 

 

 

 
2,136

 
 
Adjusted Operating Loss (b)
 
(806
)
 
(1,988
)
 
(6,670
)
 
(5,871
)
 
 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
699

 
762

 
2,923

 
3,073

 
 
Adjusted EBITDA (b)
 
$
(107
)
 
$
(1,226
)
 
$
(3,747
)
 
$
(2,798
)
 
 
(a)
Represents the increase (decrease) resulting from the conversion of current period amounts reported in local currencies into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of the prior period compared to the U.S. dollar amount reported in the prior period.
 
 
 
(b)
Represents a non-GAAP financial measure.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(c)
Geographic revenues are attributed to regions based on customer location.
 
 
 
(d)
Represents intangible amortization expense associated with acquired backlog.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(e)
Represents expense within cost of revenues associated with acquired profit in inventory.
 
 
(f)
See reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure under "Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation."

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About Kadant

Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of high-value, critical components and engineered systems used in process industries worldwide. The Company’s products, technologies, and services play an integral role in enhancing process efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in resource-intensive industries. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with revenue of $390 million in fiscal year 2015 and 1,800 employees in 18 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.kadant.com.

The following constitutes a “Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including forward-looking statements about our expected future financial and operating performance, demand for our products, and economic and industry outlook. Our actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in Kadant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2015 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These include risks and uncertainties relating to adverse changes in global and local economic conditions; the variability and difficulty in accurately predicting revenue from large capital equipment and systems projects; the variability and uncertainties in sales of capital equipment in China; the effect of currency fluctuations on our financial results; our customers’ ability to obtain financing for capital equipment projects; changes in government regulations and policies; the oriented strand board market and levels of residential construction activity; development and use of digital media; price increases or shortages of raw materials; dependence on certain suppliers; international sales and operations; disruption in production; our acquisition strategy; our internal growth strategy; competition; soundness of suppliers and customers; our effective tax rate; future restructurings; soundness of financial institutions; our debt obligations; restrictions in our credit agreement; loss of key personnel; reliance on third-party research; protection of patents and proprietary rights; failure of our information systems or breaches of data security; fluctuations in our share price; and anti-takeover provisions. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.





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