NORTH CANTON, Ohio, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a global leader in bearings and mechanical power transmission products, today reported first-quarter 2017 sales of $703.8 million, up 2.9 percent from the same period a year ago. The results reflect increased industrial distribution and off-highway demand, as well as the benefit of acquisitions, partially offset by lower rail, wind energy and aerospace shipments.

In the first quarter, Timken posted net income of $38.2 million or $0.48 per diluted share, versus net income of $65.9 million or $0.82 per diluted share for the same period a year ago. The year-ago period included CDSOA((1)) income of approximately $31 million after-tax. The year-over-year change in net income also reflects the impact of higher volume, improved manufacturing performance and lower restructuring charges, partially offset by unfavorable price/mix and a pension mark-to-market remeasurement charge in the quarter.

Excluding special items (detailed in the attached tables), adjusted net income in the first quarter of 2017 was $43.7 million or $0.55 per diluted share, up from $39.9 million or $0.50 per diluted share for the same period in 2016. The increase in adjusted net income reflects the impact of higher volume and improved manufacturing performance, partially offset by unfavorable price/mix. The company generated cash from operations of $46.7 million and free cash flow of $27.4 million in the first quarter.

"We had a solid start to the year, with stronger demand in sectors like industrial distribution and off-highway," said Richard G. Kyle, Timken president and chief executive officer. "We responded well to the increase in demand, improved operating margins and generated solid cash flow, while continuing to advance our strategy across the globe."

Recently, the company:


    --  Added to its mechanical power transmission product portfolio with the
        acquisition of Torsion Control Products, Inc., a manufacturer of
        engineered torsional couplings, which complements the Lovejoy
        acquisition made last year; and
    --  Returned $28 million in capital to shareholders in the first quarter
        through the repurchase of 185,000 shares and the payment of its 379th
        consecutive quarterly dividend.

First-Quarter Segment Results

Mobile Industries reported first-quarter sales of $383 million, roughly flat compared to the same period a year ago, with increased demand in the mining and agriculture sectors offset by softness in rail and aerospace.

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in the quarter were $30.8 million or 8 percent of sales, compared with EBIT of $32 million or 8.4 percent of sales for the same period a year ago. The decrease in EBIT primarily reflects unfavorable price/mix in the quarter partially offset by favorable currency.

Excluding special items (detailed in the attached tables), adjusted EBIT in the quarter was $36.6 million or 9.6 percent of sales, compared with $37.7 million or 9.8 percent of sales in the first quarter last year.

Process Industries sales of $320.8 million for the first quarter were up 6.6 percent from the same period a year ago, driven primarily by increased industrial distribution demand, higher marine revenue and the benefit of acquisitions, partially offset by lower revenue in wind energy and services.

EBIT for the quarter was $43 million or 13.4 percent of sales, compared with EBIT of $33.8 million or 11.2 percent of sales for the same period a year ago. The increase in EBIT was driven by the impact of higher volume, improved manufacturing performance, lower SG&A expenses and the benefit of acquisitions, partially offset by unfavorable price/mix. In addition to these operating factors, year-on-year results were also impacted by lower restructuring charges in the quarter.

Excluding special items (detailed in the attached tables), adjusted EBIT in the quarter was $44.2 million or 13.8 percent of sales, compared with $37.4 million or 12.4 percent of sales in the first quarter last year.

2017 Outlook

"Encouraged by our start to the year, we are raising our revenue and earnings outlook, with the expectation that markets sustain their recent improvements," said Kyle. "We are confident in our ability to generate solid bottom-line growth in 2017."

The company now expects 2017 revenue to be up 5 to 6 percent in total versus 2016. Within its segments, the company estimates full-year 2017:


    --  Mobile Industries' sales to be up 2-3 percent, driven primarily by
        improved demand in the off-highway and heavy truck sectors and the
        benefit of acquisitions, partially offset by continued weakness in the
        rail sector.
    --  Process Industries' sales to be up 9-10 percent, reflecting growth
        across most end-market sectors and the benefit of acquisitions, offset
        partially by unfavorable currency.

Timken now anticipates 2017 earnings per diluted share to range from $2.15 to $2.25 for the full year on a GAAP basis, which does not include the impact of any potential mark-to-market pension remeasurement adjustments in the fourth quarter.

The company expects 2017 adjusted earnings per diluted share to range from $2.35 to $2.45.

Recast of 2016 Earnings for Change in Accounting Principle

In the first quarter of 2017, Timken implemented a change in accounting principle for pension and OPEB costs. Prior to 2017, the Company amortized actuarial gains and losses into earnings over time. Under the new principle, the company will recognize actuarial gains and losses as a mark-to-market remeasurement gain or loss when they occur rather than amortizing them to earnings over time. In addition, the Company has changed its accounting policy for measuring the market-related value of plan assets from a calculated amount (based on a smoothing of asset returns) to fair value. As a result of these changes, 2016 earnings have been recast to make the company's results comparable year-over-year. First-quarter 2016 earnings have been recast from $0.78 to $0.82 per diluted share. First-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings have been recast from $0.46 to $0.50 per diluted share. More information on the 2016 impact of this change in accounting principle can be found in the Form 8-K filed by the company on April 24, 2017.

Conference Call Information

Timken will host a conference call today at 11 a.m. Eastern Time to review its financial results. Presentation materials will be available online in advance of the call for interested investors and securities analysts.


    Conference Call:        Wednesday, April 26, 2017

                            11:00 a.m. Eastern Time

                            Live Dial-In: 877-545-1407 or 719-325-4795

                            (Call in 10 minutes prior to be included.)

                            Conference ID: Timken's 1Q Earnings Call


    Conference Call Replay: Replay Dial-In available through May 10, 2017:

                            888-203-1112 or 719-457-0820

                            Replay Passcode: 1748373


    Live Webcast:           http://investors.timken.com

About The Timken Company

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com) engineers, manufactures and markets bearings, gear drives, belts, chain, couplings, and related products, and offers a spectrum of powertrain rebuild and repair services. The leading authority on tapered roller bearings, Timken today applies its deep knowledge of metallurgy, tribology and mechanical power transmission across a variety of bearings and related systems to improve reliability and efficiency of machinery and equipment all around the world. The company's growing product and services portfolio features many strong industrial brands including Timken(®), Fafnir(®), Philadelphia Gear(®), Drives(®), Lovejoy(®) and Interlube(TM). Known for its quality products and collaborative technical sales model, Timken posted $2.7 billion in sales in 2016. With more than 14,000 employees operating from 28 countries, Timken makes the world more productive and keeps industry in motion.

Certain statements in this release (including statements regarding the company's forecasts, estimates plans and expectations) that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, the statements related to expectations regarding the company's future financial performance, including information under the heading "Outlook," are forward-looking.

The company cautions that actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied in forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, including: the finalization of the company's financial statements for the first quarter of 2017; the company's ability to respond to the changes in its end markets that could affect demand for the company's products; unanticipated changes in business relationships with customers or their purchases from the company; changes in the financial health of the company's customers, which may have an impact on the company's revenues, earnings and impairment charges; fluctuations in raw material and energy costs; the impact of changes to the company's accounting methods; weakness in global or regional economic conditions and capital markets; fluctuations in currency valuations; changes in the expected costs associated with product warranty claims; the ability to achieve satisfactory operating results in the integration of acquired companies; the impact on operations of general economic conditions; fluctuations in customer demand; the impact on the company's pension obligations due to changes in interest rates, investment performance and other tactics designed to reduce risk; the company's ability to complete and achieve the benefits of announced plans, programs, initiatives, and capital investments; and retention of U.S. Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act distributions. Additional factors are discussed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2016, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Except as required by the federal securities laws, the company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

(1) Represents funds received by the company under the U.S. Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA).

Media Relations:
234.262.3514
mediarelations@timken.com

Investor Relations:
Jason Hershiser
234.262.7101
jason.hershiser@timken.com




    The Timken Company

    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
     INCOME

    (Unaudited)
    ----------

    (Dollars in millions,
     except per share data)                            Three Months Ended
                                                            March 31,

                                                       2017       2016
                                                       ----       ----


    Net sales                                                  $703.8                               $684.0

    Cost of products sold                             523.3                   500.9
    ---------------------                             -----

    Gross Profit                                      180.5                   183.1

    Selling, general &
     administrative expenses                          119.6                   117.3

    Impairment and
     restructuring charges                              1.7                    10.5

    Operating Income                                   59.2                    55.3

    Continued Dumping and
     Subsidy Offset Act
     income, net(1)                                       -                   47.7

    Other income, net                                   1.7                       -
    -----------------                                   ---                     ---

    Earnings Before Interest
     and Taxes (EBIT)(2)                               60.9                   103.0

    Interest expense, net                             (7.3)                  (8.1)
    ---------------------                              ----                    ----

    Income Before Income Taxes                         53.6                    94.9

    Provision for income taxes                         15.5                    29.1
    --------------------------                         ----                    ----

    Net Income                                         38.1                    65.8

    Less: Net loss
     attributable to
     noncontrolling interest                          (0.1)                  (0.1)
    ------------------------                           ----                    ----

    Net Income Attributable to
     The Timken Company                                         $38.2                                $65.9
    --------------------------                                  -----                                -----


    Net Income per Common Share Attributable
     to The Timken Company Common Shareholders

        Basic Earnings per share                                $0.49                                $0.83


        Diluted Earnings per share                              $0.48                                $0.82


    Average Shares Outstanding                   77,731,793              79,769,761

    Average Shares Outstanding
     -assuming dilution                          78,893,954              80,437,533
    --------------------------                   ----------              ----------


    (1) U.S. Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act ("CDSOA") income, net, represents the amount of funds
     received by the Company from monies collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("U.S. Customs") on
     entries of merchandise subject to anti-dumping orders that entered the U.S. prior to October 1, 2007.
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    (2) EBIT is a non-GAAP measure defined as operating income plus other income (expense). EBIT is an
     important financial measure used in the management of the business, including decisions concerning the
     allocation of resources and assessment of performance. Management believes that reporting EBIT is useful
     to investors as this measure is representative of the Company's core operations.


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    BUSINESS SEGMENTS

    (Unaudited)
    ----------

                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                         March 31,

    (Dollars in millions)                          2017       2016
    --------------------                           ----       ----


    Mobile Industries

    Net sales                                              $383.0                               $383.2

    Earnings before
     interest and taxes
     (EBIT) (1)                                             $30.8                                $32.0

    EBIT Margin (1)                                8.0%                   8.4%
    --------------                                  ---                     ---


    Process Industries

    Net sales                                              $320.8                               $300.8

    Earnings before
     interest and taxes
     (EBIT) (1)                                             $43.0                                $33.8

    EBIT Margin (1)                               13.4%                  11.2%
    --------------                                 ----                    ----


    Corporate expense                                     $(12.9)                             $(10.5)

    CDSOA income, net(2)                              -                   47.7


    Consolidated

    Net sales                                              $703.8                               $684.0

    Earnings (loss) before
     interest and taxes
     (EBIT) (1)                                             $60.9                               $103.0

    EBIT Margin  (1)                               8.7%                  15.1%
    ---------------                                 ---                    ----


    (1) EBIT is a non-GAAP measure defined as operating income plus other income (expense). EBIT Margin
     is a non-GAAP measure defined as EBIT as a percentage of net sales. EBIT and EBIT Margin are
     important financial measures used in the management of the business, including decisions concerning
     the allocation of resources and assessment of performance.  Management believes that reporting EBIT
     and EBIT Margin is useful to investors as these measures are representative of the Company's core
     operations of the segments and Company, respectively.
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    (2) CDSOA income, net, represents the amount of funds received by the Company from monies collected by
     U.S. Customs on entries of merchandise subject to anti-dumping orders that entered the U.S. prior to
     October 1, 2007.
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    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


    (Dollars in millions)                   (Unaudited)           December 31,
                                                                         2016
                                          March 31, 2017
    ---                                   --------------

    ASSETS

    Cash and cash
     equivalents                                           $129.5                  $148.8

    Restricted cash                                  2.9                     2.7

    Accounts receivable                            492.7                   438.0

    Inventories, net                               566.2                   553.7

    Other current assets                            79.4                    68.7
    --------------------                            ----                    ----

    Total Current Assets                         1,270.7                 1,211.9

    Property, plant and
     equipment, net                                807.6                   804.4

    Goodwill and other
     intangible assets                             622.6                   628.5

    Non-current pension
     assets                                         30.6                    32.1

    Other assets                                    84.1                    86.3
    ------------                                    ----                    ----

    Total Assets                                         $2,815.6                $2,763.2
    ------------                                         --------                --------


    LIABILITIES

    Accounts payable                                       $226.6                  $176.2

    Short-term debt,
     including current
     portion of long-
     term debt                                      37.2                    24.2

    Income taxes                                    25.2                    16.9

    Accrued expenses                               209.4                   235.4
    ----------------                               -----                   -----

    Total Current
     Liabilities                                   498.4                   452.7


    Long-term debt                                 600.1                   635.0

    Accrued pension cost                           155.5                   154.7

    Accrued
     postretirement
     benefits cost                                 130.7                   131.5

    Other non-current
     liabilities                                    76.1                    78.4
    -----------------                               ----                    ----

    Total Liabilities                            1,460.8                 1,452.3


    EQUITY

    The Timken Company
     shareholders' equity                        1,321.1                 1,279.7

    Noncontrolling
     Interest                                       33.7                    31.2
    --------------                                  ----                    ----

    Total Equity                                 1,354.8                 1,310.9
    ------------                                 -------                 -------

    Total Liabilities and
     Equity                                              $2,815.6                $2,763.2
    ---------------------                                --------                --------




    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
     STATEMENTS OF CASH
     FLOWS

    (Unaudited)
    ----------

                               Three Months Ended
                                 March 31,

    (Dollars in millions)    2017                   2016
    --------------------     ----                   ----

    Cash Provided (Used)

    OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    Net income
     attributable to The
     Timken Company                               $38.2             $65.9

    Net loss attributable
     to noncontrolling
     interest               (0.1)                         (0.1)

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

    Depreciation and
     amortization            32.9                           32.6

    Impairment charges          -                           2.6

    CDSOA receivable            -                        (48.1)

    Pension and other
     postretirement
     expense                  7.2                            4.9

    Pension and other
     postretirement
     benefit contributions
     and payments           (6.1)                        (10.2)

    Changes in operating
     assets and
     liabilities:

    Accounts receivable    (50.3)                         (4.9)

    Inventories             (6.5)                         (0.1)

    Accounts payable         48.6                           16.5

    Accrued expenses       (28.4)                        (30.3)

    Income taxes              8.2                           23.9

    Other, net                3.0                          (4.1)
    ----------                ---                           ----

    Net Cash Provided by
     Operating Activities                         $46.7             $48.6


    INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    Capital expenditures                        $(19.3)          $(24.2)

    Investments in short-
     term marketable
     securities, net        (6.8)                         (0.5)

    Other                   (0.8)                           0.1
    -----                    ----                            ---

    Net Cash Used by
     Investing Activities                       $(26.9)          $(24.6)


    FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    Cash dividends paid to
     shareholders                               $(20.3)          $(20.7)

    Purchase of treasury
     shares                 (8.1)                        (35.0)

    Proceeds from exercise
     of stock options        16.6                            0.3

    Shares surrendered for
     taxes                  (8.2)                         (1.5)

    Net (payments)
     proceeds from credit
     facilities            (22.6)                          31.2

    Net payments from
     long-term debt         (0.3)                             -

    Other                   (0.1)                           4.8
    -----                    ----                            ---

    Net Cash Used by
     Financing Activities                       $(43.0)          $(20.9)

    Effect of exchange
     rate changes on cash     3.9                            4.6
    ---------------------     ---                            ---

    (Decrease) Increase in
     Cash and Cash
     Equivalents                                $(19.3)             $7.7

    Cash and Cash
     Equivalents at
     Beginning of Period    148.8                          129.6
    --------------------    -----                          -----

    Cash and Cash
     Equivalents at End of
     Period                                      $129.5            $137.3
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    Reconciliations of Adjusted Net Income to GAAP Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Earnings Per Share to GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share:

    (Unaudited)

    The following reconciliation is provided as additional relevant information about the Company's performance deemed useful to investors.  Management believes that non-GAAP measures of adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share are important
     financial measures used in the management of the business, including decisions concerning the allocation of resources and assessment of performance. Management believes that reporting adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share is useful to
     investors as these measures are representative of the Company's core operations.


    (Dollars in millions, except share data)                                                                                              Three Months Ended
                                                                                                                                               March 31,
    ---                                                                                                                                        ---------

                                                                                                                            2017                          EPS           2016                        EPS
                                                                                                                            ----                          ---           ----                        ---

    Net Income Attributable to The Timken Company                                                                                             $38.2                                                    $0.48                                      $65.9               $0.82


    Adjustments:(1)

      Impairment and restructuring charges(2)                                                                                                  $4.6                                                              $10.7

      Acquisition related charges                                                                                            0.1                                                        -

      Pension related charges(3)                                                                                             4.4                                                      1.2

      CDSOA income, net(4)                                                                                                     -                                                  (47.7)

      Gain on dissolution of subsidiary                                                                                        -                                                   (1.4)

      (Benefit) provision for income taxes(5)                                                                              (3.6)                                                    11.2

          Total Adjustments:                                                                                                 5.5                                        0.07                           (26.0)                                    (0.32)
          ------------------                                                                                                 ---                                        ----                            -----                                      -----

    Adjusted Net Income from The Timken Company                                                                                               $43.7                                                    $0.55                                      $39.9               $0.50
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    (1) Adjustments are pre-tax, with net tax provision (benefit) listed separately.
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    (2) Impairment and restructuring charges, including items recorded in cost of products sold, related to plant closures, the rationalization of certain plants and severance related to cost reduction initiatives. The Company re-assesses its operating
     footprint and makes adjustments as needed that result in restructuring charges.  However, management believes these actions are not representative of the Company's core operations.
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    (3) In 2017, pension related charges represent actuarial losses that resulted from the remeasurement of pension plan assets and obligations as a result of changes in assumptions. The Company recognizes actuarial (gains) and losses through earnings in
     connection with the annual remeasurement in the fourth quarter, or on an interim basis if specific events trigger a remeasurement. In 2016, pension related charges represent professional fees associated with the implementation of a group annuity contract.
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    (4) CDSOA income, net, represents the amount of funds received by the Company from monies collected by U.S. Customs on entries of merchandise subject to anti-dumping orders that entered the U.S. prior to October 1, 2007.
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    (5) Provision (benefit) for income taxes includes the net tax impact on pre-tax adjustments, the impact of discrete tax items recorded during the respective periods, as well as adjustments to reflect the use of one overall effective tax rate on adjusted
     pre-tax income in interim periods.
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    Reconciliations of Adjusted Gross Profit to GAAP Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit as a Percentage of Sales to GAAP Gross Profit as a Percentage of Sales:

    (Unaudited)

    The following reconciliation is provided as additional relevant information about the Company's performance deemed useful to investors. Management believes that non-GAAP measures of adjusted gross profit
     and adjusted gross profit margin are important financial measures used in the management of the business, including decisions concerning the allocation of resources and assessment of performance.
     Management believes that reporting adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit margin are useful to investors as these measures are representative of the Company's core operations.


    (Dollars in millions)                                                                                            Three Months Ended
                                                                                                                          March 31,
    ---                                                                                                                   ---------

                                                                                                       2017    Percentage to     2016     Percentage
                                                                                                                                            to
                                                                                                              Net Sales
                                                                                                                                      Net Sales
                                                                                                                                 ---    ---------

    Gross Profit                                                                                                     $180.5                   25.6%                                $183.1               26.8%


    Adjustments:

       Impairment and restructuring charges(1)                                                          2.8                      0.4%                           0.2                             -   %

       Acquisition related charge(2)                                                                    0.1                                     -   %                       -                          -   %

       Pension related charges(3)                                                                       2.5                      0.4%                             -                            -   %
       -------------------------                                                                        ---                       ---                            ---                          ---   ---

          Total Adjustments:                                                                                           $5.4                    0.8%                                  $0.2                   -   %
          ------------------                                                                                           ----                     ---                                   ----                 ---   ---

    Adjusted Gross Profit                                                                                            $185.9                   26.4%                                $183.3               26.8%
    ---------------------                                                                                            ------                    ----                                 ------                ----


    (1) Impairment and restructuring charges related to plant closures and the rationalization of certain plants. The Company re-assesses its operating footprint and makes adjustments as needed that result in
     restructuring charges.  However, management believes these actions are not representative of the Company's core operations.
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    (2) Acquisition related charges in 2017 relate to the acquisition of EDT Corp. ("EDT"), including one-time transaction costs.
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    (3) Pension related charges represent actuarial losses that resulted from the remeasurement of pension plan assets and obligations as a result of changes in assumptions. The Company recognizes actuarial
     (gains) and losses through earnings in connection with the annual remeasurement in the fourth quarter, or on an interim basis if specific events trigger a remeasurement.
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    Reconciliation of EBIT to GAAP Net Income (Loss), and EBIT Margin, After Adjustments, to Net Income (Loss) as a Percentage of Sales and EBIT, After Adjustments, to Net Income (Loss):

    (Unaudited)

    The following reconciliation is provided as additional relevant information about the Company's performance deemed useful to investors.  Management believes consolidated earnings (loss) before interest and taxes
     (EBIT) is a non-GAAP measure that is useful to investors as it is representative of the Company's performance and that it is appropriate to compare GAAP net income (loss) to consolidated EBIT. Management also
     believes that non-GAAP measures of adjusted EBIT and adjusted EBIT margin are useful to investors as they are representative of the Company's core operations and are used in the management of the business,
     including decisions concerning the allocation of resources and assessment of performance.


    (Dollars in millions)                                                                                             Three Months Ended
                                                                                                                           March 31,
    ---                                                                                                                    ---------

                                                                                                      2017    Percentage to        2016     Percentage
                                                                                                                                              to
                                                                                                             Net Sales
                                                                                                                                        Net Sales
                                                                                                                                   ---    ---------

    Net Income                                                                                                       $38.1                       5.4%                                   $65.8                   9.6%


    Provision for income taxes                                                                        15.5                         2.2%                           29.1                    4.3%

    Interest expense                                                                                   7.9                         1.1%                            8.4                    1.2%

    Interest income                                                                                  (0.6)                                       -   %                     (0.3)                             -   %
    ---------------                                                                                   ----                                      ---   ---                    ----                            ---   ---

    Consolidated EBIT                                                                                                $60.9                       8.7%                                  $103.0                  15.1%


    Adjustments:

      Impairment and restructuring charges(1)                                                                         $4.6                       0.6%                                   $10.7                   1.5%

      CDSOA income(2)                                                                                    -                                       -   %                    (47.7)                (7.0)%

      Acquisition related charges                                                                      0.1                                        -   %                         -                             -   %

      Pension related charges(3)                                                                       4.4                         0.6%                            1.2                    0.2%

      Gain on dissolution of subsidiary                                                                  -                                       -   %                     (1.4)                (0.2)%
      ---------------------------------                                                                ---                                     ---   ---                    ----                  -----

    Total Adjustments                                                                                  9.1                         1.2%                         (37.2)                 (5.5)%
    -----------------                                                                                  ---                          ---                           -----                   -----

    Adjusted EBIT                                                                                                    $70.0                       9.9%                                   $65.8                   9.6%
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    (1) Impairment and restructuring charges, including rationalization costs recorded in cost of products sold, related to plant closures, the rationalization of certain plants and severance related to cost
     reduction initiatives. The Company re-assesses its operating footprint and makes adjustments as needed that result in restructuring charges.  However, management believes that these actions are not
     representative of the Company's core operations.
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    (2) CDSOA income, net, represents the amount of funds received by the Company from monies collected by U.S. Customs on entries of merchandise subject to anti-dumping orders that entered the U.S. prior to
     October 1, 2007.
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    (3) In 2017, pension related charges represent actuarial losses that resulted from the remeasurement of pension plan assets and obligations as a result of changes in assumptions. The Company recognizes actuarial
     (gains) and losses through earnings in connection with the annual remeasurement in the fourth quarter, or on an interim basis if specific events trigger a remeasurement. In 2016, pension related charges
     represent professional fees associated with the implementation of a group annuity contract.
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    Reconciliation of segment EBIT Margin, After Adjustments, to segment EBIT as a Percentage of Sales and segment EBIT, After Adjustments, to segment EBIT:

    (Unaudited)

    The following reconciliation is provided as additional relevant information about the Company's Mobile Industries and Process Industries segment performance deemed useful to investors. Management believes
     that non-GAAP measures of adjusted EBIT and adjusted EBIT margin for the segments are useful to investors as they are representative of each segment's core operations and are used in the management of the
     business, including decisions concerning the allocation of resources and assessment of performance.


    Mobile Industries
    -----------------

    (Dollars in millions)                                                                         Three Months     Percentage to    Three Months     Percentage
                                                                                                      Ended          Net Sales          Ended          to Net
                                                                                                                                                       Sales
                                                                                                 March 31, 2017                    March 31, 2016
    ---                                                                                          --------------                    --------------

    Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)                                                                              $30.8                            8.0%                                 $32.0                   8.4%


    Impairment and restructuring charges (1)                                                                4.0                               1.1%                           7.1                   1.8%

    Gain on dissolution of subsidiary                                                                         -                                             -   %                            $(1.4)                (0.4)%

    Pension related charges(2)                                                                              1.8                               0.5%                             -                               -   %
                                                                                                                                                                                                                ---

    Adjusted EBIT                                                                                                          $36.6                            9.6%                                 $37.7                   9.8%
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    Process Industries
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    (Dollars in millions)                                                                         Three Months     Percentage to    Three Months     Percentage
                                                                                                      Ended          Net Sales          Ended          to Net
                                                                                                                                                       Sales
                                                                                                 March 31, 2017                    March 31, 2016
    ---                                                                                          --------------                    --------------

    Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)                                                                              $43.0                           13.4%                                 $33.8                  11.2%


    Impairment and restructuring charges(1)                                                                   -                                             -   %                      3.6                  1.2%

    Acquisition related charges                                                                             0.1                                              -   %                        -                            -   %

    Pension related charges(2)                                                                              1.1                               0.4%                             -                               -   %

    Adjusted EBIT                                                                                                          $44.2                           13.8%                                 $37.4                  12.4%
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    (1) Impairment and restructuring charges, including rationalization costs recorded in cost of products sold, related to plant closures, the rationalization of certain plants and severance related to cost
     reduction initiatives. The Company re-assesses its operating footprint and makes adjustments as needed that result in restructuring charges.  However, management believes these actions are not
     representative of the Company's core operations.
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    (2) Pension related charges represent actuarial losses that resulted from the remeasurement of pension plan assets and obligations as a result of changes in assumptions. The Company recognizes actuarial
     (gains) and losses through earnings in connection with the annual remeasurement in the fourth quarter, or on an interim basis if specific events trigger a remeasurement.
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    Reconciliation of Total Debt to Net Debt and the Ratio of Net Debt to Capital to the Ratio of Total Debt
     to Capital:

    (Unaudited)

    These reconciliations are provided as additional relevant information about the Company's financial
     position deemed useful to investors. Capital, used for the ratio of total debt to capital, is a non-
     GAAP measure defined as total debt plus total shareholders' equity. Capital, used for the ratio of net
     debt to capital, is a non-GAAP measure defined as total debt less cash, cash equivalents and restricted
     cash plus total shareholders' equity. Management believes Net Debt and the Ratio of Net Debt to Capital
     are important measures of the Company's financial position, due to the amount of cash and cash
     equivalents on hand.


    (Dollars in millions)
    --------------------

                                        March 31,    December 31,
                                              2017            2016
                                              ----            ----

    Short-term debt,
     including
     current portion
     of long-term
     debt                                                   $37.2                                  $24.2

    Long-term debt                           600.1                        635.0
    --------------                           -----                        -----

      Total Debt                                           $637.3                                 $659.2

    Less: Cash, cash
     equivalents and
     restricted cash                       (132.4)                     (151.5)
    ----------------                        ------                       ------

    Net Debt                                               $504.9                                 $507.7
    --------                                               ------                                 ------


    Total equity                                         $1,354.8                               $1,310.9


    Ratio of Total
     Debt to Capital                         32.0%                       33.5%

    Ratio of Net Debt
     to Capital                              27.1%                       27.9%
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    Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:

    (Unaudited)

    Management believes that free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that is useful to investors because it is
     a meaningful indicator of cash generated from operating activities available for the execution of its
     business strategy.


    (Dollars in millions)
    --------------------

                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                     March 31,

                                              2017            2016
                                              ----            ----

    Net cash provided
     by operating
     activities                                             $46.7                                  $48.6

    Less: capital
     expenditures                           (19.3)                      (24.2)
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    Free cash flow                                          $27.4                                  $24.4
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    Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share to GAAP Earnings per Share for Full Year 2017 Outlook:

    (Unaudited)

    The following reconciliation is provided as additional relevant information about the Company's outlook deemed
     useful to investors. Forecasted full year adjusted diluted earnings per share is an important financial measure
     that management believes is useful to investors as it is representative of the Company's expectation for the
     performance of its core business operations.




                                                       Low End                 High End
                                                      Earnings                 Earnings
                                                     Per Share                Per Share
                                                     ---------                ---------

    Forecasted full year GAAP
     diluted earnings per share                                    $2.15                                             $2.25


    Forecasted Adjustments:

      Impairment and restructuring
       charges (1)                                         0.15                                    0.15

      Pension related charges (2)                          0.05                                    0.05

    Total Adjustments:                                             $0.20                                             $0.20
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    Forecasted full year adjusted
     diluted earnings per share                                    $2.35                                             $2.45
    -----------------------------                                  -----                                             -----


    (1) Impairment and restructuring charges relate to severance and other cost reduction initiatives, net of tax.
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    (2) Pension related charges represent actuarial losses that resulted from the remeasurement of pension plan
     assets and obligations as a result of changes in assumptions. The Company recognizes actuarial (gains) and
     losses through earnings in connection with the annual remeasurement in the fourth quarter, or on an interim
     basis if specific events trigger a remeasurement.
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    Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities for Full Year 2017 Outlook:

    (Unaudited)

    Forecasted full year free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that is useful to investors because it is
     representative of the Company's expectation of cash that will be generated from operating activities and
     available for the execution of its business strategy.

    (Dollars in Millions)                                                 Free Cash Flow
                                                                                Outlook
    ---------------------                                                 --------------

    Net cash provided by operating activities                                                 $325.0

    Less: capital expenditures                                                   (115.0)
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    Free cash flow                                                                            $210.0
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