BRIDGETON, Mo., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Katy Industries, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: KATY) today reported a net loss in the third quarter of 2008 of ($3.2) million [($0.40) per share], versus a net loss of ($1.5) million [($0.18) per share], in the third quarter of 2007, as adjusted to exclude restructuring and other non-recurring or unusual items, which are discussed below. Including these items, Katy reported a net loss in the third quarter of 2008 of ($5.0) million [($0.62) per share], versus a net loss of ($0.8) million [($0.10) per share], in the same period of 2007. The operating loss, as adjusted to exclude all restructuring and other non-recurring or unusual items, was ($4.7) million [(10.7%) of net sales] in the third quarter of 2008, compared to an operating loss, as adjusted, of ($1.1) million [(2.2%) of net sales] in the same period in 2007. Net income (loss), as adjusted, and operating income (loss), as adjusted, are non-GAAP financial measures and are further discussed below.

Katy also reported a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 of ($9.0) million [($1.13) per share], versus a net loss of ($4.0) million [($0.51) per share], for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, as adjusted to exclude restructuring and other non-recurring or unusual items, which are discussed below. Including these items, Katy reported a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 of ($12.6) million [($1.58) per share], versus a net loss of ($2.8) million [($0.35) per share], in the same period of 2007. The operating loss, as adjusted to exclude all restructuring and other non- recurring or unusual items, was ($13.2) million [(10.1%) of net sales] for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, compared to an operating loss, as adjusted, of ($3.2) million [(2.2%) of net sales] in the same period in 2007. Net income (loss), as adjusted, and operating income (loss), as adjusted, are non-GAAP financial measures and are further discussed below.

During the third quarter of 2008, Katy reported restructuring and other non-recurring or unusual items of $0.1 million pre-tax [$0.01 per share] for activity from discontinued businesses. During the third quarter of 2007, Katy reported restructuring and other non-recurring or unusual items of $1.6 million pre-tax [$0.20 per share] for activity from discontinued businesses. Details regarding these items are provided in the "Reconciliations of GAAP Results to Results Excluding Certain Unusual Items" accompanying this press release.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, Katy reported restructuring and other non-recurring or unusual items of $0.6 million pre-tax [$0.08 per share], including activity from discontinued businesses of $1.0 million and severance, restructuring and related costs of $0.4 million offset by the loss on sale of assets of ($0.8) million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, Katy reported restructuring and other non-recurring or unusual items of $4.4 million pre-tax [$0.55 per share], including activity from discontinued businesses of $8.6 million offset by severance, restructuring and related costs of ($2.7) million and a loss on the sale of assets of ($1.5) million. Details regarding these items are provided in the "Reconciliations of GAAP Results to Results Excluding Certain Unusual Items" accompanying this press release.

Financial highlights for the third quarter of 2008, as compared to the same period in the prior year, included:

-- Net sales in the third quarter of 2008 were $44.4 million, a decrease of $4.8 million compared to the same period in 2007. Overall, the decrease of 9.8% resulted primarily from lower volumes within our Contico business unit, which sells primarily to mass merchant customers, due to our decision to exit certain unprofitable business lines particularly in the face of rising resin costs. In addition, our Continental business unit incurred a volume shortfall primarily from reduced activity within our food service distribution channel.

-- Gross margins were 6.5% in the third quarter of 2008, versus 11.3% in the third quarter of 2007. In 2008, our margins were adversely impacted by lower volume within the above business units along with material costs increases which were not fully recovered from the marketplace. In addition, the remaining factor impacting gross margins was an unfavorable variance incurred in our LIFO adjustment of $0.5 million.

-- Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1.0 million higher than the third quarter of 2007. The increase was primarily driven by higher costs associated with the Company's self-insurance programs along with costs related to the Company's plan to deregister its common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

-- Debt at September 30, 2008 was $15.5 million [40% of total capitalization], versus $52.4 million [61% of total capitalization] at September 30, 2007. The decrease in the ratio of debt to total capitalization was principally due to the reduction of debt levels from the proceeds received on the sale of businesses in 2007.

-- Katy used free cash flow of $11.0 million during the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 versus using $13.9 million of free cash flow during the nine month period ended September 30, 2007. The free cash flow usage during 2008 was comparable to 2007 as the Company benefited from lower cash requirements from the discontinued businesses offsetting the lower operating performance in 2008. In addition, the Company benefited from a reduction in working capital levels due to the reduced volume. Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, is discussed further below.

"The results of the third quarter were very reflective of the current economic environment," said David J. Feldman, Katy's President and Chief Executive Officer. "For the remainder of 2008, we are very focused on sales initiatives to improve volume while driving cost efficiencies within our current products. Our performance for the remainder of the year continues to be dictated by our ability to improve volume and to recoup, through price increases, the raw material cost changes that are presently being incurred by us and the rest of the industry," added Mr. Feldman.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To provide transparency about measures of Katy's financial performance which management considers most relevant, we supplement the reporting of Katy's consolidated financial information under GAAP with certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Net Income (Loss), as adjusted, Net Income (Loss), as adjusted per share, Operating Income (Loss) and Operating Income (Loss) as adjusted, as a percentage of net sales, and Free Cash Flow. Details regarding these measures and reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to comparable GAAP measures are provided in the "Reconciliations of GAAP Results to Results Excluding Certain Unusual Items" and "Statements of Cash Flows" accompanying this press release. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute or superior to, the other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Using only the non-GAAP financial measures to analyze our performance would have material limitations because their calculation is based on the subjective determinations of management regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that investors may find material. Management compensates for these limitations by utilizing both the GAAP and non-GAAP measures reflected below to understand and analyze the results of its business. Katy believes the presentation of these measures is nonetheless useful to investors for the following reasons:

Net Income (Loss), as adjusted, Net Income (Loss), as adjusted per share, Operating Income (Loss) and Operating Income (Loss) as adjusted, as a percentage of net sales: All of these non-GAAP operating measurements adjust the corresponding GAAP measurement to exclude restructuring and other non- recurring and unusual items, as appropriate. Following the recapitalization of the company in 2001, a comprehensive restructuring program became essential to the future viability of Katy. All other non-recurring and unusual items are typically indicative of non-cash impacts to Katy's results of operations. These non-GAAP measures are used by management as Katy believes that these measures are more indicative of the company's underlying business performance and that eliminating restructuring and other non-recurring and unusual charges provides more meaningful year-to-year comparison of the Company's operations.

Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow is defined by Katy as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures and cash dividends paid. Katy believes that free cash flow is useful to management and investors in measuring cash generated that is available for repayment of debt obligations, investment in growth through acquisitions, new business development and stock repurchases.

This press release may contain various forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and beliefs of Katy's management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the company's management. Additionally, the forward-looking statements are based on Katy's current expectations and projections about future events and trends affecting the financial condition of its business. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, detailed from time to time in Katy's filings with the SEC that may lead to results that differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the company or on its behalf. Katy undertakes no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Katy Industries, Inc. is a diversified corporation focused on the manufacturing and distribution of commercial cleaning products and consumer home products.



     Company contact:
     Katy Industries, Inc.
     James W. Shaffer
     (314) 656-4321



    KATY INDUSTRIES, INC. SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS - UNAUDITED
    (In thousands, except per share data)

                                       Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
                                           September 30,      September 30,
                                           2008     2007      2008      2007

    Net sales                            $44,364  $49,208  $131,189  $144,732
    Cost of goods sold                    41,494   43,669   122,025   126,957
       Gross profit                        2,870    5,539     9,164    17,775
    Selling, general and administrative
     expenses                              7,603    6,611    22,370    20,982
    Severance, restructuring and related
     charges                                   -       46      (410)    2,656
    Loss (gain) on sale of assets             28      (44)      762     1,527
       Operating loss                     (4,761)  (1,074)  (13,558)   (7,390)
    Interest expense                        (394)  (1,051)   (1,297)   (3,165)
    Other, net                                18     (230)       34      (128)
       Loss from continuing operations
        before benefit from (provision
        for) income taxes                 (5,137)  (2,355)  (14,821)  (10,683)
    Benefit from (provision for) income
     taxes from continuing operations         65      (19)    1,222      (651)
       Loss from continuing operations    (5,072)  (2,374)  (13,599)  (11,334)
    (Loss) income from operations of
     discontinued businesses (net of tax)    (71)   1,564      (738)     (264)
    Gain on sale of discontinued
     businesses (net of tax)                 190        -     1,735     8,817
       Net loss                          $(4,953)   $(810) $(12,602)  $(2,781)

    Loss per share of common stock -
     basic and diluted:

    Loss from continuing operations       $(0.64)  $(0.30)   $(1.71)   $(1.43)
    Discontinued operations                 0.02     0.20      0.13      1.08
       Net loss                           $(0.62)  $(0.10)   $(1.58)   $(0.35)

    Weighted average common shares
     outstanding - basic and diluted       7,951    7,951     7,951     7,951


                                                          September  September
                                                               30,       30,
    Other Information:                                        2008      2007

    Working capital, exclusive of
     deferred tax assets and liabilities
     and debt classified as current                          $5,999   $48,558
    Long-term debt, including current
     maturities                                             $15,513   $52,395
    Stockholders' equity                                    $23,463   $33,807
    Capital expenditures                                     $5,122    $2,811



    KATY INDUSTRIES, INC. RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP RESULTS
    TO RESULTS EXCLUDING CERTAIN UNUSUAL ITEMS - UNAUDITED
    (In thousands, except percentages and per share data)

                                        Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
                                            September 30,      September 30,
                                            2008     2007      2008     2007
    Reconciliation of net loss to net
     loss, as adjusted:
    Net loss                              $(4,953)   $(810) $(12,602) $(2,781)
    Unusual items:
      Severance, restructuring and
       related charges                          -       46      (410)   2,656
      Loss (gain) on sale of assets            28      (44)      762    1,527
      Discontinued operations                (119)  (1,564)     (997)  (8,553)
    Adjustment to reflect a more
     normalized effective tax rate
     excluding unusual items                1,876      913     4,276    3,121
    Net loss, as adjusted                 $(3,168) $(1,459)  $(8,971) $(4,030)

    Net loss, as adjusted per share:
    Net loss per share                     $(0.62)  $(0.10)   $(1.58)  $(0.35)
    Unusual items per share                 (0.01)   (0.20)    (0.08)   (0.55)
    Adjustment to reflect a more
     normalized effective tax rate
     excluding unusual items per share       0.23     0.12      0.53     0.39
    Net loss, as adjusted per share        $(0.40)  $(0.18)   $(1.13)  $(0.51)

    Weighted average common shares
     outstanding:
    Basic and diluted                       7,951    7,951     7,951    7,951

    Operating loss, as adjusted:

    Operating loss                        $(4,761) $(1,074) $(13,558) $(7,390)
      Severance, restructuring and
       related charges                          -       46      (410)   2,656
      Loss (gain) on sale of assets            28      (44)      762    1,527
    Operating loss, as adjusted:          $(4,733) $(1,072) $(13,206) $(3,207)
    Operating loss, as adjusted, as a %
     of sales                              -10.7%    -2.2%    -10.1%    -2.2%



    KATY INDUSTRIES, INC. BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED
    (In thousands)

                                            September    December    September
    Assets                                      30,         31,          30,
    Current assets:                            2008        2007         2007
        Cash and cash equivalents               $928      $2,015       $2,171
        Accounts receivable, net              20,589      18,077       22,994
        Inventories, net                      22,994      26,160       23,822
        Other current assets                   2,480       9,319        2,160
        Assets held for sale                       -           -       74,660
    Total current assets                      46,991      55,571      125,807

    Other assets:
        Goodwill                                 665         665          665
        Intangibles, net                       4,562       4,853        5,001
        Other                                  2,045       3,470        7,070
    Total other assets                         7,272       8,988       12,736

    Property and equipment                   107,227     106,652      112,524
    Less: accumulated depreciation           (74,872)    (72,647)     (77,595)
    Property and equipment, net               32,355      34,005       34,929

    Total assets                             $86,618     $98,564     $173,472


    Liabilities and stockholders' equity
    Current liabilities:
        Accounts payable                     $16,632     $14,995      $18,317
        Accrued expenses                      24,360      24,954       29,267
        Current maturities of long-term
         debt                                  1,500       1,500        1,500
        Revolving credit agreement             6,629       2,853       41,977
        Liabilities held for sale                  -           -       28,758
    Total current liabilities                 49,121      44,302      119,819

    Long-term debt, less current
     maturities                                7,384       9,100        8,918
    Other liabilities                          6,650       8,706       10,928
    Total liabilities                         63,155      62,108      139,665

    Stockholders' equity:
        Convertible preferred stock          108,256     108,256      108,256
        Common stock                           9,822       9,822        9,822
        Additional paid-in capital            27,147      27,338       27,296
        Accumulated other comprehensive
         loss                                 (1,351)     (1,112)      (2,439)
        Accumulated deficit                  (98,517)    (85,915)     (87,195)
        Treasury stock                       (21,894)    (21,933)     (21,933)
    Total stockholders' equity                23,463      36,456       33,807

    Total liabilities and stockholders'
     equity                                  $86,618     $98,564     $173,472



    KATY INDUSTRIES, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED
    (In thousands)

                                               Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                        2008            2007
    Cash flows from operating activities:
      Net loss                                       $(12,602)        $(2,781)
      Income from operations of discontinued
       businesses                                        (997)         (8,553)
        Loss from continuing operations               (13,599)        (11,334)
      Depreciation and amortization                     6,209           5,492
      Write-off and amortization of debt issuance
       costs                                              286           1,194
      Write-off of assets due to lease termination          -             751
      Stock option (income) expense                      (152)            220
      Loss on sale of assets                              762           1,527
      Deferred income taxes                                 -             (94)
                                                       (6,494)         (2,244)
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
        Accounts receivable                            (2,577)         (3,557)
        Inventories                                     3,037          (3,064)
        Other assets                                      181            (584)
        Accounts payable                                2,835           3,190
        Accrued expenses                                 (440)         (1,467)
        Other, net                                     (1,550)          2,330
                                                        1,486          (3,152)

      Net cash used in continuing operations           (5,008)         (5,396)
      Net cash used in discontinued operations           (897)         (5,648)
        Net cash used in operating activities          (5,905)        (11,044)

    Cash flows from investing activities:
      Capital expenditures of continuing operations    (5,122)         (2,811)
      Proceeds from sale of assets, net                    99             246

      Net cash used in continuing operations           (5,023)         (2,565)
      Net cash provided by discontinued operations      8,979          15,556
        Net cash provided by investing activities       3,956          12,991

    Cash flows from financing activities:
      Net borrowings (repayments) on revolving loans    3,776          (1,903)
      Decrease in book overdraft                       (1,118)         (1,646)
      Repayments of term loans                         (1,716)         (2,574)
      Direct costs associated with debt facilities          -            (130)
      Repurchases of common stock                           -              (3)

      Net cash provided by (used in) continuing
       operations                                         942          (6,256)
      Net cash used in discontinued operations              -            (779)
        Net cash provided by (used in) financing
         activities                                       942          (7,035)

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
     cash equivalents                                     (80)           (133)
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents          (1,087)         (5,221)
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period      2,015           7,392
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period             $928          $2,171

    Reconciliation of free cash flow to GAAP Results:

      Net cash used in operating activities           $(5,905)       $(11,044)
      Capital expenditures                             (5,122)         (2,811)
      Free cash flow                                 $(11,027)       $(13,855)

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