Delivers Strong Aerospace Results and Solid Company-wide Book-to-Bill

• Sales of $312 million, up 4% versus the prior year period; Organic Sales up 6%
• Operating Margin of 10.0%; Adjusted Operating Margin of 10.2%, down 50 bps from a year ago
• GAAP EPS of $0.40; Adjusted EPS of $0.41, up 8% versus the prior year period
• Forecasts 2022 Organic Sales Growth of +8% to +10%
• Expects 2022 Adjusted EPS of $2.20 to $2.40; Up 13% to 24% from 2021 Adjusted EPS of $1.94

Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B), a global provider of highly engineered products, differentiated industrial technologies, and innovative solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2022.

“Sustained recovery in aero-related end markets provided tailwind for Barnes Aerospace which delivered over 20% sales growth compared to last year, while expanding adjusted operating margin by 300 basis points. Barnes Industrial sales were down 1% organically for the quarter led by softer automotive and general industrial markets, and margins were impacted by inflationary headwinds, supply chain challenges, and COVID-related operational disruptions,” said Julie K. Streich, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Barnes. “Customer demand remained healthy as indicated by a Company-wide book-to-bill ratio of 1.15x, and our team’s multipronged approach to mitigate the impacts of the current macro-environment should support improved performance as the year progresses,” added Streich.

First Quarter 2022 Highlights

First quarter 2022 net sales of $312 million were up 4% from $302 million in the prior year period, with organic sales ⁽¹⁾ increasing 6%. Foreign exchange had a negative impact of 2%. Operating income was $31.1 million versus $32.4 million a year ago. Operating margin decreased 70 bps to 10.0%. Excluding $0.7 million of restructuring charges in the current year quarter, adjusted operating income was $31.8 million, down 2%, and adjusted operating margin was 10.2%, down 50 bps from a year ago.

Interest expense for the first quarter of 2022 was $3.6 million, a decrease of $0.4 million from the prior year primarily due to the benefit of lower average borrowings. Other expense was $1.6 million, up $0.2 million from a year ago.

The Company’s effective tax rate was 21.0% compared with 28.1% a year ago with the decrease largely due to an increase in projected earnings in low tax jurisdictions and the absence of additional tax expense related to the Global Intangible Low Income Tax recorded in last year’s first quarter.

Net income for the first quarter was $20.5 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $19.4 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, a year ago. On an adjusted basis, which excludes $0.01 of restructuring charges in the current year period, net income per share of $0.41 was up 8% from a year ago.

First quarter cash used by operating activities was $9.3 million versus cash provided from operating activities of $35.6 million in the prior year primarily due to paid incentive compensation and an increase in working capital in the current year period. Free cash flow was a use of $16.7 million compared to a source of $27.8 million last year. Capital expenditures were $7.4 million, down from $7.9 million a year ago.

Segment Performance

Industrial

First quarter sales were $212 million, down 4% from $220 million in the prior year period. Organic sales decreased 1% while unfavorable foreign exchange lowered sales by 3%. Operating profit was $14.7 million, down 31% from $21.3 million in the prior year period. Excluding $0.3 million in current year restructuring charges, adjusted operating profit of $15.0 million was down 29% from the prior year and adjusted operating margin of 7.1% was down 260 bps. The decrease in adjusted operating profit was primarily driven by broad based inflation, supply chain challenges, and lower productivity primarily driven by COVID-related absenteeism and shutdowns.

Aerospace

First quarter sales were $101 million, up 23% from $82 million last year, benefitting from ongoing recovery in aerospace end markets. Aerospace original equipment manufacturing (“OEM”) sales increased 18%, while aftermarket sales increased 34% compared to the prior year period.

Operating profit was $16.4 million in the first quarter, up 48% from $11.1 million in the prior year period. Excluding $0.4 million of restructuring costs this year, adjusted operating profit of $16.7 million was up 51% from a year ago. The increase in adjusted operating profit was driven by the contribution of higher sales volumes, offset in part by unfavorable productivity due to COVID-related absenteeism and supply chain challenges. Adjusted operating margin was 16.6%, up 300 bps from 13.6% last year.

Aerospace OEM backlog ended the first quarter at $716 million, up 5% sequentially from December 2021. The Company expects to convert approximately 45% of this backlog to revenue over the next 12 months.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Barnes’ balance sheet and liquidity profile remain well-positioned and supportive of ongoing investments in growth initiatives. The Company has liquidity of $75 million in cash and approximately $510 million available under the revolving credit facility, subject to covenants which would have allowed $206 million under our current credit agreements. With respect to the balance sheet, our “Debt to EBITDA” ratio, as defined in our credit agreements, was approximately 2.4 times at quarter end.

Updated 2022 Outlook

With solid first quarter orders, Barnes continues to expect 2022 organic sales growth of 8% to 10% and negative foreign exchange of approximately 2%. Adjusted operating margin is now forecasted to be in the range of 12.5% to 13.5%, down slightly from our prior view given ongoing supply chain and inflationary pressures. Adjusted earnings are expected to be in the range of $2.20 to $2.40 per diluted share, up 13% to 24% from 2021’s adjusted earnings of $1.94 per share. The updated adjusted earnings per share forecast is $0.05 lower at the high end of our previous range reflecting the macroeconomic headwinds in our Industrial segment. 2022 adjusted earnings per share are anticipated to exclude a $0.03 impact related to residual restructuring activities. The Company forecasts capital expenditures of between $50 and $55 million and cash conversion of greater than 100% of net income. The effective tax rate for 2022 is expected to be approximately 24% to 25%.

Conference Call Information

Barnes will conduct a conference call with investors to discuss first quarter 2022 results at 8:30 a.m. ET today, April 29, 2022. The public may access the conference through a live audio webcast available on the Investor Relations section of Barnes’ website at www.barnesgroupinc.com.

The conference is also available by direct dial at (888) 510-2379 in the U.S. or (646) 960-0691 outside of the U.S.; Conference ID 1137078. Supplemental materials will be posted to the Investor Relations section of the Company's website prior to the conference call.

In addition, the call will be recorded and available for playback from 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Friday, April 29, 2022, until 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday, May 6, 2022, by dialing (647) 362-9199; Conference ID 1137078.

Note:

⁽¹⁾ Organic sales growth represents the total reported sales increase within the Company’s ongoing businesses less the impact of foreign currency translation and acquisition and divestitures completed in the preceding twelve months.

About Barnes

Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) pioneers technologies to help change the world. Employees across the globe are dedicated to Persistent Ingenuity™ – advancing what’s possible and delivering to the highest standards. We serve a wide range of end markets and customers, including healthcare, automation, packaging, aerospace, mobility, and manufacturing, delivering breakthrough products and services to shape a more inclusive and sustainable world. For more information, visit www.barnesgroupinc.com.

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