# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000066570
**File Stem:** 0000066570-23-000005
**Filing Date:** 2023-2
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000066570-23-000005

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230215

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230215

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230215

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** MSA Safety Inc
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000066570
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ORTHOPEDIC, PROSTHETIC & SURGICAL APPLIANCES & SUPPLIES [3842]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 464914539
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-15579
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23636233

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1000 CRANBERRY WOODS DRIVE
- **CITY:** CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 16066
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 724-776-8600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1000 CRANBERRY WOODS DRIVE
- **CITY:** CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 16066

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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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 15, 2023

![msa-20230215_g1.jpg](msa-20230215_g1.jpg)

**MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED** 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania 1-15579 46-4914539 <br> (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)

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| **1000 Cranberry Woods Drive** | **1000 Cranberry Woods Drive** | |
| **Cranberry Township,** | **Pennsylvania** | **16066-5207** |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 724-776-8600** 

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

<u>Title of each class</u> <u>Trading Symbol(s)</u> <u>Name of each exchange on which registered</u> <br> Common stock, no par value MSA New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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| **Item 2.02** | **Results of Operations and Financial Condition** |

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On February 15, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Exhibits

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MSA Safety Incorporated Press Release dated February 15, 2023, announcing financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

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**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.

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| MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED | MSA SAFETY INCORPORATED |
| (Registrant) | (Registrant) |
| By | /s/ Lee B. McChesney |
| | Lee B. McChesney |
| | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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February 15, 2023

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Description

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[MSA Safety Incorporated Press Release dated February 15, 2023, announcing financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.](ex991-q42022earningspr.htm)</u>

## Exhibit 99.1

**EXHIBIT 99.1**

![msa01a.jpg](msa01a.jpg)

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**FROM:** MSA Safety Incorporated

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ticker: MSA (NYSE)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Media Relations Contact: Mark Deasy (412) 559-8154

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investor Relations Contact: Chris Hepler (412) 225-3717

**MSA Safety Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results**

***Record quarterly sales and elevated backlog support healthy outlook for 2023***

PITTSBURGH, February 15, 2023 - Global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

***Quarterly Highlights***

(All comparisons against the fourth quarter of 2021 unless otherwise noted.)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Delivered record net sales of $443 million, an increase of 8% on a reported basis and

11% on a constant currency basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Generated GAAP operating income of $71 million, or 15.9% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $96 million, or 21.6% of sales.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Recorded GAAP earnings of $51 million or $1.31 per diluted share and adjusted earnings of $71 million or $1.80 per diluted share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Achieved operating cash flow of $54 million. Free cash flow was $40 million, representing 77% of net income. MSA invested $14 million for capital expenditures, repaid $40 million of debt and returned $18 million to shareholders through dividends.

***Annual Highlights***

(All comparisons against the full year 2021 unless otherwise noted.)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Delivered record net sales of $1.53 billion, an increase of 9% on a reported basis and

12% on a constant currency basis.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Generated GAAP operating income of $239 million, or 15.7% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $290 million, or 19.0% of sales.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Recorded GAAP earnings of $180 million or $4.56 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings of $223 million or $5.65 per diluted share.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Achieved operating cash flow of $157 million. Free cash flow was $115 million, representing 64% of net income. MSA invested $43 million for capital expenditures, repaid $13 million of debt and returned more than $100 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

"2022 was a robust year for MSA Safety, with exceptional results in the fourth quarter," said Nish Vartanian, MSA Safety Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Strength across our product portfolio and healthy customer demand helped us deliver record sales and strong operating performance. Our outstanding team was able to navigate the challenging economic environment and executed well throughout the year. This execution, combined with our focus on advancing our mission and delivering innovative safety technologies and solutions to our customers, resulted in key wins and market share gains."

Mr. Vartanian added, "We enter 2023 with strong momentum, and continue to see demand and growth opportunities across our markets. Our business has been cycle-tested and has proven resilient due to our strategic portfolio composition and diverse end markets and geographies. Additionally, our elevated backlog could help cushion an economic slowdown. Against that backdrop, I am confident in our ability to deliver value for our customers, shareholders, and other stakeholders as we move forward in 2023."

***Financial Highlights and Balance Sheet***

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| | **Three Months Ended <br>December 31,** | **Three Months Ended <br>December 31,** | **Three Months Ended <br>December 31,** | **Twelve Months Ended <br>December 31,** | **Twelve Months Ended <br>December 31,** | **Twelve Months Ended <br>December 31,** |
| **Financial Highlights**<br>*($ millions, except per share data)* | **2022** | **2021** | **% Change** <sup>(a)</sup> | **2022** | **2021** | **% Change** <sup>(a)</sup> |
| Net Sales | $443 | $410 | 8% | $1528 | $1400 | 9% |
| Operating Income (Loss) | 71 | (89) | 179% | 239 | 23 | 950% |
| Adjusted Operating Income | 96 | 80 | 20% | 290 | 241 | 21% |
| Net Income (Loss) | 51 | (61) | 184% | 180 | 21 | 742% |
| Diluted EPS | 1.31 | (1.57) | 183% | 4.56 | 0.54 | 743% |
| Adjusted Earnings | 71 | 66 | 7% | 223 | 185 | 20% |
| Adjusted Diluted EPS | 1.80 | 1.67 | 8% | 5.65 | 4.68 | 21% |

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MSA maintained a healthy balance sheet during the fourth quarter and full year 2022, with solid free cash flow and ample liquidity. Net leverage was 1.2x adjusted EBITDA at December 31, 2022. On a pro forma basis for the closing of the legacy liability subsidiary divestiture on January 5, 2023, net leverage would have been 2.2x adjusted EBITDA.

"Our fourth quarter performance was a strong finish to the year with double-digit organic sales growth and 210 basis points of adjusted operating margin expansion. Strong volume growth, strategic pricing, favorable mix and cost discipline resulted in a robust incremental operating margin and solid cash flow generation. While we expect the operating environment to remain challenging as we progress through 2023, we remain focused on delivering full year growth in the mid-single digits, healthy incremental margins and robust cash flow conversion," said Lee McChesney, MSA Safety Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

***Conference Call***

MSA Safety will host a conference call on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the fourth quarter and full year 2022 results. The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast at http://investors.msasafety.com/ under the "News and Events" tab, subheading "Events & Presentations." Investors and interested parties can also dial into the call at 1-844-854-4415 (Toll Free) or 1-412-902-6599 (International). When prompted, please instruct the operator to be joined into the MSA Safety Incorporated conference call. A replay of the conference call will be available at http://investors.msasafety.com/ shortly after the conclusion of the presentation and will be available for the next 90 days.

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MSA Safety Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

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| | Three Months Ended December 31, | Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
| | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Net sales | $443254 | $410268 | $1527953 | $1400182 |
| Cost of products sold | 246002 | 232144 | 854122 | 784834 |
| Gross profit | 197252 | 178124 | 673831 | 615348 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 91494 | 86523 | 338872 | 332862 |
| Research and development | 13995 | 15643 | 57012 | 57793 |
| Restructuring charges | 4819 | 4194 | 7965 | 16433 |
| Currency exchange losses, net | 5467 | 575 | 10255 | 216 |
| Product liability and other operating expense | 10857 | 160029 | 20590 | 185264 |
| Operating income (loss) | 70620 | (88840) | 239137 | 22780 |
| Interest expense | 7502 | 2911 | 21660 | 10758 |
| Other income, net | (5935) | (2810) | (21056) | (11582) |
| Total other expense (income), net | 1567 | 101 | 604 | (824) |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 69053 | (88941) | 238533 | 23604 |
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 17564 | (27465) | 58903 | 1816 |
| Net income (loss) | 51489 | (61476) | 179630 | 21788 |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |  |  |  | (448) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated | $51489 | $(61476) | $179630 | $21340 |
| Earnings (loss) per share attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated common shareholders: |  |  |  |  |
| Basic | $1.31 | $(1.57) | $4.58 | $0.54 |
| Diluted | $1.31 | $(1.57) | $4.56 | $0.54 |
| Basic shares outstanding | 39200 | 39236 | 39232 | 39173 |
| Diluted shares outstanding | 39387 | 39236 | 39407 | 39449 |

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MSA Safety Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

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| | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2022 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2021 |
| Assets |  |  |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $162902 | $140895 |
| Trade receivables, net | 297028 | 254187 |
| Inventories | 338316 | 280617 |
| Notes receivable, insurance companies | 5931 | 3914 |
| Other current assets | 75949 | 113191 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 880126 | 792804 |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 207552 | 207793 |
| Prepaid pension cost | 141643 | 163283 |
| Goodwill | 620622 | 636858 |
| Intangible assets, net | 281853 | 306948 |
| Notes receivable, insurance companies, noncurrent | 38695 | 44626 |
| Insurance receivable, noncurrent | 110300 | 121609 |
| Other noncurrent assets | 96185 | 122475 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $2376976 | $2396396 |
| Liabilities and shareholders' equity |  |  |
| Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt, net | $7387 | $— |
| Accounts payable | 112532 | 106780 |
| Other current liabilities | 225946 | 223826 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 345865 | 330606 |
| Long-term debt, net | 565445 | 597651 |
| Pensions and other employee benefits | 137810 | 189973 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 31881 | 33337 |
| Product liability and other noncurrent liabilities | 372234 | 410441 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 923741 | 834388 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $2376976 | $2396396 |

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MSA Safety Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

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| | Three Months Ended December 31, | Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
| | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Net income (loss) | $51489 | $(61476) | $179630 | $21788 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 14434 | 14047 | 56317 | 50317 |
| Product liability expense | 10857 | 160029 | 20590 | 185264 |
| Change in working capital and other operating | (23228) | (43598) | (99082) | (58224) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash flow from operating activities | 53552 | 69002 | 157455 | 199145 |
| Capital expenditures | (13800) | (12874) | (42553) | (43837) |
| Acquisition, net of cash acquired |  |  |  | (392437) |
| Change in short-term investments | 15138 | 25 | 39458 | 26087 |
| Property disposals and other investing | (1427) | (37) | (1389) | (5286) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash flow used in investing activities | (89) | (12886) | (4484) | (415473) |
| Change in debt | (40000) | (15683) | (13000) | 293176 |
| Cash dividends paid | (18050) | (17264) | (71497) | (68586) |
| Other financing | 863 | 3441 | (28853) | (20665) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash flow (used in) from financing activities | (57187) | (29506) | (113350) | 203925 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, <br>cash equivalents and restricted cash | 6867 | (3016) | (16631) | (7193) |
| Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $3143 | $23594 | $22990 | $(19596) |

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MSA Safety Incorporated

Segment Information (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except percentage amounts)

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| | Americas | International | Corporate | Consolidated |
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |  |  |  |  |
| Sales to external customers | $289122 | $154132 | $— | $443254 |
| Operating income |  |  |  | 70620 |
| Operating margin % |  |  |  | 15.9% |
| Restructuring charges |  |  |  | 4819 |
| Currency exchange losses, net |  |  |  | 5467 |
| Product liability expense |  |  |  | 10857 |
| Acquisition related costs <sup>(a)</sup> |  |  |  | 4042 |
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | 82728 | 26249 | (13172) | 95805 |
| Adjusted operating margin % | 28.6% | 17.0% |  | 21.6% |
| Depreciation and amortization <sup>(b)</sup> |  |  |  | 12149 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 91525 | 29471 | (13042) | 107954 |
| Adjusted EBITDA % | 31.7% | 19.1% |  | 24.4% |
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 |  |  |  |  |
| Sales to external customers | $252945 | $157323 | $— | $410268 |
| Operating loss |  |  |  | (88840) |
| Operating margin % |  |  |  | (21.7)% |
| Restructuring charges |  |  |  | 4194 |
| Currency exchange losses, net |  |  |  | 575 |
| Product liability expense |  |  |  | 160029 |
| Acquisition related costs <sup>(a)</sup> |  |  |  | 3993 |
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | 60334 | 31297 | (11680) | 79951 |
| Adjusted operating margin % | 23.9% | 19.9% |  | 19.5% |
| Depreciation and amortization <sup>(b)</sup> |  |  |  | 11702 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 68488 | 34714 | (11549) | 91653 |
| Adjusted EBITDA % | 27.1% | 22.1% |  | 22.3% |

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<sup>(a)</sup> Acquisition related costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees incurred during due diligence and integration. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Acquisition related costs also include the acquisition related amortization, which is included in cost of products sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

<sup>(b)</sup> Excludes acquisition related amortization, which is included in acquisition related costs above.

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MSA Safety Incorporated

Segment Information (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except percentage amounts)

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| | Americas | International | Corporate | Consolidated |
| Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 |  |  |  |  |
| Sales to external customers | $1043238 | $484715 | $— | $1527953 |
| Operating income |  |  |  | 239137 |
| Operating margin % |  |  |  | 15.7% |
| Restructuring charges |  |  |  | 7965 |
| Currency exchange losses, net |  |  |  | 10255 |
| Product liability expense |  |  |  | 20590 |
| Acquisition related costs <sup>(a)</sup> |  |  |  | 12440 |
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | 267392 | 60923 | (37928) | 290387 |
| Adjusted operating margin % | 25.6% | 12.6% |  | 19.0% |
| Depreciation and amortization <sup>(b)</sup> |  |  |  | 47110 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 301726 | 73179 | (37408) | 337497 |
| Adjusted EBITDA % | 28.9% | 15.1% |  | 22.1% |
| Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021 |  |  |  |  |
| Sales to external customers | $908068 | $492114 | $— | $1400182 |
| Operating income |  |  |  | 22780 |
| Operating margin % |  |  |  | 1.6% |
| Restructuring charges |  |  |  | 16433 |
| Currency exchange losses, net |  |  |  | 216 |
| Product liability expense |  |  |  | 185264 |
| Acquisition related costs <sup>(a)</sup> |  |  |  | 15884 |
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | 202496 | 73279 | (35198) | 240577 |
| Adjusted operating margin % | 22.3% | 14.9% |  | 17.2% |
| Depreciation and amortization <sup>(b)</sup> |  |  |  | 45417 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 233732 | 86997 | (34735) | 285994 |
| Adjusted EBITDA % | 25.7% | 17.7% |  | 20.4% |

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<sup>(a)</sup> Acquisition related costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees incurred during due diligence and integration. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Acquisition related costs also include the acquisition related amortization, which is included in cost of products sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

<sup>(b)</sup> Excludes acquisition related amortization, which is included in acquisition related costs above.

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The Americas segment is comprised of our operations in North America and Latin America geographies. The International segment is comprised of our operations in all geographies outside of the Americas. Certain global expenses are allocated to each segment in a manner consistent with where the benefits from the expenses are derived.

Adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA margin are the measures used by the chief operating decision maker to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. As such, management believes that adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are useful metrics for investors. Adjusted operating income (loss) is defined as operating income excluding restructuring charges, currency exchange gains / losses, product liability expense, and acquisition related costs, including acquisition related amortization, and adjusted operating margin is defined as adjusted operating income (loss) divided by segment sales to external customers. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as adjusted operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization and adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as adjusted EBITDA divided by segment sales to external customers. Adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are not recognized terms under GAAP and therefore do not purport to be alternatives to operating income or operating margin as a measure of operating performance. The Company's definition of adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider operating income determined on a GAAP basis in addition to these non-GAAP measures.

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MSA Safety Incorporated

Reconciliation of As Reported Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Constant currency revenue growth (Unaudited)

Consolidated

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| | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
| | Breathing Apparatus | Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel | Industrial Head Protection | Portable Gas Detection | Fixed Gas and Flame Detection | Fall Protection | Core Sales | Non-Core Sales | Net Sales |
| GAAP reported sales change | 10% | 2% | 10% | 18% | 11% | (5)% | 9% | —% | 8% |
| Plus: Currency translation effects | 4% | 4% | 2% | 4% | 3% | 5% | 3% | 5% | 3% |
| Constant currency sales change | 14% | 6% | 12% | 22% | 14% | —% | 12% | 5% | 11% |
| Less: <br>Acquisitions | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% |
| Organic constant currency sales change | 14% | 6% | 12% | 22% | 14% | —% | 12% | 5% | 11% |

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| | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
| | Breathing Apparatus | Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel | Industrial Head Protection | Portable Gas Detection | Fixed Gas and Flame Detection\* | Fall Protection | Core Sales | Non-Core Sales | Net Sales |
| GAAP reported sales change | 15% | 2% | 14% | 7% | 19% | (6)% | 11% | (3)% | 9% |
| Plus: Currency translation effects | 3% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 5% | 3% |
| Constant currency sales change | 18% | 5% | 16% | 10% | 22% | (2)% | 14% | 2% | 12% |
| Less: <br>Acquisitions | —% | —% | —% | —% | 11% | —% | 3% | —% | 2% |
| Organic constant currency sales change | 18% | 5% | 16% | 10% | 11% | (2)% | 11% | 2% | 10% |

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*\*Fixed Gas and Flame Detection includes the impact of the Bacharach acquisition completed on July 1, 2021. Acquisition constant currency revenue growth represents six months of Bacharach net sales from January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022.*

Organic constant currency sales change is a non-GAAP financial measure provided by the Company to give a better understanding of the Company's underlying business performance. Organic constant currency sales change is calculated by deducting the percentage impact from acquisitions and currency translation effects from the overall percentage change in net sales.

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Constant currency revenue growth (Unaudited)

Americas Segment

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| | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
| | Breathing Apparatus | Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel | Industrial Head Protection | Portable Gas Detection | Fixed Gas and Flame Detection | Fall Protection | Core Sales | Non-Core Sales | Net Sales |
| GAAP reported sales change | 13% | 28% | 18% | 23% | 9% | 1% | 15% | 7% | 14% |
| Plus: Currency translation effects | —% | —% | (1)% | 1% | (1)% | —% | —% | —% | —% |
| Constant currency sales change | 13% | 28% | 17% | 24% | 8% | 1% | 15% | 7% | 14% |
| Less: <br>Acquisitions | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% |
| Organic constant currency sales change | 13% | 28% | 17% | 24% | 8% | 1% | 15% | 7% | 14% |

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| | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
| | Breathing Apparatus | Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel | Industrial Head Protection | Portable Gas Detection | Fixed Gas and Flame Detection\* | Fall Protection | Core Sales | Non-Core Sales | Net Sales |
| GAAP reported sales change | 22% | 10% | 17% | 11% | 25% | —% | 17% | (4)% | 15% |
| Plus: Currency translation effects | —% | —% | —% | 1% | —% | 1% | —% | 1% | —% |
| Constant currency sales change | 22% | 10% | 17% | 12% | 25% | 1% | 17% | (3)% | 15% |
| Less: <br>Acquisitions | —% | —% | —% | —% | 14% | —% | 3% | —% | 3% |
| Organic constant currency sales change | 22% | 10% | 17% | 12% | 11% | 1% | 14% | (3)% | 12% |

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*\*Fixed Gas and Flame Detection includes the impact of the Bacharach acquisition completed on July 1, 2021. Acquisition constant currency revenue growth represents six months of Bacharach net sales from January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022.* 

Organic constant currency sales change is a non-GAAP financial measure provided by the Company to give a better understanding of the Company's underlying business performance. Organic constant currency sales change is calculated by deducting the percentage impact from acquisitions and currency translation effects from the overall percentage change in net sales.

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Constant currency revenue growth (Unaudited)

International Segment

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| | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
| | Breathing Apparatus | Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel | Industrial Head Protection | Portable Gas Detection | Fixed Gas and Flame Detection | Fall Protection | Core Sales | Non-Core Sales | Net Sales |
| GAAP reported sales change | 6% | (32)% | (9)% | 7% | 15% | (13)% | (1)% | (7)% | (2)% |
| Plus: Currency translation effects | 10% | 8% | 9% | 10% | 7% | 11% | 9% | 10% | 9% |
| Constant currency sales change | 16% | (24)% | —% | 17% | 22% | (2)% | 8% | 3% | 7% |
| Less: <br>Acquisitions | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% | —% |
| Organic constant currency sales change | 16% | (24)% | —% | 17% | 22% | (2)% | 8% | 3% | 7% |

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| | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
| | Breathing Apparatus | Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel | Industrial Head Protection | Portable Gas Detection | Fixed Gas and Flame Detection\* | Fall Protection | Core Sales | Non-Core Sales | Net Sales |
| GAAP reported sales change | 1% | (15)% | 3% | (3)% | 10% | (16)% | (1)% | (3)% | (2)% |
| Plus: Currency translation effects | 9% | 9% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 9% | 8% | 11% | 9% |
| Constant currency sales change | 10% | (6)% | 11% | 5% | 17% | (7)% | 7% | 8% | 7% |
| Less: <br>Acquisitions | —% | —% | —% | —% | 7% | —% | 2% | —% | 2% |
| Organic constant currency sales change | 10% | (6)% | 11% | 5% | 10% | (7)% | 5% | 8% | 5% |

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*\*Fixed Gas and Flame Detection includes the impact of the Bacharach acquisition completed on July 1, 2021. Acquisition constant currency revenue growth represents six months of Bacharach net sales from January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022.* 

Organic constant currency sales change is a non-GAAP financial measure provided by the Company to give a better understanding of the Company's underlying business performance. Organic constant currency sales change is calculated by deducting the percentage impact from acquisitions and currency translation effects from the overall percentage change in net sales.

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Supplemental Segment Information (Unaudited)

Summary of constant currency revenue growth by segment and product group

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| | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
| | Consolidated | Americas | International |
| Portable Gas Detection | 22% | 24% | 17% |
| Fixed Gas and Flame Detection | 14% | 8% | 22% |
| Breathing Apparatus | 14% | 13% | 16% |
| Industrial Head Protection | 12% | 17% | —% |
| Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel | 6% | 28% | (24)% |
| Fall Protection | —% | 1% | (2)% |
| Core Sales | 12% | 15% | 8% |
| Non-Core Sales | 5% | 7% | 3% |
| Net Sales | 11% | 14% | 7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Net Sales excluding Acquisitions* | *11 %* | *14 %* | *7 %* |

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| | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
| | Consolidated | Americas | International |
| Portable Gas Detection | 10% | 12% | 5% |
| Fixed Gas and Flame Detection\* | 22% | 25% | 17% |
| Breathing Apparatus | 18% | 22% | 10% |
| Industrial Head Protection | 16% | 17% | 11% |
| Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel | 5% | 10% | (6)% |
| Fall Protection | (2)% | 1% | (7)% |
| Core Sales | 14% | 17% | 7% |
| Non-Core Sales | 2% | (3)% | 8% |
| Net Sales | 12% | 15% | 7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*Net Sales excluding Acquisitions* | *10 %* | *12 %* | *5 %* |

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*\*Fixed Gas and Flame Detection includes the impact of the Bacharach acquisition completed on July 1, 2021. Acquisition constant currency revenue growth represents six months of Bacharach net sales from January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022.*

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Reconciliation of As Reported Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted earnings (Unaudited)

Adjusted earnings per diluted share (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

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| | Three Months <br>Ended December 31, | Three Months <br>Ended December 31, | | Twelve Months<br> Ended December 31, | Twelve Months<br> Ended December 31, | |
| | 2022 | 2021 |% Change | 2022 | 2021 |% Change |
| Net income (loss) attributable to <br>MSA Safety Incorporated | $51489 | $(61476) |  | $179630 | $21340 |  |
| Product liability expense | 10857 | 160029 |  | 20590 | 185264 |  |
| Restructuring charges | 4819 | 4194 |  | 7965 | 16433 |  |
| Acquisition related costs <sup>(a)</sup> | 4042 | 3993 |  | 12440 | 15884 |  |
| Currency exchange losses, net | 5467 | 575 |  | 10255 | 216 |  |
| Asset related losses and other | 1515 | 365 |  | 6290 | 788 |  |
| Income tax expense on adjustments | (7263) | (41676) |  | (14662) | (55180) |  |
| Adjusted earnings | $70926 | $66004 | 7% | $222508 | $184745 | 20% |
| Adjusted earnings per diluted share | $1.80 | $1.67 | 8% | $5.65 | $4.68 | 21% |

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<sup>(a)</sup> Acquisition related costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees incurred during due diligence and integration. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Acquisition related costs also include the acquisition related amortization, which is included in cost of products sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Management believes that adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share are useful measures for investors, as management uses these measures to internally assess the Company's performance and ongoing operating trends. There can be no assurances that additional special items will not occur in future periods, nor that MSA's definition of adjusted earnings is consistent with that of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider both net income determined on a GAAP basis as well as adjusted earnings.

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Debt to adjusted EBITDA / Net debt to adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

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| | Twelve Months Ended December 31, |
| | 2022 |
| Operating income | $239137 |
| Depreciation and amortization <sup>(a)</sup> | 47110 |
| Product liability expense | 20590 |
| Restructuring charges | 7965 |
| Currency exchange losses, net | 10255 |
| Acquisition related costs <sup>(b)</sup> | 12440 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $337497 |
| Total end-of-period debt | 572832 |
| Debt to adjusted EBITDA | 1.7 |
| Total end-of-period debt | 572832 |
| Total end-of-period cash and cash equivalents | 162902 |
| Net debt | $409930 |
| Net debt to adjusted EBITDA | 1.2 |
| Pro-forma gross debt to adjusted EBITDA<sup>(c)</sup> | 2.6 |
| Pro-forma net debt to adjusted EBITDA<sup>(c)</sup> | 2.2 |

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<sup>(a)</sup> Excludes acquisition related amortization, which is included in acquisition related costs.

<sup>(b)</sup> Acquisition related costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees incurred during due diligence and integration. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Acquisition related costs also include the acquisition related amortization, which is included in cost of products sold in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

<sup>(c)</sup> Includes cash and cash equivalents and incremental borrowing associated with the Mine Safety Appliances Company, LLC ("MSA LLC") divestiture completed on January 5, 2023.

Management believes that Debt to Adjusted EBITDA and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA are useful measures for investors, as management uses these measures to internally assess the Company's liquidity and balance sheet strength. There can be no assurances that that MSA's definition of Debt to Adjusted EBITDA and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is consistent with that of other companies.

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MSA Safety Incorporated

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Free cash flow (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except percentages)

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| | Three Months Ended <br>December 31, | Three Months Ended <br>December 31, | Three Months Ended <br>December 31, | Three Months Ended <br>December 31, | Twelve Months Ended <br>December 31, | Twelve Months Ended <br>December 31, | Twelve Months Ended <br>December 31, | Twelve Months Ended <br>December 31, |
| | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | 2022 | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Cash flow from operating activities | $| 53552 | $| 69002 | $| 157455 | $| 199145 |
| Capital expenditures | (13800) | (13800) | (12874) | (12874) | (42553) | (42553) | (43837) | (43837) |
| Free cash flow | $| 39752 | $| 56128 | $| 114902 | $| 155308 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to MSA Safety Incorporated | $| 51489 | $| (61476) | $| 179630 | $| 21340 |
| Free cash flow conversion | 77% | 77% | (91)% | (91)% | 64% | 64% | 728% | 728% |

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Management believes that free cash flow is a meaningful measure for investors. Management reviews cash from operations after deducting capital expenditures because these expenditures are necessary to promote growth of MSA's business and are likely to produce cash from operations in future periods. It is important to note that free cash flow does not reflect the residual cash balance of the Company for discretionary spending since other items, including debt and dividend payments, are deducted from free cash flow before arriving at the Company's ending cash balance. Management defines free cash flow conversion as free cash flow divided by net income attributable to MSA. There can be no assurances that MSA's definition of free cash flow is consistent with that of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider cash from operating activities determined on a GAAP basis as well as free cash flow.

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***About MSA Safety:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;***

*Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products and software that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, software, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The Company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including fire service, the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, construction, industrial manufacturing applications, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, utilities, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2022 revenues of $1.5 billion, MSA employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide. The Company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.com.* 

***Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:***

*Except for historical information, certain matters discussed in this press release may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and involve various assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or other comparable words. Actual results, performance or outcomes may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not align with historical performance and events due to a number of factors, including those discussed in the sections of our annual report on Form 10-K entitled "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors," and those discussed in our Form 10-Q quarterly reports filed after such annual report. MSA's SEC filings are readily obtainable at no charge at www.sec.gov, as well as on its own investor relations website at http://investors.MSAsafety.com. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance upon such statements. We are under no duty to update publicly any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this earnings press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.* 

***Non-GAAP Financial Measures:***<br>*This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures include organic constant currency revenue growth, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted earnings, adjusted earnings per diluted share, debt to adjusted EBITDA, net debt to adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and free cash flow conversion. These non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding our operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of our peers. Management also uses these measures internally to assess and better understand our underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities. The non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators we use, and computational methods with respect thereto, may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators, and computational methods, that our peers use to assess their performance and trends.*

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*The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures does not comply with U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplemental in nature, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. When non-GAAP financial measures are disclosed, the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation G requires: (i) the presentation of the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP and (ii) a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measure presented and the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. The presentation of these financial measures does not comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). For an explanation of these measures, with a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, see the Reconciliation of As Reported Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures in the financial tables section above.*

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