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MSA Safety - 10-Q quarterly report FY


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the quarter ended September 30, 1995 Commission File No. 0-2504


MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Pennsylvania 25-0668780

(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)



121 Gamma Drive
RIDC Industrial Park
O'Hara Township
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 412/967-3000


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days.


Yes X No


As of October 31, 1995, there were outstanding 5,783,126 shares of common stock
without par value.
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
(Thousands of dollars, except shares data)
<CAPTION>
September30 December 31
1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash $ 6,486 $ 10,108
Temporary investments, at cost plus accrued interest 47,686 44,312
Accounts receivable, less allowance (1995 - $2,560;
1994 - $2,102) 86,162 88,698
Inventories:
Finished products 36,862 33,576
Work in process 17,947 14,013
Raw materials and supplies 31,093 29,377
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Total inventories 85,902 76,966
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Other current assets 21,950 17,232
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Total current assets 248,186 237,316
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Property, plant and equipment 335,567 322,109
Accumulated depreciation (185,200) (170,153)
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Net property 150,367 151,956
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Other assets 28,739 27,779
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TOTALS $ 427,292 $ 417,051
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<S>
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
<S> <C> <C>
Current liabilities
Notes and accounts payable $ 27,849 $ 35,607
Federal, foreign, state and local income taxes (170) (1,090)
Other current liabilities 41,335 36,305
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Total current liabilities 69,014 70,822
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Long-term debt 15,362 16,564
Noncurrent liabilities (principally employee/retiree
benefits) and deferred credits
65,667 63,690
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, 4-1/2% cumulative - authorized
100,000 shares of $50 par value; issued 71,373
shares, callable at $52.50 per share 3,569 3,569
Second cumulative preferred voting stock - authorized
1,000,000 shares of $10 par value; none issued
Common stock - authorized 20,000,000 shares of no par
value; issued 6,718,543 and 6,713,503 (outstanding
5,783,126 and 5,815,672) 8,264 8,048
Cumulative translation adjustments 1,712 (699)
Retained earnings 307,533 296,993
Less treasury shares, at cost:
Preferred - 47,935 and 47,775 shares (1,553) (1,548)
Common - 935,417 and 897,831 shares (42,276) (40,388)
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Total shareholders' equity 277,249 265,975
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TOTALS $ 427,292 $ 417,051
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MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Thousands of dollars, except earnings per share and shares outstanding)
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30

1995 1994 1995 1994
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 119,995 $ 114,889 $ 363,364 $ 339,544
Other income 1,057 997 4,141 4,239
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121,052 115,886 367,505 343,783
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Costs and expenses
Cost of products sold 74,885 72,140 223,385 214,212
Selling, general and administrative 35,035 30,421 101,459 91,875
Depreciation 4,843 4,382 15,017 14,213
Interest 294 274 1,298 1,668
Currency exchange (gains)/losses (304) 918 832 3,271
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114,753 108,135 341,991 325,239
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Income from operations
before income taxes 6,299 7,751 25,514 18,544
Income taxes 2,463 3,158 10,349 7,923
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Net income $ 3,836 $ 4,593 $ 15,165 $ 10,621
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Earnings per common share (1) $ 0.67 $ 0.78 $ 2.61 $ 1.78
========== ========== ========== ==========

Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding 5,803,554 5,944,120 5,803,554 5,944,120
========== ========== ========== ==========
Dividends paid on preferred stock $ 13 $ 13 $ 40 $ 40
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<FN>
(1) Computed after dividends paid on preferred stock. Common shares reserved
for outstanding options under the stock option and incentive plans would have
a negligible dilutive effect on earnings per common share.
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MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Thousands of dollars)

<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended
September 30

1995 1994
<S> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Income from operations $ 15,165 $ 10,621
Depreciation 15,017 14,213
Deferred taxes,pensions, and other non-cash
charges/(credits) (2,641) (1,235)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (6,071) (1,052)
Other - principally currency exchange adjustments 3,245 4,813
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Cash flow from operating activities 24,715 27,360
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Property additions (12,772) (13,154)
Property disposals 908 1,036
Acquisitions and other investing (2,839) 5,545
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Cash flow from investing activities (14,703) (6,573)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Additions to long-term debt 134 2,319
Reductions of long-term debt (1,661) (11,546)
Cash dividends (4,625) (4,144)
Stock options and purchases of company's stock (1,677) (5,394)
Changes in notes payable and short term debt (3,209) 1,467
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Cash flow from financing activities (11,038) (17,298)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 778 1,408
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Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (248) 4,897
Beginning cash and cash equivalents 54,420 46,434
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Ending cash and cash equivalents $ 54,172 $ 51,331
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<FN>
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements
include all adjustments,consisiting of only normal recurring adjustments,
which are, in the opinion of management of the registrant, necessary for a
fair statement of the operating results for the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 1995 and 1994. These financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not
include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of
financial position, results of operations, and changes in cash flows in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

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MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Sales have grown in most markets, although at a lesser pace in recent
months. Commercial sales from U.S. operations have increased this year compared
to 1994, but less so in the third quarter. Shipments of gas masks to the U.S.
military have continued below prior-year levels as expected. Instruments
(particularly permanently installed equipment), chemical specialty products and
exports of most products have shown robust growth. International sales also
have continued to grow worldwide.


U.S. commercial safety products sales have shown mixed results. Business
to nuclear power plants has been seriously affected by the reduced usage of
respirators following interpretations of studies concerning worker productivity.
This has particularly impacted the registrant due to a very high historic
market share in this industry. A more recent scientific study has cast new
light on worker productivity and respirator use, which may eventually reverse
the sales trend. Sales to government and civilian environmental remediation
projects have been affected by delays in government funding of such activities,
although the need continues to be significant. Sales of self-contained
breathing apparatus, particularly to the fire service, and of protective
helmets have been strong.


The decline in net income in the third quarter compared to the same period
of the prior year is due to two factors. The third quarter of 1994 included
the LIFO accounting effect of U.S. manufacturing inventory reductions which
increased net income by $1,200,000 or 20 cents per share. The third quarter of
1995 includes charges to net income of $575,000 or 10 cents per share, stemming
from the restructuring of a South African affiliate, Boart-MSA. The registrant
has a minority position in the ownership and management control of this
venture. Boart-MSA had a joint venture, Natfire, which was unsuccessful and
was reorganized in 1995. The third-quarter charges relate to prior-period
losses and the reorganization of Natfire.


The profitability of U.S. operations has improved due to somewhat higher
sales and increased productivity. Brazilian operations have also made a
significant contribution to the corporate earnings improvement as a result of
local economic reforms. Other areas of strength were Chile, France, China,
Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Improvements were also noted in Italy,
Spain and Sweden. Efforts continue in the important task of increasing
profitability in Europe. Earnings per share have also benefitted from an
ongoing share repurchase program.


The decrease in quarterly earnings was disappointing as the abovementioned
unusual items could not be overcome by general improvement. The current
environment presents a varied mixture of opportunities and challenges. In
product innovation, availability of delivery and cost competitiveness, the
registrant has made considerable progress. General improvements in the world
economy that may come after a recent sluggish period in the U.S. could be of
help to the registrant.


The registrant has seen a number of areas of vigorous growth this year,
which probably represent an increase in market share. Operating costs in most
areas have been well managed. One challenge is that a significant part of this
growth has come in product and market areas that have been historically
volatile. These areas might not be such overachievers in future months.


A more significant challenge is dealing with negative movements in nuclear
power and environmental remediation markets, which can only be overcome by
generating increased business elsewhere and improving productivity. The
national needs for environmental work and a settling of the Federal budget
conflict, hopefully, should generate recovery in funding for customers in
the military and civilian remediation markets. Turning around the nuclear
power plant sales situation will be a longer-term project.


Comparative foreign currency exchange losses charged to income are as
follows:
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
1995 1994 1995 1994
(Thousands of dollars)(Thousands of dollars)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Transaction (gains)/losses (321) 180 164 728
Translation (gains)/losses 17 738 668 2,543
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(304) 918 832 3,271
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Brazilian governmental economic reforms in 1994 have had significant impact on
the comparative third quarter and year to date currency exchange gains and
losses.


Currency exchange adjustments charged directly to the equity cumulative
translation adjustments account are shown below. Significant third quarter
1995 losses relate to Germany and Japan; year to date translation gains relate
to Germany and Netherlands. Significant third quarter 1994 gains relate to
Germany and Britain; year to date translation gains relate to Germany and
Australia.

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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30 September 30
1995 1994 1995 1994
(Thousands of dollars)(Thousands of dollars)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Translation (gains)/losses 2,039 (2,093) (2,411) (4,428)
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Available credit facilities along with internal cash resources are
adequate to provide for ensuing capital requirements. The company's financial
position and liquidity continue to be adequate. The current ratio and term
debt in relation to capital as of September 30, 1995 were 3.6 and 6.0%,
respectively, as compared to 3.4 and 7.5% at December 31, 1994.
PART II  OTHER INFORMATION
MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY



Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Not Applicable


Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a) Exhibits

(3) (ii) By-laws of the registrant, as
amended to August 29,1990.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the
quarter ended September 30, 1995.





SIGNATURES


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 thereunto duly authorized.


MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES COMPANY



Date: NOVEMBER 13, 1995 By S/James E. Herald
James E. Herald
Vice President - Finance;
Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer