BZ Boise Inc.

LAKE MARY, Fla., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bairnco Corporation (NYSE:BZ) today reported improved operating results for the second quarter 2006 as compared to the same period last year, excluding the impact of professional fees related to the Steel Partners Tender Offer ("Offer Fees"). Sales were up 2.1% to $44,994,000 and, excluding the Offer Fees, net income increased $23,000 to $1,532,000 and diluted earnings per share increased 5.0% to $0.21. Net income and diluted earnings per share were $1,349,000 and $0.18, respectively, taking the Offer Fees into consideration. Bairnco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Luke E. Fichthorn III stated, "We are pleased with both our improved operating results for the second quarter of 2006 and the solid momentum we are experiencing in many key areas of our business. We are seeing positive sales trends in our Arlon Electronic Materials and Kasco divisions, and our initiatives to consolidate our operations and reduce operating costs have positioned us well to improve quality and capitalize on compelling market trends, which we believe will ultimately drive long term growth and enhance shareholder returns. We are also continuing to actively evaluate potential acquisition opportunities." Total sales in the second quarter 2006 were $44,994,000, as compared to $44,088,000 in 2005. Segment results were as follows: * Arlon's Electronic Materials sales increased 8.7% from the second quarter 2005 due primarily to continuing strong activity in the electronics markets. * Arlon's Coated Materials sales decreased 3.7% from the second quarter 2005 as domestic graphics markets have softened and certain automotive and industrial markets have remained weak. * Kasco's sales increased 3.4% from the second quarter 2005 due to continued growth in North American service and repair revenue. Kasco's European sales improved slightly in local currency but were relatively unchanged in US dollars due to the change in exchange rates. Gross profit increased 0.4% to $13,250,000 in the second quarter 2006 from $13,199,000 in 2005. Gross profit improvement from increased sales and production volumes at Arlon's Electronic Materials and Kasco's lower cost Mexican manufacturing, continued cost reductions and productivity improvements at the San Antonio plant and reduced relocation and closing costs in the second quarter of 2006 versus 2005, was significantly offset by Arlon's Coated Materials reduced margins due to the change in mix in the graphics business as corporate re-imaging was replaced by lower margin print products. Gross profit margin as a percent of sales decreased to 29.4% in the second quarter 2006 from 29.9% in 2005, reflecting the mix change in Arlon's Coated Materials graphics business. Second quarter 2006 gross profit was also reduced by $66,000 due to start-up expenses related to Arlon's China manufacturing facility. Second quarter 2005 gross profit reflects $248,000 in relocation costs related to the move of Kasco's manufacturing operations to Mexico, including the curtailment costs of Kasco's hourly employees' (union) pension plan, and some China related expenses. Selling and administrative expenses for the second quarter 2006, excluding the Offer Fees, were down slightly to $10,836,000. Included in the Company's second quarter 2006 selling and administrative expenses is $66,000 of start-up expenses for the China manufacturing facility. 2005 selling and administrative expenses included $147,000 of start-up expenses related to the China manufacturing facility. The Offer Fees were $298,000 in the second quarter 2006 bringing total selling and administrative expenses to $11,134,000. Net interest expense was $42,000 in 2006 as compared to $33,000 in 2005 due to increased outstanding borrowings. The effective tax rate for both the second quarter 2006 and 2005 was 35.0%. Net income decreased 10.6% to $1,349,000 in 2006, as compared to $1,509,000 in the second quarter of 2005 and diluted earnings per common share decreased 10.0% to $0.18 in 2006 from $0.20 in 2005. Excluding the Offer Fees and the related tax benefit, net income in the second quarter 2006 increased $23,000 to $1,532,000 and diluted earnings per share increased 5.0% to $0.21. Sales for the first six months of 2006 increased 4.3% to $87,852,000 from $84,210,000 in 2005 primarily due the solid growth in the Arlon Electronic Materials segment. Gross profit improved 3.0% to $26,030,000 from $25,282,000 due to strong operating results from Arlon's Electronic Materials, $450,000 of reduced relocation and plant development costs and cost improvements at the San Antonio plant which were materially reduced by lower margins in the Coated Products Segment due to the lower margins attributable to the product mix shift. Selling and administrative expenses in the first half of 2006 increased 3.9% to $22,201,000, including $298,000 of Offer Fees, from $21,360,000 in 2005. Net income decreased 6.0% to $2,361,000 in the first half of 2006 from $2,511,000 in 2005 and diluted earnings per share decreased 3.0% to $0.32 in 2006 from $0.33 in 2005. Excluding the Offer Fees, net income in the first half of 2006 increased $33,000 to $2,544,000 and diluted earnings per share increased 3.0% to $0.34. The Company reaffirmed its guidance as previously stated in the Company's 14D-9 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2006, including earnings per share for the second half of 2006 which is expected to be in the range of $0.26 to $0.34, excluding the Offer Fees, as compared to $0.15 for the same period last year. For the full year 2006, excluding the Offer Fees, operating profits are expected to be in the range of $7.25 million to $7.75 million, and earnings per share are expected to grow to between $0.56 and $0.64. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995 Statements in this press release referring to the expected future plans and performance of the Corporation are forward-looking statements. Actual future results may differ materially from such statements. Factors that could affect future performance include, but are not limited to, changes in US or international economic or political conditions, such as inflation or fluctuations in interest or foreign exchange rates; the impact on production output and costs from the availability of energy sources and related pricing; changes in the market for raw or packaging materials which could impact the Corporation's manufacturing costs; changes in the product mix; changes in the pricing of the products of the Corporation or its competitors; the market demand and acceptance of the Corporation's existing and new products; the impact of competitive products; the loss of a significant customer or supplier; production delays or inefficiencies; the ability to achieve anticipated revenue growth, synergies and other cost savings in connection with acquisitions and plant consolidations; the costs and other effects of legal and administrative cases and proceedings, settlements and investigations; the costs and other effects of complying with environmental regulatory requirements; disruptions in operations due to labor disputes; and losses due to natural disasters where the Corporation is self-insured. While the Corporation periodically reassesses material trends and uncertainties affecting the Corporation's results of operations and financial condition in connection with its preparation of its press releases, the Corporation does not intend to review or revise any particular forward-looking statement referenced herein in light of future events. Bairnco Corporation is a diversified multinational company that operates two distinct businesses -- Arlon (Electronic Materials and Coated Materials segments) and Kasco (Replacement Products and Services segment). Arlon's principal products include high technology materials for the printed circuit board industry, cast and calendered vinyl film systems, custom-engineered laminates and special silicone rubber compounds and components. Kasco's principal products include replacement band saw blades for cutting meat, fish, wood and metal, and on site maintenance primarily in the meat and deli departments. Kasco also distributes equipment to the food industry in France. Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Management believes that excluding the unusual Offer Fees more clearly reflects the performance of the Company and allows the Company's stockholders to compare comparable financial statistics across periods. The following tables reconcile certain Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") financial measures with the non-GAAP financial measures discussed above for the quarters and six month periods ended July 1, 2006 and July 2, 2005. The non-GAAP financial measures exclude the Offer Fees. Quarter Ended July 1, 2006 July 2, 2005 Selling and administrative expenses $11,134,000 $10,845,000 Offer Fees 298,000 -- Selling and administrative expenses before Offer Fees $10,836,000 $10,845,000 Operating profit $2,116,000 $2,354,000 Offer Fees 298,000 -- Operating profit before Offer Fees $2,414,000 $2,354,000 Net income $1,349,000 $1,509,000 Offer Fees, net of $115,000 of tax benefit 183,000 -- Net income before Offer Fees, net of tax $1,532,000 $1,509,000 Diluted Earnings per Share of Common Stock $0.18 $0.20 Impact on diluted earnings per share of common stock of Offer Fees 0.03 -- Diluted earnings per share of common stock before Offer Fees $0.21 $0.20 Six Months Ended July 1, 2006 July 2, 2005 Selling and administrative expenses $22,201,000 $21,360,000 Offer Fees 298,000 -- Selling and administrative expenses before Offer Fees $21,903,000 $21,360,000 Operating profit $3,829,000 $3,922,000 Offer Fees 298,000 -- Operating profit before Offer Fees $4,127,000 $3,922,000 Net income $2,361,000 $2,511,000 Offer Fees, net of $115,000 of tax benefit 183,000 -- Net income before Offer Fees, net of tax $2,544,000 $2,511,000 Diluted Earnings per Share of Common Stock $0.32 $0.33 Impact on diluted earnings per share of common stock of Offer Fees 0.02 -- Diluted earnings per share of common stock before Offer Fees $0.34 $0.33 Comparative Results of Operations (Unaudited) Quarter Ended Six Months Ended Condensed Income July 1, July 2, July 1, July 2, Statements 2006 2005 2006 2005 Net sales $44,994,000 $44,088,000 $87,852,000 $84,210,000 Cost of sales 31,744,000 30,889,000 61,822,000 58,928,000 Gross profit 13,250,000 13,199,000 26,030,000 25,282,000 Selling and administrative expenses 11,134,000 10,845,000 22,201,000 21,360,000 Operating profit 2,116,000 2,354,000 3,829,000 3,922,000 Interest expense, net 42,000 33,000 178,000 59,000 Income before income taxes 2,074,000 2,321,000 3,651,000 3,863,000 Provision for income taxes 725,000 812,000 1,290,000 1,352,000 Net income $1,349,000 $1,509,000 $2,361,000 $2,511,000 Basic Earnings per Share of Common Stock $0.19 $0.20 $0.33 $0.34 Diluted Earnings per Share of Common Stock $0.18 $0.20 $0.32 $0.33 Basic Average Common Shares 7,150,000 7,398,000 7,169,000 7,397,000 Diluted Average Common Shares 7,375,000 7,654,000 7,386,000 7,666,000 Condensed Balance Sheets July 1, Dec 31, 2006 2005 (Unaudited) ASSETS Cash $1,008,000 $5,313,000 Accounts receivable, net 30,474,000 25,713,000 Inventories 29,872,000 27,231,000 Other current assets 6,429,000 7,387,000 Total current assets 67,783,000 65,644,000 Plant and equipment, net 35,067,000 34,373,000 Cost in excess of net assets of purchased businesses, net 14,533,000 14,439,000 Other assets 11,039,000 11,312,000 Total Assets $128,422,000 $125,768,000 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT Short-term debt $1,237,000 $2,233,000 Current maturities of long-term debt 100,000 134,000 Accounts payable 10,882,000 12,051,000 Accrued expenses 11,355,000 9,406,000 Total current liabilities 23,574,000 23,824,000 Long-term debt 9,990,000 7,069,000 Other liabilities 10,242,000 11,417,000 Stockholders' investment 84,616,000 83,458,000 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Investment $128,422,000 $125,768,000 DATASOURCE: Bairnco Corporation CONTACT: Kenneth L. Bayne, ext. 227, or Larry C. Maingot, ext. 230, both of Bairnco Corporation, +1-407-875-2222 Web site: http://www.bairnco.com/

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