Press Release

Calgon Carbon Announces Third Quarter Results

PITTSBURGH, PA  –  11/02/2007

Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.

The company reported net income of $4.9 million or $0.10 per common share on a fully diluted basis for the third quarter of 2007, as compared to a net loss of $0.5 million or $0.01 per common share on a fully diluted basis for the third quarter of 2006.

For the third quarter of 2007, income from operations was $6.5 million versus $1.5 million for the comparable period in 2006. Results for the third quarter of 2006 included a pre-tax gain of $3.2 million related to an insurance settlement for business interruption which was caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Net sales for the third quarter of 2007 were $84.9 million versus third quarter 2006 sales of $79.7 million, an increase of 6.5%. Currency translation had a $2.0-million positive impact on sales for the third quarter of 2007 due to the stronger Euro and the British Pound Sterling.

For the third quarter of 2007, sales for the Activated Carbon and Service segment increased by 6.6% versus the third quarter of 2006. The increase was primarily due to higher pricing for activated carbon products and services and higher volume in the industrial process and environmental air treatment markets. Equipment sales increased by 5.9% in the third quarter of 2007 versus the third quarter of 2006. The increase resulted primarily from higher demand for odor control equipment and from systems that utilize ultraviolet light for disinfection of drinking water and wastewater. A 6.9% increase in Consumer sales was attributable to higher demand for activated carbon cloth.

Net sales less the cost of products sold as a percentage of net sales for the third quarter of 2007 was 32.1% versus 26.1% for the third quarter of 2006. The increase was primarily the result of higher pricing and volume on certain carbon and service products.

Selling, administrative and research expenses for the third quarter of 2007 were $16.3 million, a decrease of 8.0% from the third quarter of 2006. The decline was primarily the result of lower legal expenses.

For the third quarter of 2007, the company’s income tax provision was $0.4 million versus $0.1 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The company’s third quarter effective tax rate of 8% reflects a reduction in its estimated annualized effective tax rate from 52% as of June 30, 2007 to 38% as of September 30, 2007, including the third quarter reversal of uncertain tax position liabilities due to statute expirations. The company’s tax rate is also impacted by other factors which include tax liabilities in foreign jurisdictions without benefit of a foreign tax credit in the U.S., the recording of tax contingencies for uncertain tax positions, and the projection of taxable income by jurisdiction.

Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 were $256.3 million, versus $236.8 million for the comparable period in 2006, an increase of 8.3%. Year to date, foreign currency translation had a $6.2-million positive impact on sales due to the stronger Euro and the British Pound Sterling.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, income from operations was $20.1 million, versus $3.4 million for the comparable period in 2006. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $11.4 million, as compared to $0.6 million for the comparable period in 2006. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was comprised of a loss of $1.3 million from continuing operations and income from discontinued operations of $1.9 million. Results for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 included pre-tax gains of $5.4 million on the sales of the company’s charcoal and solvent recovery businesses and $8.1-million from insurance settlements related to business interruption and damage at the company’s Pearl River Plant due to Hurricane Katrina.

Fully diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 were $0.24, versus $0.01 for the comparable period in 2006. Fully diluted earnings per common share for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 were comprised of a loss of $0.03 from continuing operations and earnings of $0.05 per common share from discontinued operations.

Calgon Carbon’s board of directors did not declare a quarterly dividend.

Commenting on the results, John Stanik, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Calgon Carbon, said, “While we recognize the significant impact that our lower tax provision had on the third quarter results, we are pleased with the progress shown in the quarter. Higher prices on activated carbon and service products, a lower cost structure, and lower legal expenses contributed to improved results year-over-year. These three factors will play a continuing role in achieving year-over-year improvement in the fourth quarter.”

Calgon Carbon Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in services and solutions for making water and air safer and cleaner.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a «safe harbor» for forward-looking statements. This document contains certain statements that are forward-looking relative to the company’s future strategy and performance. They involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the company’s actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance.

Calgon Carbon Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 

    September 30, 2007   December 31, 2006
         
ASSETS        
         
Current assets:        
         
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 19,371   $ 5,631
         
Receivables   58,157   55,036
         
Inventories   78,227   70,339
         
Other current assets   20,069   17,706
         
Total current assets   175,824   148,712
         
Property, plant and equipment, net   103,187   106,101
         
Other assets   54,910   67,551
         
Total assets   $ 333,921   $ 322,364
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
         
Current liabilities:        
         
Short-term debt   $ 63,818   $ –
         
Other current liabilities   49,683   55,526
         
Total current liabilities   113,501   55,526
         
Long-term debt   12,925   74,836
         
Other liabilities   46,073   44,129
         
Total liabilities   172,499   174,491
         
Total shareholders’ equity   161,422   147,873
         
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 333,921   $ 322,364

 

Calgon Carbon Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 

  Quarter Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2007   2006   2007   2006
               
Net Sales $ 84,861   $ 79,680   $ 256,319   $ 236,769
               
Cost of Products Sold 57,642   58,897   175,622   176,270
               
Depreciation and Amortization 4,427   4,719   13,019   14,311
               
Selling, Administrative & Research 16,272   17,693   47,622   50,873
               
Gain from Property Insurance Settlement   (3,173)     (8,072)
               
Restructuring Charge       7
               
  78,341   78,136   236,263   233,389
               
Income from Operations 6,520   1,544   20,056   3,380
               
Interest Income (Expense) – Net (908)   (1,297)   (3,066)   (4,075)
               
Other Income (Expense) – Net (482)   (660)   (1,293)   (2,018)
               
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before              
Income Tax and Equity in Income from Equity Investments 5,130   (413)   15,697   (2,713)
               
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) 396   114   5,923   (1,156)
               
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Equity in              
Income from Equity Investments 4,734   (527)   9,774   (1,557)
               
Equity in Income from Equity Investments 310   31   1,766   211
               
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations 5,044   (496)   11,540   (1,346)
               
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations (96)   38   (96)   1,910
               
Net Income (Loss) $ 4,948   $ (458)   $ 11,444   $ 564
               
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share              
Basic:              
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations $ .12   $ (.01)   $ .28   $ (.03)
Income from Discontinued Operations $ (.00)   $ .00   $ (.00)   $ .05
Net Income (Loss) $ .12   $ (.01)   $ .28   $ .01
               
Diluted:              
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations $ .10   $ (.01)   $ .24   $ (.03)
Income from Discontinued Operations $ (.00)   $ .00   $ (.00)   $ .05
Net Income (Loss) $ .10   $ (.01)   $ .24   $ .01
               
Weighted Average Shares              
Outstanding (Thousands)              
Basic 40,357   39,882   40,289   39,871
               
Diluted 50,358   39,882   47,324   39,871

 

Calgon Carbon Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 

Segment Data – Continuing Operations:              
               
Segment Sales 3Q07   3Q06   YTD 2007   YTD 2006
               
Carbon and Service 72,322   67,869   215,728   200,489
Equipment 9,255   8,740   30,879   26,627
Consumer 3,284   3,071   9,712   9,653
               
Total Sales (thousands) $ 84,861   $ 79,680   $ 256,319   $ 236,769
               
Segment Operating Income (loss)* 3Q07   3Q06   YTD 2007   YTD 2006
               
Carbon and Service 10,709   6,776   32,197   20,885
Equipment (219)   (848)   (955)   (4,520)
Consumer 457   335   1,833   1,333
               
Total Income from continuing operations (thousands) $ 10,947   $ 6,263   $ 878   $ 17,698

*Before depreciation, amortization, and restructuring changes