Universal Stainless & Alloy Products – USAP – Sales for Q2 of 2012 were $67.9 million, up 7% from Q2 of 2011

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:USAP) reported that sales for the second quarter of 2012 were $67.9 million, an increase of 7% from the second quarter of 2011 but 9% below the record 2012 first quarter.

• Sales are $67.9 Million; EPS is $0.62
• North Jackson Facility is Operationally Accretive to Results
• Quarter-End Backlog Totals $89.0 Million

USAP Operating income for the second quarter of 2012 was $7.3 million, a decline of 14% from the second quarter of 2011 and 25% below the 2012 first quarter. Operating income was 10.8% of sales in the second quarter of 2012 compared with 13.4% in the second quarter of 2011 and 13.0% of sales in the 2012 first quarter.

USAP Net income for the second quarter of 2012 was $4.5 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, which includes a benefit of $0.02 per diluted share due to research and development tax credits. This compares with net income of $5.5 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2011, which included $0.04 per diluted share of expense for the acquisition of the Company’s North Jackson facility.  In the first quarter of 2012, net income was $6.3 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, including a benefit of $0.07 per diluted share due to state income tax adjustments as well as an after-tax loss of $0.2 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, attributable to the ramp-up of North Jackson. The operating income of the Company’s North Jackson facility was accretive to second quarter 2012 results.

For the second quarter of 2012, USAP narrowed its negative cash flow from operations to $0.5 million despite investment in working capital and in the ramp-up of North Jackson. Capital expenditures were $10.3 million in the second quarter, including $7.2 million for the North Jackson operation. At June 30, 2012, the Company had total debt of $114.7 million, or 37.3% of total capitalization.

Shipment volume for the second quarter of 2012 increased 6% from the second quarter of 2011 but was 5% lower than the 2012 first quarter. Compared to the first quarter of 2012, tons shipped to the aerospace, petrochemical and power generation markets declined by 10%, 11% and 25%, respectively, while service center plate volume increased 48%.

Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Oates commented: ”Despite continued end market strength, we experienced changes in our customers’ buying patterns as the second quarter progressed. Falling raw material prices and the prospect of lower future surcharges combined with growing economic caution influenced customers to reduce their order quantities, negatively impacting our shipment volume, order entry and backlog.

About Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. – USAP

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. (USAP), headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, manufactures and markets semi-finished and finished specialty steels, including stainless steel, tool steel and certain other alloyed steels. USAP ‘s products are used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, power generation, petrochemical and heavy equipment manufacturing. Established in 1994, the Company, with its experience, technical expertise, and dedicated workforce, stands committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.

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