Katy Industries, Inc. (fka KATYQ)

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Katy Industries, Inc. Reports 2015 Second Quarter Results (8/10/15)

- Net Sales Increased 22% over Prior Year Second Quarter

- Completed Acquisition of Ohio Manufacturing Facility

- Amended Credit Agreement with BMO Harris Bank N.A.

- Entered into Second Lien Credit Agreement with Victory Park Management, LLC

- Richard Mark Appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors

BRIDGETON, MO – August 10, 2015 – Katy Industries, Inc. (OTC BB: KATY), a leading manufacturer, importer and distributor of commercial cleaning and consumer storage products, as well as a contract manufacturer of structural foam products, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 26, 2015.

“We were pleased to announce the acquisition of an Ohio manufacturing facility which brings a breadth of shelving and storage cabinet solutions to the Katy consumer storage product line,” said David J. Feldman, Katy Chief Executive Officer. “As a result of the acquisition we amended our credit agreement with BMO Harris Bank N.A. and entered into a second lien credit agreement with Victory Park Management, LLC. In addition, we continued the relocation of our Bridgeton Facility to Jefferson City. We anticipate the acquisition of the Ohio manufacturing facility and the relocation of our primary manufacturing location will drive significant improvement in both sales and profitability for future years.”

Mr. Feldman continued, “We achieved significant gains in operating income, excluding one-time costs associated with the aforementioned acquisition and relocation costs, with our ongoing strategic initiatives to improve gross margins.”

Second Quarter Financial Results

Financial highlights for the second quarter of 2015, as compared to the same period in the prior year, included:

· Net sales in the second quarter of 2015 were $31.3 million, an increase of $5.7 million, or 22.4%, compared to the same period in 2014. The increase was a result of increased demand in our Continental business unit and the acquisition of the Tiffin, Ohio manufacturing facility during the quarter in 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 27, 2014.

· Selling, general and administrative expenses were $1.1 million higher in the second quarter of 2015 than in the second quarter of 2014. The increase was primarily due to acquisition costs related to the Tiffin, Ohio manufacturing facility.

· Severance, restructuring and related charges were $0.5 million for the three months ended June 26, 2015 for costs associated with the relocation of our Bridgeton, Missouri manufacturing facility to Jefferson City, Missouri.

· Operating income was $0.3 million, or 1.2% of net sales, in the second quarter of 2015, compared to $0.8 million, or 3.1% of net sales, for the same period in 2014. With the exclusion of one-time items related to our facility relocation and acquisition of the Tiffin, Ohio manufacturing facility, operating income was $1.9 million for the three months ended June 26, 2015 versus operating income of $0.8 million for the three months ended June 27, 2014.

· Interest expense increased by $1.0 million during the second quarter as a result of the increased borrowings under the First and Second Lien Credit Agreements during the period.

· Net loss in the second quarter of 2015 was $1.0 million, or $0.12 per basic and diluted share, versus net income of $0.5 million, or $0.07 per basic ($0.02 per diluted) share, in the second quarter of 2014. With the exclusion of one-time items related to our facility relocation and acquisition of the Tiffin, Ohio manufacturing facility, net income was $0.6 million for the three months ended June 26, 2015 versus net income of $0.5 million for the three months ended June 27, 2014.

Year-to-Date Second Quarter Financial Results

Financial highlights for the six months ended June 26, 2015, as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2014, included:

· Net sales for the six months ended June 26, 2015 were $52.7 million, an increase of $7.1 million, or 15.6%, compared to the same period in 2014. The increase was a result of the acquisition of the Tiffin, Ohio manufacturing facility, which contributed $4.9 million in net sales for the six months ended June 26, 2015, and increased demand in our Continental business unit.

· Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.6 million for the first half of 2015 as compared to $7.2 million for the first half of 2014. The increase was primarily due to one-time acquisition costs for the Tiffin, Ohio manufacturing facility for the six months ended June 26, 2015, partially offset by one-time acquisition costs for Ft. Wayne Holdings Inc. (“FTW”) in the prior year.

· Severance, restructuring and related charges of $2.1 million for the six months ended June 26, 2015, were for the relocation of our Bridgeton, Missouri facility to Jefferson City, Missouri.

· Operating loss was $1.4 million, or 2.6% of net sales during the six months ended June 26, 2015, compared to an operating loss of $0.1 million, or 0.3% of net sales, for the same period in 2014. With the exclusion of one-time items related to our facility relocation and acquisition of the Tiffin, Ohio manufacturing facility, operating income was $1.3 million for the six months ended June 26, 2015 versus an operating loss of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 27, 2014.

· Interest expense increased by $0.9 million during the six months ended June 26, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 27, 2014 as a result of the increased borrowings under the First and Second Lien Credit Agreements during the period.

· The income tax benefit for the six months ended June 27, 2014 includes a benefit as a result of the acquisition of FTW. The Company recorded deferred tax liabilities of $2.4 million which reduced its net deferred tax assets. The reduction in deferred tax assets caused a release of a valuation allowance of $2.3 million.

· The Company reported a net loss for the six months ended June 26, 2015 of $2.8 million, or $0.35 per basic and diluted share, versus net income of $1.7 million, or $0.21 per basic share ($0.06 per diluted share), for the six months ended June 27, 2014. With the exclusion of one-time items related to our facility relocation and acquisition costs included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in 2015 and the one-time tax benefit and acquisition costs in 2014, net income was $0.6 million for the six months ended June 26, 2015 versus a net loss of $0.6 million for the six months ended June 27, 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash used by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities was $0.7 million in the first half of 2015 as compared to cash provided of $0.8 million in the same period of 2014. Changes in operating assets and liabilities from continuing operations provided $1.7 million in the first half of 2015 as compared to using $4.0 million in the same period of 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to increased accounts payable, partially offset by an increase in inventories and accounts receivable.

Cash flows used in investing activities of $25.3 million in the first half of 2015 were primarily for the acquisition of the Tiffin, Ohio manufacturing facility.

Debt at June 26, 2015 was $49.7 million, versus $22.0 million at December 31, 2014. On April 7, 2015, in conjunction with the acquisition of the Tiffin, Ohio manufacturing facility, the Company amended the BMO Credit Agreement resulting in an increase of $6.0 million to the revolving credit facility and entered into a Second Lien Credit and Security Agreement with Victory Park Management, LLC which provided the company with a $24.0 million term loan.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include all statements of the Company’s plans, beliefs or expectations with respect to future events or developments and often may be identified by such words or phrases as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “continue,” “is subject to,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and beliefs of Katy’s management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company’s management. Additionally, the forward-looking statements are based on Katy’s current expectations and projections about future events and trends affecting the financial condition of its business. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may lead to results that differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by the Company or on its behalf. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, conditions in the general economy and in the markets served by the Company, including changes in the demand for its products; success of any restructuring or cost control efforts; an increase in interest rates; competitive factors, such as price pressures and the potential emergence of rival technologies; interruptions of suppliers’ operations or other causes affecting availability of component materials or finished goods at reasonable prices; changes in product mix, costs and yields; labor issues at the Company’s facilities or those of its suppliers; legal claims or other regulatory actions; and other risks identified from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Katy undertakes no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Katy Industries, Inc. is a diversified corporation focused on the manufacture, import and distribution of commercial cleaning products, consumer home products and a contract manufacturer of structural foam products.

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