Kadant Reports Results for First Quarter 2011 and Raises Full Year 2011 Revenue and EPS Guidance

Kadant Inc.

reported revenues from continuing operations of $71.7 million in the first quarter of 2011, an increase of $10.6 million, or 17 percent, compared to $61.1 million in the first quarter of 2010. Revenues in the first quarter of 2011 included a $1.0 million, or 1 percent, increase from foreign currency translation compared to the first quarter of 2010. Operating income from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2011 was $8.3 million, or 11.6 percent of revenues, compared to $4.7 million, or 7.7 percent of revenues, in the first quarter of 2010. Operating income in the first quarter of 2010 included income of $0.3 million related to a gain on the sale of real estate. Net income from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2011 was $5.8 million, or $.47 per diluted share, compared to $3.6 million, or $.29 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2010. Net income from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2010 included an after-tax gain on the sale of real estate of $0.2 million, or $.02 per diluted share.