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MSA Safety Incorporated reports developments for a global safety equipment and technology business serving fire service, industrial, mining, oil and gas, utilities, contractor and critical-infrastructure markets. News commonly covers operating results across the Americas and International segments, demand for respiratory protection, fall protection, head protection, gas and flame detection systems, and fire and rescue equipment.
Company updates also include capital allocation actions such as dividends and share repurchases, product activity around firefighter protection and the G1 breathing apparatus platform, and material agreements tied to strategic M&A. Recurring disclosures frame MSA’s business around protecting workers and facility infrastructure through safety products, technologies and solutions.
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) announced it will host free online safety seminars from September 14-18, 2020, supporting the National Safety Stand-Down week organized by OSHA. The virtual sessions aim to equip construction workers with safety training, focusing on fall prevention. Eleni Lucido, VP and GM at MSA, emphasized the importance of safety training. MSA has previously trained over 40,000 workers in fall protection techniques. The initiative aligns with MSA's commitment to workplace safety and innovation in safety products.
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a leader in safety product development, announced that Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian, along with CFO Kenneth Krause, will participate in a webcasted conference call sponsored by Stifel on September 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The live webcast can be accessed at investors.msasafety.com. A replay will be available for 30 days post-call. MSA's diverse safety products are utilized across various industries, contributing to its reported revenue of $1.4 billion in 2019.
The Board of Directors of MSA Safety has declared a third quarter dividend of 43 cents per share on common stock, payable on September 10, 2020, to shareholders of record on August 17, 2020. Additionally, a dividend of 56-1/4 cents per share on preferred stock will be paid on September 1, 2020, also to shareholders of record on August 17, 2020. MSA Safety, a leader in safety products, achieved $1.4 billion in revenue in 2019 and operates globally with significant sales outside North America.
MSA Safety reported Q2 2020 revenue of $314 million, down 10% year-over-year, with GAAP operating income of $48 million. Adjusted earnings per share decreased to $1.11. Despite challenging conditions, adjusted operating margins improved. Revenue growth in air-purifying respirators surged 63% as investments were made to modernize manufacturing. MSA's debt stands at $335 million, with ample liquidity of over $136 million in cash. Management anticipates ongoing challenges in the second half of 2020 but remains focused on long-term growth strategies.
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) will host its second quarter earnings conference call on July 30, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be led by Chairman, President, and CEO Nish Vartanian, along with Senior VP, CFO, and Treasurer Kenneth Krause. A press release detailing MSA's second quarter financial results will be available on July 29, 2020, after market close. Investors can listen to the call live on the company's website, with a replay available for 90 days.