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Federal Signal Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results

November 3, 2010
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), a leader in environmental, safety and transportation solutions, announced today earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.05 for the third quarter with income from continuing operations of $3.0 million on net revenue of $182.0 million. For the same period of 2009, the Company reported earnings per share of $0.09 on income of $4.4 million from continuing operations on net revenue of $162.2 million. The year over year third quarter income decline was primarily due to higher amortization cost related to the acquisitions of Sirit and VESystems, and an increase in legal expenses associated with the Company’s hearing loss litigation. The Company’s earnings per share calculation was also impacted by an increased number of outstanding shares related to the equity offering completed in May 2010.

Year to date, the Company reported earnings per share of $0.03 from continuing operations on net revenue of $547.2 million as compared to earnings per share in 2009 of $0.19 from continuing operations on net revenue of $545.1 million. The year over year reduction is primarily related to restructuring charges of $4.0 million, and $3.8 million in acquisition and integration related costs.

William G. Barker, III, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, stated, “Although we face ongoing challenges in the global public spending sector, we had continued strong performance in our industrial businesses, we made further progress on integrating our FSTech businesses, and we generated a strong $20 million of cash flow from continuing operations in the third quarter.”

Mr. Barker continued, “Orders for our core Industrial safety products, Jetstream waterblasters, and Guzzler vacuum trucks increased by double-digits for both the quarter and year to date. Our FSTech businesses generated $27 million of revenue in the third quarter, and we are continuing to aggressively pursue a full pipeline of Intelligent Transportation revenue opportunities, in both domestic and international markets. Total orders for the Company increased 11% versus last year, with orders excluding acquisitions increasing 6%.”

The Company recorded net income of $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2010 compared to $4.4 million in the same prior year period. Year to date, the net loss was $1.6 million for 2010 compared to net income of $0.4 million in 2009. Net income decreased $1.9 million for the third quarter primarily due to higher amortization expense from the newly acquired businesses of Sirit and VESystems, and an increase in legal expenses associated with the Company’s hearing loss litigation. The year to date net loss was primarily due to an increase in costs associated with hearing loss litigations and the Company’s sale of the Riverchase business.

The Company has provided information regarding EBITDA from continuing operations, a non-GAAP financial measure, on a consolidated basis and by segment, below. For purposes of this presentation, consolidated EBITDA from continuing operations is defined as net income, plus loss from discontinued operations and disposal, interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), and depreciation and amortization. On the segment level, EBITDA from continuing operations is defined as operating income plus depreciation and amortization plus or minus other income (expense). The Company believes that these measurements will be meaningful to investors to show the Company’s consolidated operating performance on an ongoing basis, unaffected by differences in capital structure, capital investments and ages of related assets. In addition, on the segment level, we believe EBITDA provides investors with a better understanding of cash contribution by segment. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are contained in Schedule I to this news release.

GROUP RESULTS

Safety and Security Systems

The following table summarizes the Safety and Security Systems Group’s operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:


                      Three months ended September
                                   30,
                     -----------------------------
    ($ in
     millions)          2010       2009    Change
                        ----       ----    ------
    Orders             $48.3      $52.4      $(4.1)
    Net revenue         51.0       54.2       (3.2)
    Operating
     income              5.7        5.2        0.5
    Operating
     margin             11.2%       9.6%       1.6%
    Depreciation
     and
     amortization       $0.9       $1.0       (0.1)
    EBITDA              $6.7       $6.2        0.5


                       Nine months ended September
                                   30,
                      ----------------------------
    ($ in
     millions)          2010       2009    Change
                        ----       ----    ------
    Orders            $163.4     $162.3       $1.1
    Net revenue        160.5      168.1       (7.6)
    Operating
     income             16.0       16.6       (0.6)
    Operating
     margin             10.0%       9.9%       0.1%
    Depreciation
     and
     amortization       $2.8       $2.8          -
    EBITDA             $18.6      $19.6       (1.0)

  • Orders decreased $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period. U.S. orders decreased $3.4 million due to lower municipal spending in the police, fire and outdoor warning markets, partially offset by stronger industrial demand of $2.2 million. Non-U.S. orders decreased $2.9 million as strong demand for industrial and outdoor warnings systems were offset by weak demand in the police and fire markets and an unfavorable currency impact. Orders increased slightly, by $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period. U.S. orders decreased $3.1 million, as strong industrial demand was offset with lower municipal spending in the police, fire and outdoor warning markets. Non-U.S. orders increased $4.2 million, driven primarily by a strong industrial demand and a large European police order.
  • Net revenues decreased $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period primarily due to soft municipal demand for fire and police products and an unfavorable currency impact of $0.9 million, partially offset by strong industrial demand. Net revenues decreased $7.6 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period as a result of weak municipal demand and an unfavorable currency impact of $0.9 million, partially offset by strong industrial demand.
  • Operating income increased $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period as a result of cost reduction activities. Operating income decreased $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period due to lower volumes and restructuring charges partially offset by cost reduction activities.

Fire Rescue

The following table summarizes the Fire Rescue Group’s operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:


                               Three months ended September
                                            30,
                              -----------------------------
    ($ in millions)              2010       2009    Change
                                 ----       ----    ------
    Orders                      $21.1      $26.2      $(5.1)
    Net revenue                  20.3       27.4       (7.1)
    Operating income              1.4        2.3       (0.9)
    Operating margin              6.9%       8.4%     (1.5%)
    Depreciation and
     amortization                $0.5       $0.5         $-
    EBITDA                       $2.2       $2.9      $(0.7)


                                Nine months ended September
                                            30,
                              ----------------------------
    ($ in millions)              2010       2009    Change
                                 ----       ----    ------
    Orders                      $72.7      $68.2       $4.5
    Net revenue                  74.8      101.4      (26.6)
    Operating income              5.1        9.5       (4.4)
    Operating margin              6.8%       9.4%     (2.6%)
    Depreciation and
     amortization                $1.6       $1.3       $0.3
    EBITDA                       $6.8      $10.8      $(4.0)

  • Orders decreased $5.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period. The decrease is due to lower European municipal and government spending, continued weakness in the fire-lift market and an unfavorable currency impact of $2.1 million. Orders increased $4.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period primarily as result of strong demand for the fire-lift product in Asia offset in part by an unfavorable currency impact of $2.8 million.
  • Net revenues decreased $7.1 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period as a result of lower volumes in all markets and an unfavorable currency impact of $1.0 million. Net revenues decreased $26.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period as a result of lower volumes in all markets, weak backlog and an unfavorable currency impact of $2.3 million.
  • Operating income decreased by $0.9 million and $4.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively, compared to the respective prior year periods due to lower volumes. Operating margin decreased by 1.5% and 2.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year periods due to lower revenue volumes and an unfavorable currency impact partially offset by cost reduction activities.

Environmental Solutions

The following table summarizes the Environmental Solutions Group’s operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:


                           Three months ended
                           September 30,
                           ------------------
    ($ in millions)         2010      2009    Change
                            ----      ----    ------
    Orders                 $79.7     $60.8       $18.9
    Net revenue             83.5      65.4        18.1
    Operating income         4.7       2.7         2.0
    Operating margin         5.6%      4.1%        1.5%
    Depreciation and
     amortization           $1.2      $1.1        $0.1
    EBITDA                  $5.8      $4.1        $1.7


                                  Nine months ended
                                    September 30,
                                    -----------------
    ($ in millions)           2010       2009    Change
                              ----       ----    ------
    Orders                  $244.4     $191.9      $52.5
    Net revenue              238.3      230.7        7.6
    Operating income          15.6       11.9        3.7
    Operating margin           6.5%       5.2%       1.3%
    Depreciation and
     amortization             $3.5       $3.3       $0.2
    EBITDA                   $18.6      $14.1       $4.5

  • Orders increased $18.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period. U.S. orders increased $21.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period due to an increase of $23.4 million in the industrial market, and favorable pricing and product mix, partially offset by continued weakness in the municipal and government markets. Non-U.S. orders for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period decreased $3.0 million. Orders increased $52.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period. U.S. orders increased $49.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period due to an increase of $40.3 million and $8.8 million, respectively, in the industrial and municipal markets. Non-U.S. orders increased $3.4 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period as a result of continuing efforts toward global expansion.
  • Net revenues increased $18.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period. As a result of increased demand for products, both domestically and internationally coupled with favorable product mix and pricing. Net revenues increased $7.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period as a result of an increased demand for products globally as well as favorable product mix and pricing.
  • Operating income increased $2.0 million and $3.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively, compared to the respective prior year periods due to higher gross margins resulting from increased volumes, favorable product mix and pricing. Operating margin increased 1.5% and 1.3% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year periods.

Federal Signal Technologies

The following table summarizes the Federal Signal Technology Group’s operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:


                                     Three months ended
                                        September 30,
                                       ------------------
    ($ in millions)               2010      2009    Change
                                  ----      ----    ------
    Orders                       $21.2     $14.4        $6.8
    Net revenue                   27.2      15.2        12.0
    Operating (loss) income       (1.1)      1.1        (2.2)
    Operating margin             (4.0%)      7.2%     (11.2%)
    Depreciation and
     amortization                 $2.2      $1.1        $1.1
    EBITDA                        $1.2      $2.2       $(1.0)


                                     Nine months ended
                                       September 30,
                                       -----------------
    ($ in millions)             2010       2009    Change
                                ----       ----    ------
    Orders                     $75.8      $42.6      $33.2
    Net revenue                 73.6       44.9       28.7
    Operating (loss) income     (3.6)       2.9       (6.5)
    Operating margin           (4.9%)       6.5%    (11.4%)
    Depreciation and
     amortization               $6.3       $3.3       $3.0
    EBITDA                      $2.6       $5.8      $(3.2)

  • Orders increased $6.8 million to $21.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period. U.S. orders increased $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period as a result of orders attributed to the newly acquired businesses, Sirit and VESystems, partially offset by a decrease in both ALPR cameras and parking systems. Non-U.S. orders increased $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period as a result of increased Europe and Asia Pacific order activity. Orders increased $33.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period. U.S. orders increased $26.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period due to orders from the newly acquired businesses of Sirit, VESystems and Diamond of $15.8 million, and increases in parking systems and ALPR cameras of $9.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively. Non-U.S. orders increased $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period as the result of increased activity in Europe and Asia Pacific.
  • Net revenues increased $12.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period due to revenues from the newly acquired businesses of Sirit, VESystems and Diamond of $10.7 million and an increase in ALPR cameras. Net revenues increased $28.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the respective prior year period primarily due to the newly acquired businesses of Sirit, VESystems and Diamond of $26.1 million and increased ALPR cameras.
  • Operating loss was $1.1 million and $3.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively compared to operating income of $1.1 million and $2.9 million for the respective prior year periods. The decrease in operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 was a result of higher amortization costs, facility consolidation costs, higher research and development costs, and deferred retention expense related to acquisitions.

CORPORATE EXPENSES

  • Corporate expenses were $5.2 million and $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase was due to $1.0 million in legal expenses associated with the hearing loss litigation.
  • Corporate expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 were $23.5 million and $20.9 million for the comparable period in 2009. The increase was due to $2.1 million in legal expenses associated with the hearing loss litigation and $3.8 million in acquisition and integration related costs associated with Sirit and VESystems, offset by lower costs of $2.7 million associated with a proxy contest initiated by an activist shareholder in 2009.

CONFERENCE CALL

Federal Signal will host its third quarter conference call on Wednesday, November 3(rd), 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will last approximately one hour. The call may be accessed over the internet through Federal Signal’s website at http://www.federalsignal.com. A replay will be available on Federal Signal’s website shortly after the call.

About Federal Signal

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) enhances the safety, security and well-being of communities and workplaces around the world. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and institutional customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates four groups: Safety and Security Systems, Environmental Solutions, Federal Signal Technologies, and Fire Rescue. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: http://www.federalsignal.com.

This release contains unaudited financial information and various forward-looking statements as of the date hereof and we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements regardless of new developments or otherwise. Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those stated. Such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: economic conditions in various regions, product and price competition, supplier and raw material prices, foreign currency exchange rate changes, interest rate changes, increased legal expenses and litigation results, legal and regulatory developments and other risks and uncertainties described in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

     FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
     -------------------------------------------
     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
     -----------------------------------------------------------

                                                  Three months ended September
                                                              30,
                                                -----------------------------
    (in millions,  except per share
     data)                                               2010            2009
                                                         ----            ----
    Net revenue                                        $182.0          $162.2
    Costs and expenses
        Cost of sales                                   136.3           121.9
        Selling, general and
         administrative                                  40.0            32.8
        Acquisition and integration
         related costs                                    0.1               -
        Restructuring charges                             0.1             0.4
                                                          ---             ---
    Operating income                                      5.5             7.1
    Interest expense                                      2.2             2.6
    Other income (expense), net                           0.5             0.7
                                                          ---             ---
    Income before income taxes                            3.8             5.2
    Income tax (expense) benefit                         (0.8)           (0.8)
                                                         ----            ----
    Income from continuing operations                     3.0             4.4
    Loss from discontinued operations
     and disposal, net of income tax
     benefit (expense) of $1.7,
     ($0.2), $2.9, and ($0.8),
     respectively                                        (0.5)              -
                                                         ----             ---
    Net income (loss)                                    $2.5            $4.4
                                                         ====            ====
    COMMON STOCK DATA:
    Basic and diluted earnings (loss)
     per share:
      Earnings from continuing
       operations                                       $0.05           $0.09
      Loss from discontinued operations
       and disposal                                     (0.01)              -
                                                        -----             ---
      Earnings (loss) per share                         $0.04           $0.09
                                                        =====           =====
    Weighted average common shares
     outstanding:
      Basic                                              62.2            48.0
      Diluted                                            62.3            48.0
    Cash dividends per share of common
     stock                                              $0.06           $0.06


                                                         Nine months ended
                                                            September 30,
                                                         -----------------
    (in millions,  except per share data)                 2010           2009
                                                          ----           ----
    Net revenue                                         $547.2         $545.1
    Costs and expenses
        Cost of sales                                    406.4          406.5
        Selling, general and administrative              123.4          118.2
        Acquisition and integration related costs          3.8              -
        Restructuring charges                              4.0            0.4
                                                           ---            ---
    Operating income                                       9.6           20.0
    Interest expense                                       8.3            8.8
    Other income (expense), net                           (0.9)          (0.3)
                                                          ----           ----
    Income before income taxes                             0.4           10.9
    Income tax (expense) benefit                           1.1           (1.7)
                                                           ---           ----
    Income from continuing operations                      1.5            9.2
    Loss from discontinued operations and
     disposal, net of income tax benefit
     (expense) of $1.7, ($0.2), $2.9, and
     ($0.8), respectively                                 (3.1)          (8.8)
                                                          ----           ----
    Net income (loss)                                    $(1.6)          $0.4
                                                         =====           ====
    COMMON STOCK DATA:
    Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per
     share:
      Earnings from continuing operations                $0.03          $0.19
      Loss from discontinued operations and
       disposal                                          (0.06)         (0.18)
                                                         -----          -----
      Earnings (loss) per share                         $(0.03)         $0.01
                                                        ======          =====
    Weighted average common shares
     outstanding:
      Basic                                               56.1           48.5
      Diluted                                             56.2           48.5
    Cash dividends per share of common stock             $0.18          $0.18

    FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
    -------------------------------------------------

                                            September 30,   December 31,
    ( in millions, except per share
     data)                                            2010           2009
                                                      ----           ----
    ASSETS
      Current assets
        Cash and cash equivalents                    $16.0          $21.1
        Accounts receivable, net of
         allowances for doubtful accounts
         of $2.3 and $2.5, respectively              115.5          119.8
        Inventories, net                             124.0          111.5
        Other current assets                          25.6           26.0
                                                      ----           ----
       Total current assets                          281.1          278.4
      Properties and equipment, net                   65.8           65.5
      Other assets
        Goodwill                                     380.3          319.6
        Intangible assets, net of
         accumulated amortization                     97.6           50.5
        Deferred tax assets                           16.6           17.5
        Deferred charges and other assets              3.7            1.7
                                                       ---            ---
      Total assets of continuing
       operations                                    845.1          733.2
      Assets of discontinued operations               10.2           12.2
                                                      ----           ----
    Total assets                                    $855.3         $745.4
                                                    ======         ======
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
     EQUITY
      Current liabilities
        Short-term borrowings                         $1.4             $-
        Current portion of long-term
         borrowings and capital lease
         obligations                                   9.8           41.9
        Accounts payable                              53.4           45.2
        Customer deposits                             12.1           10.4
        Accrued liabilities
         Compensation and withholding taxes           20.8           20.8
         Other                                        50.1           48.4
                                                      ----           ----
      Total current liabilities                      147.6          166.7
      Long-term borrowings and capital
       lease obligations, less current
       portion                                       218.1          159.7
      Long-term pension liabilities                   38.2           39.6
      Deferred gain                                   22.8           24.2
      Other long-term liabilities                     11.8           12.2
                                                      ----           ----
      Total liabilities of continuing
       operations                                    438.5          402.4
      Liabilities of discontinued
       operations                                     13.6           14.3
                                                      ----           ----
    Total liabilities                                452.1          416.7
    Shareholders' equity
      Common stock, $1 par value per
       share, 90.0 million shares
       authorized, 63.1 million and 49.6
       million shares issued,
       respectively                                   63.1           49.6
      Capital in excess of par value                 165.2           93.8
      Retained earnings                              228.4          240.4
      Treasury stock, 0.9 million and 0.8
       million shares at cost,
       respectively                                  (15.8)         (15.8)
      Accumulated other comprehensive
       loss                                          (37.7)         (39.3)
                                                     -----          -----
    Total shareholders' equity                       403.2          328.7
                                                     -----          -----
    Total liabilities and shareholders'
     equity                                         $855.3         $745.4
                                                    ======         ======

    FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    -------------------------------------------
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
    -----------------------------------------------------------

                                                      Nine months ended
                                                      September 30,
                                                      -----------------
    ($ in millions)                                          2010        2009
                                                             ----        ----
    Operating activities:
      Net (loss) income                                     $(1.6)       $0.4
      Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income
       to net cash provided by operating
       activities:
        Loss on discontinued operations and disposal          3.1         8.8
        Depreciation and amortization                        14.8        11.3
        Stock-based compensation expense                      2.9         3.3
        Pension contributions                                (0.8)       (0.5)
      Changes in other assets and liabilities,
       exclusive of the effects of businesses
        acquired and disposed:                               (5.3)       16.2
                                                             ----        ----
         Net cash provided by continuing operating
          activities                                         13.1        39.5
         Net cash (used for) provided by discontinued
          operating activities                               (0.5)        0.5
                                                             ----         ---
         Net cash provided by operating activities           12.6        40.0
    Investing activities:
      Purchases of properties and equipment                 (10.4)      (11.8)
      Proceeds from sales of properties, plant and
       equipment                                              1.8         1.2
      Payments for acquisitions, net of cash
       acquired                                             (97.3)          -
      Other, net                                                -        10.0
                                                              ---        ----
         Net cash used for by continuing investing
          activities                                       (105.9)       (0.6)
         Net cash provided by discontinued investing
          activities                                          0.2        14.1
                                                              ---        ----
         Net cash (used for) provided by investing
          activities                                       (105.7)       13.5
    Financing activities:
      Increase in debt outstanding under revolving
       credit facilities                                     82.5        33.8
      Proceeds on short-term borrowings                      18.2         3.2
      Payments on short-term borrowings                     (17.2)          -
      Payments on long-term borrowings                      (56.7)      (78.1)
      Cash dividends paid to shareholders                   (10.4)       (8.7)
      Proceeds from equity offering, net of fees             71.2           -
      Other, net                                              1.1         0.2
                                                              ---         ---
         Net cash provided by (used for) continuing
          financing activities                               88.7       (49.6)
         Net cash used for discontinued financing
          activities                                         (0.7)       (7.1)
                                                             ----        ----
         Net cash provided by (used for) financing
          activities                                         88.0       (56.7)
    Effects of foreign exchange rate changes on
     cash and cash equivalents                                  -         0.9
                                                              ---         ---
    Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                    (5.1)       (2.3)
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
     period                                                  21.1        23.4
                                                             ----        ----
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period              $16.0       $21.1
                                                            =====       =====

Schedule I

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

In this news release, Federal Signal uses non-GAAP financial measures. For purposes of SEC Regulation G, a “non-GAAP financial measure” is a numerical measure of a registrant’s historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of operations, balance sheet or statement of cash flows of the issuer; or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. Operating and statistical measures and certain ratios and other statistical measures are not non-GAAP financial measures. GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

The Company has provided information regarding EBITDA from continuing operations, a non-GAAP financial measure, on a consolidated basis and by segment, below. For purposes of this presentation, consolidated EBITDA from continuing operations is defined as net income, plus loss from discontinued operations and disposal, interest expense, income tax provision, and depreciation and amortization. On the segment level, EBITDA from continuing operations is defined as operating income plus depreciation and amortization plus or minus other income (expense). The Company believes that these measurements will be meaningful to investors to show the Company’s consolidated operating performance on an ongoing basis, unaffected by differences in capital structure, capital investments and ages of related assets. In addition, on the segment level, we believe EBITDA provides investors with a better understanding of cash contribution by segment. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are contained in Schedule I to this news release.

    EBITDA from Continuing Operations -Consolidated Basis

                              Three months ended       Nine months ended
                               September 30,            September  30,
                              ------------------       -----------------
    (in millions)                    2010         2009     2010           2009
                                     ----         ----     ----           ----

    Net income (loss)                 2.5          4.4     (1.6)           0.4
    Loss from discontinued
     operations and disposal,
     net of tax                       0.5            -      3.1            8.8
    Interest expense                  2.2          2.6      8.3            8.8
    Income tax expense
     (benefit)                        0.8          0.8     (1.1)           1.7
    Depreciation and
     amortization                     5.0          3.9     14.8           11.3
                                      ---          ---     ----           ----
    Total EBITDA                    $11.0        $11.7    $23.5          $31.0
                                    =====        =====    =====          =====

    EBITDA from Continuing Operations - Segment Basis

                         Three months ended      Nine months ended
                          September  30,          September  30,
                         ------------------      -----------------
    (in millions)               2010        2009     2010         2009
                                ----        ----     ----         ----
    Safety and Security
     Systems Group:
      Operating income          $5.7        $5.2    $16.0        $16.6
      Other income
       (expense)                 0.1           -  (  0.2)          0.2
      Depreciation and
       amortization              0.9         1.0      2.8          2.8
                                 ---         ---      ---          ---
      EBITDA                     6.7         6.2     18.6         19.6
    Fire Rescue Group:
      Operating income          $1.4        $2.3     $5.1         $9.5
      Other income               0.3         0.1      0.1            -
      Depreciation and
       amortization              0.5         0.5      1.6          1.3
                                 ---         ---      ---          ---
      EBITDA                     2.2         2.9      6.8         10.8
    Environmental
     Solutions Group:
      Operating income          $4.7        $2.7    $15.6        $11.9
      Other income
       (expense)                (0.1)        0.3     (0.6)        (1.1)
      Depreciation and
       amortization              1.2         1.1      3.5          3.3
                                 ---         ---      ---          ---
      EBITDA                     5.8         4.1     18.6         14.1
    Federal Signal
     Technologies Group:
      Operating (loss)
       income                  $(1.1)       $1.1    $(3.6)        $2.9
      Other income
       (expense)                 0.1           -     (0.1)        (0.4)
      Depreciation and
       amortization              2.2         1.1      6.3          3.3
                                 ---         ---      ---          ---
      EBITDA                     1.2         2.2      2.6          5.8

SOURCE Federal Signal Corporation


Source: newswire