Allegheny Technologies Announces Fourth Quarter 2004 Results

Allegheny Technologies Announces Fourth Quarter 2004 Results

    Business Editors

    PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2005--Allegheny Technologies (NYSE:ATI)

    Fourth Quarter 2004

--	Sales of $778 million increased 61% compared to the fourth quarter 2003
--	Operating profit improved to $75.1 million as a result of improved performance across all business segments
--	Net income of $35.0 million, or $0.35 per share

    Full-Year 2004

    -- Sales increased 41% to $2.7 billion compared to 2003

    -- Net income improved to $19.8 million, or $0.22 per share

    -- Gross cost reductions totaled $142 million, significantly
    exceeding $104 million plan

    Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:ATI) reported net income of $35.0 million, or $0.35 per share, on sales of $778.1 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004. Results included a LIFO (last-in, first-out) inventory valuation reserve charge of $29.5 million, primarily due to continued increases in raw material costs. Retirement benefit expense was $25.0 million in the quarter.
    In the fourth quarter 2003, ATI reported a net loss of $232.7 million, or $(2.89) per share, on sales of $484.4 million. Results included net non-recurring special charges of $198.3 million, or $(2.46) per share. Fourth quarter 2003 results also included a LIFO inventory valuation reserve charge of $14.2 million and retirement benefit expense of $32.7 million.
    Net income for the full-year 2004 was $19.8 million, or $0.22 per share, on sales of $2.7 billion. Results for 2004 included a LIFO inventory valuation reserve charge of $112.2 million, retirement benefit expense of $119.8 million, and a $40.4 million, or $0.48 per share, special gain related to actions taken to control certain retiree medical costs, net of costs related to the new ATI Allegheny Ludlum labor agreement and the June 2004 J&L asset acquisition.
    For the full-year 2003, results were a net loss of $314.6 million, or $(3.89) per share, on sales of $1.9 billion. Results for 2003 included net special charges of $201.3 million, or $(2.49) per share, a $1.3 million, or $(0.02) per share, charge for the cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, a LIFO inventory valuation reserve charge of $37.0 million, and retirement benefit expense of $134.4 million.
    "ATI's results are an outcome of our strategy to transition ATI to profitability and position the Company for long-term success," said Pat Hassey, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegheny Technologies. "Revenues significantly increased in each of our segments as a result of improved demand from most markets, pricing actions, and higher raw material surcharges. Compared to last year, sales increased 61% to $778 million in the fourth quarter 2004 and increased by 41% to $2.7 billion for the full-year 2004. Importantly, ATI was profitable for the full-year 2004, and the fourth quarter net income of $0.35 per share demonstrated the results of our revenue growth, strategic investments and cost reductions.
    "Flat-Rolled Products segment fourth quarter results were aided by the recovery in the U.S. stainless steel market, pricing actions, and the successful integration of our recently acquired stainless steel assets. Continuing operating efficiencies and cost reductions were both enhanced by our new progressive labor agreement in our stainless steel business. A key 2004 strategy for ATI was to 'fix' our stainless steel business. We believe our stainless steel business is now positioned for long-term profitable growth and cash generation.
    "Fourth quarter results in our High Performance Metals segment were very good as a result of improved demand from commercial aerospace, higher selling prices, and operating efficiencies from our recently expanded Richburg, SC rolling mill. In addition, our exotic alloys business performed well due to continued strong demand, improved product mix, and continuing operating efficiencies and cost reductions. Segment operating margins reached nearly 19% of sales.
    "In our Engineered Products segment, fourth quarter results improved as a result of strong demand from several key markets, higher selling prices, and the benefits from cost reductions.
    "We continue to be optimistic about 2005. While 2004 was a period of transition and transformation for ATI, we expect 2005 to be a year of revenue growth and accelerating profitability. Most of our end markets remain strong. Sales are expected to grow due to the full year impact of significantly improved prices and higher volumes. Overall, we expect base-prices to be higher in 2005 than in 2004 for approximately 95% of this year's shipments in our Flat-Rolled Products and High Performance Metals segments. Our High Performance Metals segment unfilled orders increased by approximately $100 million at the end of 2004 compared to year-end 2003. We remain encouraged by the aerospace market build forecasts in terms of both the number and size of aircraft as well as increased high performance metal content," said Pat Hassey.
    "We expect a full year of benefits in 2005 from the strategic assets added in 2004, principally the stainless steel melt shop and finishing operations in Midland, PA and Louisville, OH acquired in June 2004, the upgraded Brackenridge, PA stainless steel melt shop completed in September 2004, and the expanded high performance metals long-products rolling mill in Richburg, SC, which began production in mid-2004.
    "We plan to continue to improve operating performance through the ATI Business System. We have established a 2005 cost reduction goal of approximately $100 million, before the effects of inflation, which includes certain synergies and cost reductions from the J&L asset acquisition and the new labor agreement in our stainless steel business. Finally, retirement benefit expense is projected to be approximately $33 million lower in 2005 than in 2004, primarily as a result of actions taken in 2004 to control retiree medical costs."

Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31 December 31 In Millions --------------------------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 --------- --------- --------- ---------

Sales $ 778.1 $ 484.4 $2,733.0 $1,937.4

Net income (loss) $ 35.0 $ (232.7) $ 19.8 $ (314.6)

Special gain (charge), net - $ (198.3) $ 40.4 $ (201.3)

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - - - $ (1.3)

Net income (loss) excluding special gain (charge) and before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 35.0 $ (34.4) $ (20.6) $ (112.0)

Per Diluted Share ---------------------------------------

Net income (loss) $ 0.35 $ (2.89) $ 0.22 $ (3.89)

Special gain (charge), net - $ (2.46) $ 0.48 $ (2.49)

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - - - $ (0.02)

Net income (loss) excluding special gain (charge) and before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 0.35 $ (0.43) $ (0.26) $ (1.38)

    Fourth Quarter 2004 Financial Highlights

--	Sales were $778.1 million, 61% higher than the fourth quarter 2003. Sales increased 75% in the Flat-Rolled Products segment, 52% in the High Performance Metals segment, and 22% in the Engineered Products segment.
--	Segment operating profit increased to $75.1 million as a result of improved performance across all of the business segments. Results included a LIFO inventory valuation reserve charge of $29.5 million, due primarily to a fourth quarter 2004 increase in raw materials costs, especially for molybdenum, iron scrap, and titanium scrap. For the same 2003 period, the LIFO inventory valuation reserve charge was $14.2 million.
--	Income before taxes was $35.0 million and included the previously discussed LIFO inventory valuation reserve charge of $29.5 million, net gains on sales of real estate and realization of other investments of $5.6 million, a favorable adjustment of $3.6 million related to the settlement of the Clean Water Act case, and income of $3.4 million from a payment received under the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000.
--	Retirement benefit expense was $25.0 million compared to $32.7 million last year, primarily as a result of actions taken in the second quarter 2004 to control retiree medical costs.
--	Cash flow from operations was $74.1 million for 2004, before a $50 million voluntary pension contribution made in the third quarter 2004, as improved operating results were offset by a $203.3 million investment in managed working capital.
--	Cash on-hand was $250.8 million at the end of 2004.
--	Cost reductions, before the effects of inflation, totaled $142 million company-wide for the year, which significantly exceeded our initial 2004 cost reduction plan of $104 million.

    Flat-Rolled Products Segment

    Market Conditions

    -- Demand continued to be strong from the residential
    construction and remodeling, and oil and gas markets, and from
    the transportation market, particularly Class 8 truck and
    trailer. Demand remained good from the automotive, chemical
    processing, and food equipment and appliance markets.

    Fourth quarter 2004 compared to fourth quarter 2003

    -- Sales increased 75% to $469.6 million primarily due to
    improved demand, higher base-selling prices, higher raw
    material surcharges, and higher shipments resulting from the
    Midland, PA and Louisville, OH facilities acquired in June
    2004. Total finished tons shipped increased by over 39,000
    tons, or 33%. Shipments of commodity products increased 33%
    and shipments of high-value products increased 32%. Average
    transaction prices, which include surcharges, were 31% higher.
    The average base-selling price, which excludes surcharges, for
    stainless steel cold-rolled sheet increased approximately 28%
    compared to the fourth quarter 2003.

    -- The segment had operating income of $25.8 million compared to
    an operating loss of $1.7 million last year. The benefits of
    increased volume, higher base-selling prices, additional
    surcharges, and cost reductions were partially offset by
    higher raw material costs, which resulted in a LIFO inventory
    valuation reserve charge of $24.5 million. The 2003 fourth
    quarter included a LIFO inventory valuation reserve charge of
    $6.7 million. In addition, operating results included the
    receipt of $3.4 million in the fourth quarter 2004, compared
    to $4.1 million in the fourth quarter 2003, under the
    Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000.

    -- Energy costs increased $1.2 million, net of $2.6 million in
    gains from natural gas derivatives.

    -- Results benefited from $26.2 million in cost reductions,
    before the effects of inflation.

    High Performance Metals Segment

    Market Conditions

    -- Demand for our high performance metals was strong from the
    commercial aerospace, biomedical, defense, and oil and gas
    markets. Our exotic alloys business continued to benefit from
    sustained high demand from government and medical markets, and
    from corrosion markets particularly in Asia.

    Fourth quarter 2004 compared to fourth quarter 2003

    -- Sales increased 52% to $230.4 million. Shipments were up 41%
    for titanium alloys, 6% for nickel-based and specialty steel
    alloys and 3% for exotic alloys. Average selling prices
    increased 28% for titanium alloys, 43% for nickel-based and
    specialty steel alloys, and 13% for exotic alloys.

    -- Operating profit increased to $43.0 million compared to an
    operating loss of $3.2 million in the 2003 fourth quarter as a
    result of increased shipments, higher selling prices, and the
    benefits from cost reductions. Changes in raw material costs,
    inventory levels and product mix resulted in a LIFO inventory
    valuation reserve charge of $3.6 million in 2004, compared to
    a $7.1 million charge in 2003.

    -- Results benefited from $9.8 million of cost reductions, before
    the effects of inflation.

    Engineered Products Segment

    Market Conditions

    -- Demand for tungsten products was strong from general
    manufacturing and the oil and gas and medical markets. Demand
    remained strong for forged products from the Class 8 truck,
    and construction and mining markets. Demand for cast products
    was strong from the transportation and wind energy markets.

    Fourth quarter 2004 compared to fourth quarter 2003

    -- Sales improved 22% to $78.1 million.

    -- Operating profit improved to $6.3 million compared to $1.6
    million last year due to higher sales volumes, improved
    pricing, and cost reductions, which offset higher raw material
    costs. The rise in raw material costs resulted in a LIFO
    inventory valuation reserve charge of $1.4 million in 2004
    compared to a $0.4 million charge in 2003.

    -- Results benefited from $2.1 million of cost reductions, before
    the effects of inflation.

    Retirement Benefit Expense

    -- Retirement benefit expense declined to $25.0 million in the
    fourth quarter 2004, compared to $32.7 million in the fourth
    quarter 2003, primarily as a result of actions taken in the
    second quarter 2004 to control retiree medical costs.

    -- For the fourth quarter 2004, retirement benefit expense
    included in cost of sales was $17.8 million, and in selling
    and administrative expenses was $7.2 million. For the fourth
    quarter 2003, retirement benefit expense included in cost of
    sales was $23.6 million, and in selling and administrative
    expenses was $9.1 million.

    -- ATI was not required to make cash contributions to its U.S.
    defined benefit pension plan for 2004. During the third
    quarter 2004, we made a $50 million voluntary cash
    contribution to this defined benefit pension plan to improve
    the plan's funded position. Based on current actuarial
    studies, ATI does not expect to be required to make cash
    contributions to its U.S. defined benefit pension plan during
    the next several years. However, we may elect, depending upon
    investment performance of the pension plan assets and other
    factors, to make additional cash contributions to this pension
    plan in the future.

    -- Retirement benefit expense is expected to decline to
    approximately $87 million for 2005 from $120 million for 2004.
    Pension expense is expected to decrease to approximately $63
    million for 2005 compared to $74 million in 2004 as actual
    returns on pension assets in 2004 were higher than expected,
    partially offset by a lower assumed discount rate to value
    pension benefit liabilities. Postretirement medical expense
    for 2005, which is expected to be approximately $24 million
    compared to $46 million for 2004, will continue to benefit
    from the actions taken in the second quarter 2004 to control
    retiree medical costs. This will be partially offset by a
    lower assumed discount rate to value plan liabilities.

    2003 Net Special Charges

    -- Results for the fourth quarter 2003 included net special
    charges of $198.3 million after-tax, or $(2.46) per share.
    Special charges included a $138.5 million non-cash charge to
    establish a valuation allowance for a majority of ATI's net
    deferred tax assets, as prescribed by Statement of Financial
    Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes."
    The 2003 fourth quarter also included pretax charges of $47.5
    million for impairment of long-lived assets of the Flat-Rolled
    Products segment, $9.9 million for workforce reductions across
    all business segments and the corporate office, $3.8 million
    for facility closure charges including the present-valued
    lease termination costs at the corporate office, and $34.7
    million for closed company and other charges, including $22.5
    million for litigation expense.

    Other Expenses

    -- Corporate expenses for the fourth quarter 2004 were $13.0
    million compared to $6.3 million in the year-ago period. This
    increase is primarily due to expenses associated with cash and
    equity-based incentive compensation programs, and costs of
    complying with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, which more than
    offset savings associated with reductions in staffing and
    other efforts to control costs.

    -- Excluding the effects of retirement benefit expense and an
    increase of $4.2 million in non-cash stock-based compensation
    expense compared to the prior year quarter, selling and
    administrative expenses as a percentage of sales declined to
    6.3% in the 2004 fourth quarter from 9.6% in the same period
    of 2003.

    -- Fourth quarter 2004 interest expense, net of interest income,
    increased to $10.2 million from $7.8 million in the year-ago
    period primarily related to interest associated with the
    financing of the June 2004 J&L asset acquisition and higher
    short-term interest rates. In addition, in the third quarter
    2004, we terminated the "receive fixed, pay floating" interest
    rate swaps.

    -- Other expenses net of gains on asset sales for the fourth
    quarter 2004 includes gains on sales of real estate and
    realization of other investments of $5.6 million, and a
    favorable adjustment of $3.6 million related to the settlement
    of the Clean Water Act case.

    Income Taxes

    -- No income tax provision or benefit was recognized for 2004. We
    recorded a valuation allowance in the 2003 fourth quarter for
    a major portion of our deferred tax assets in accordance with
    SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes". Future tax
    provisions or benefits will be recognized when taxable income
    exceeds net operating tax loss carry-forwards resulting in
    cash tax payments, or when tax losses, if any, are recoverable
    as cash refunds. Our current estimated net operating tax loss
    carry-forward at December 31, 2004, is approximately $140
    million, which equates to a U. S. Federal tax benefit of
    approximately $49 million. This carry-forward is available to
    offset any taxable income in 2005 before U.S. Federal income
    tax cash payments would be required.

    Cash Flow, Working Capital and Debt

    -- Cash on hand was $250.8 million at December 31, 2004.

    -- Cash flow provided by operations for 2004 was $24.1 million as
    a result of significantly improved operating results for 2004
    and the receipt of a $7.2 million Federal income tax refund
    pertaining to 2003. This was more than offset by a $203.3
    million investment in managed working capital, and a $50
    million voluntary contribution to our U.S. defined benefit
    pension plan.

    -- The investment in managed working capital resulted from a
    $75.8 million increase in accounts receivable, which reflects
    the significantly higher level of sales in the fourth quarter
    2004 compared to the fourth quarter 2003, and a $210.2 million
    increase in inventory mostly as a result of higher raw
    material costs and increased business volumes, partially
    offset by a $82.7 million increase in accounts payable. Most
    of the increase in raw material costs is expected to be
    recovered through surcharge and index pricing mechanisms.

    -- At December 31, 2004, managed working capital improved to
    29.5% of annualized sales compared to 30.7% of annualized
    sales at year-end 2003. We define managed working capital as
    accounts receivable and gross inventories less accounts
    payable.

    -- Cash used in investing activities was $54.6 million in 2004
    and consisted primarily of $49.9 million of capital
    expenditures, offset by $6.6 million of proceeds from the
    disposal and realization of certain assets. Cash used in
    investing activities also included $7.5 million for the J&L
    asset acquisition. Looking ahead to 2005, capital expenditures
    are expected to be in the range of $85 to $100 million.

    -- Cash provided by financing activities was $201.7 million in
    2004, and included net proceeds of $229.7 million from the
    sale of common stock in the third quarter 2004, $1.5 million
    received on the termination of interest rate swap
    arrangements, and $7.6 million of proceeds received from the
    exercise of stock options, offset by a decrease in net
    borrowings of $15.9 million, and payment of dividends of $21.2
    million.

    -- Net debt to total capitalization ratio improved to 43.8% at
    December 31, 2004 from 72.1% at the end of 2003.

    -- There were no borrowings outstanding during 2004 under ATI's
    $325 million secured domestic borrowing facility, although a
    portion of the letters of credit capacity was utilized.

    New Accounting Pronouncement Adopted in 2003

    The adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations" ("SFAS 143") resulted in an after-tax charge of $1.3 million, or $(0.02) per share in the 2003 first quarter. This charge is reported as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle.
    Allegheny Technologies will conduct a conference call with investors and analysts on January 31, 2005, at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the financial results. The conference call will be broadcast live on www.alleghenytechnologies.com. To access the broadcast, click on "Conference Call". In addition, the conference call will be available through the CCBN website, located at www.ccbn.com.
    This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain statements in this news release relate to future events and expectations and, as such, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "would," "should," "will," "will likely result," "forecast," "outlook," "projects," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which we are unable to predict or control, that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to materially differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include: (a) material adverse changes in economic or industry conditions generally, including global supply and demand conditions and prices for our specialty materials; (b) material adverse changes in the markets we serve, including the commercial aerospace, construction and mining, automotive, electrical energy, chemical process industry/oil and gas, and other markets; (c) our inability to achieve the level of cost savings, productivity improvements, synergies, growth or other benefits anticipated by management, including those anticipated from the integration of acquired businesses, whether due to significant increases in energy, raw materials or employee benefits costs or other factors; (d) volatility of prices and availability of supply of the raw materials that are critical to the manufacture of our products; (e) declines in the value of our defined benefit pension plan assets or unfavorable changes in laws or regulations that govern pension plan funding; (f) significant legal proceedings or investigations adverse to us; and (g) the other risk factors summarized in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2004, June 30, 2004, and September 30, 2004 and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We assume no duty to update our forward-looking statements.
    Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:ATI) is one of the largest and most diversified specialty materials producers in the world, with revenues of approximately $2.7 billion during 2004. The Company has approximately 9,000 full time employees world-wide and its talented people use innovative technologies to offer growing global markets a wide range of specialty materials. High-value products include nickel-based and cobalt-based alloys and superalloys, titanium and titanium alloys, specialty steels, super stainless steel, exotic alloys, which include zirconium, hafnium and niobium, tungsten materials, and highly engineered strip and Precision Rolled Strip(R) products. In addition, we produce commodity specialty materials such as stainless steel sheet and plate, silicon and tool steels, and forgings and castings. The Allegheny Technologies website can be found at www.alleghenytechnologies.com.

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Operations (Quarterly periods unaudited - Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31 December 31 ------------------- ------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 --------- --------- --------- ---------

Sales $ 778.1 $ 484.4 $2,733.0 $1,937.4 Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 673.1 474.2 2,488.1 1,873.6 Selling and administrative expenses 65.0 87.4 233.3 248.8 Curtailment (gain), net of restructuring costs - 61.2 (40.4) 62.4 --------- --------- --------- --------- Income (loss) before interest, other income (expense) and income taxes 40.0 (138.4) 52.0 (247.4) Interest expense, net (10.2) (7.8) (35.5) (27.7) Other income (expense), net 5.2 (4.9) 3.3 (5.1) --------- --------- --------- --------- Income (loss) before income tax provision and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 35.0 (151.1) 19.8 (280.2) Income tax provision (a) - 81.6 - 33.1 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net income (loss) before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 35.0 (232.7) 19.8 (313.3) Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - - - (1.3) --------- --------- --------- ---------

Net income (loss) $ 35.0 $ (232.7) $ 19.8 $ (314.6) ========= ========= ========= =========

Basic net income (loss) per common share before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 0.37 $ (2.89) $ 0.23 $ (3.87)

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - - - (0.02) --------- --------- --------- ---------

Basic net income (loss) per common share $ 0.37 $ (2.89) $ 0.23 $ (3.89) ========= ========= ========= =========

Diluted net income (loss) per common share before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle $ 0.35 $ (2.89) $ 0.22 $ (3.87)

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - - - (0.02) --------- --------- --------- ---------

Diluted net income (loss) per common share $ 0.35 $ (2.89) $ 0.22 $ (3.89) ========= ========= ========= =========

Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic (millions) 94.9 80.6 86.6 80.8

Weighted average common shares outstanding -- diluted (millions) 99.2 80.6 90.5 80.8

Actual common shares outstanding -- end of period (millions) 95.8 80.7 95.8 80.7

(a) 2003 periods include a $138.5 million non-cash charge to establish a valuation allowance for a majority of ATI's net deferred tax assets

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries Sales and Operating Profit (Loss) by Business Segment (Quarterly periods unaudited - Dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31 December 31 ------------------- ------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 --------- --------- --------- --------- Sales: Flat-Rolled Products $ 469.6 $ 268.6 $1,643.9 $1,043.5 High Performance Metals 230.4 151.6 794.1 641.7 Engineered Products 78.1 64.2 295.0 252.2 --------- --------- --------- ---------

Total External Sales $ 778.1 $ 484.4 $2,733.0 $1,937.4 ========= ========= ========= =========

Operating Profit (Loss):

Flat-Rolled Products $ 25.8 $ (1.7) $ 61.5 $ (14.1) % of Sales 5.5% -0.6% 3.7% -1.4%

High Performance Metals 43.0 (3.2) 84.8 26.2 % of Sales 18.7% -2.1% 10.7% 4.1%

Engineered Products 6.3 1.6 20.8 7.8 % of Sales 8.1% 2.5% 7.1% 3.1% --------- --------- --------- ---------

Operating Profit (Loss) 75.1 (3.3) 167.1 19.9

% of Sales 9.7% -0.7% 6.1% 1.0%

Corporate expenses (13.0) (6.3) (34.9) (20.5)

Interest expense, net (10.2) (7.8) (35.5) (27.7)

--------- --------- --------- --------- Subtotal 51.9 (17.4) 96.7 (28.3)

Curtailment gain, net of restructuring costs - - 40.4 -

Management transition and restructuring costs - (61.2) - (69.8)

Other expense, net of gains on asset sales 8.1 (39.8) 2.5 (47.7)

Retirement benefit expense (25.0) (32.7) (119.8) (134.4) --------- --------- --------- ---------

Income (loss) before income taxes $ 35.0 $ (151.1) $ 19.8 $ (280.2) ========= ========= ========= =========

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets (Dollars in millions)

December 31, December 31, 2004 2003 ------------- ------------- ASSETS

Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 250.8 $ 79.6 Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $8.4 and $10.2 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively 357.9 248.8 Inventories, net 513.0 359.7 Income tax refunds receivable - 7.2 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 38.5 48.0 ------------- ------------- Total current assets 1,160.2 743.3

Property, plant and equipment, net 718.3 711.1 Cost in excess of net assets acquired 205.3 198.4 Deferred pension asset 122.3 144.0 Deferred income taxes 53.0 52.6 Other assets 56.6 53.8 ------------- -------------

Total Assets $ 2,315.7 $ 1,903.2 ============= =============

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 271.2 $ 172.3 Accrued liabilities 192.2 194.6 Short term debt and current portion of long-term debt 29.4 27.8 ------------- ------------- Total current liabilities 492.8 394.7

Long-term debt 553.3 504.3 Accrued postretirement benefits 472.7 507.2 Pension liabilities 240.9 220.6 Other long-term liabilities 130.1 101.7 ------------- ------------- Total liabilities 1,889.8 1,728.5 ------------- -------------

Total stockholders' equity 425.9 174.7 ------------- -------------

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 2,315.7 $ 1,903.2 ============= =============

2003 has been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Dollars in millions)

Twelve Months Ended December 31 --------------------- 2004 2003 ---------- ----------

Operating Activities: Net income (loss) $ 19.8 $ (314.6) Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle - 1.3 Non-cash curtailment (gain) and restructuring charges, net (45.6) 52.6 Depreciation and amortization 76.1 74.6 Change in managed working capital (203.3) (11.8) Change in pension assets/liabilities 68.2 67.7 Pension contribution (50.0) - Postretirement benefits 18.9 10.9 Income tax refunds received 7.2 48.5 Deferred income taxes (0.4) 72.7 Income tax refunds receivable - (3.8) Accrued liabilities and other (b) 133.2 83.9 ---------- ---------- Cash provided by operating activities 24.1 82.0 ---------- ---------- Investing Activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (49.9) (74.4) Acquisition of business (7.5) - Asset disposals and other 2.8 4.1 ---------- ---------- Cash used in investing activities (54.6) (70.3) ---------- ---------- Financing Activities: Net increase (decrease) in debt (15.9) 12.4 Interest rate swap termination 1.5 15.3 Issuance of common stock 229.7 - Dividends paid (21.2) (19.4) Exercises of stock options 7.6 0.2 ---------- ---------- Cash provided by financing activities 201.7 8.5 ---------- ---------- Increase in cash and cash equivalents 171.2 20.2 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 79.6 59.4 ---------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 250.8 $ 79.6 ========== ==========

(b) Includes LIFO inventory valuation reserves of $112.2 million and $37.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, which are excluded from managed working capital.

Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities On June 1, 2004, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of J&L Specialty Steel, LLC for consideration of $67.0 million. Cash paid at closing was $7.5 million, with promissory notes payable to the seller of $59.5 million.

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31 December 31 ------------------- ------------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 --------- --------- --------- --------- Volume: Flat-Rolled Products (finished tons) 158,827 119,271 587,753 478,353 --------- --------- --------- --------- Commodity 113,906 85,341 422,944 342,689 High value 44,921 33,930 164,809 135,664 High Performance Metals (000's lbs.) Nickel-based and specialty steel alloys 8,538 8,054 34,353 35,168 Titanium mill products 6,203 4,391 22,012 18,436 Exotic alloys 1,139 1,101 4,318 4,245

Average Prices: Flat-Rolled Products (per finished ton) $ 2,949 $ 2,250 $ 2,793 $ 2,179 Commodity $ 2,341 $ 1,647 $ 2,195 $ 1,582 High value $ 4,489 $ 3,768 $ 4,328 $ 3,687 High Performance Metals (per lb.) Nickel-based and specialty steel alloys $ 9.48 $ 6.64 $ 8.60 $ 6.57 Titanium mill products $ 13.99 $ 10.92 $ 12.34 $ 11.50 Exotic alloys $ 41.20 $ 36.56 $ 40.95 $ 37.64

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries Other Financial Information Managed Working Capital (Unaudited - Dollars in millions)

December 31, December 31, 2004 2003 -------------- --------------

Accounts receivable $ 357.9 $ 248.8 Inventory 513.0 359.7 Accounts payable (271.2) (172.3) -------------- -------------- Subtotal 599.7 436.2

Allowance for doubtful accounts 8.4 10.2 LIFO reserve 223.9 111.7 Corporate and other 20.6 17.4 -------------- -------------- Managed working capital $ 852.6 $ 575.5 ============== ==============

Annualized prior 2 months sales $ 2,887.0 $ 1,874.0 ============== ==============

Managed working capital as a % of annualized sales 29.5% 30.7%

December 31, 2004 change in managed working capital $ 277.1 Acquisition of J&L managed working capital (73.8) -------------- Net change in managed working capital $ 203.3 ==============

As part of managing the liquidity in our business, we focus on controlling managed working capital, which is defined as gross accounts receivable and gross inventories, less accounts payable. In measuring performance in controlling this managed working capital, we exclude the effects of LIFO inventory valuation reserves, excess and obsolete inventory reserves, and reserves for uncollectible accounts receivable which, due to their nature, are managed separately.

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated and Subsidiaries Other Financial Information Net Debt to Capital (Unaudited - Dollars in millions)

December 31, December 31, 2004 2003 ------------- -------------

Total debt $ 582.7 $ 532.1 Less: Cash (250.8) (79.6) ------------- ------------- Net debt $ 331.9 $ 452.5

Net debt $ 331.9 $ 452.5 Stockholders' equity 425.9 174.7 ------------- ------------- Total capital $ 757.8 $ 627.2

Net debt to capital ratio 43.8% 72.1% ============= =============

In managing the overall capital structure of the Company, one of the measures on which we focus is net debt to total capitalization, which is the percentage of debt to the total invested and borrowed capital of the Company. In determining this measure, debt and total capitalization are net of cash on hand which may be available to reduce borrowings.

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CONTACT: Allegheny Technologies Incorporated, Pittsburgh Dan L. Greenfield, 412- 394-3004

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