MSA SAFETY


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MSA Safety Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend, Marking 54 Consecutive Years of Annual Dividend Increases

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today approved the company's 54th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend by 8.5% from $0.47 per common share to $0.51 per common share.

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  • PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today approved the company's 54th consecutive annual dividend increase, raising the quarterly dividend by 8.5% from $0.47 per common share to $0.51 per common share.
  • The dividend is payable on June 10, 2024 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2024.
  • "We are pleased to announce today's dividend increase, which continues to place MSA Safety among a select group of publicly traded companies with a long-standing track record of consecutive dividend increases and marks our 76th year of paying dividends to our shareholders," said Lee McChesney, MSA Safety Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • The Board of Directors also declared a dividend of $0.5625 per share on preferred stock, payable June 1, 2024 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2024.

MSA Safety Welcomes Larry De Maria Executive Director, Investor Relations

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, has named Larry De Maria, CFA, as its Executive Director, Investor Relations.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, has named Larry De Maria, CFA, as its Executive Director, Investor Relations.
  • Mr. De Maria joins MSA Safety from William Blair & Company where he served as Group Head, Global Industrial Infrastructure, Equity Research.
  • "As a highly respected analyst who has followed MSA Safety for more than five years, Larry brings to this position an extensive understanding of our business and the investor landscape.
  • Chris Hepler, who has served as Executive Director of Corporate Development and Investor Relations since 2021, will now lead MSA's corporate development function.

MSA Safety Schedules First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

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Monday, April 22, 2024

PITTSBURGH, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that it will host the company's first quarter 2024 earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced that it will host the company's first quarter 2024 earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast at http://investors.msasafety.com/ under the "News and Events" tab, subheading "Events & Presentations."
  • When prompted, please instruct the operator to be joined into the MSA Safety Incorporated conference call.
  • A press release outlining MSA's first quarter 2024 financial results will be distributed on Monday, April 29, 2024 after the market closes.

MSA Safety Debuts Lighter Weight Fire Helmet; Showcases Latest Connected Technologies at FDIC

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

PITTSBURGH, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the fire service, tradition can often drive innovation, with firefighters seeking the latest safety technology while still wanting to honor those who came before them. This week, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), is embracing the intersection of both – innovation and tradition – at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International as the company debuts its new fire helmet and showcases safety technology solutions that are helping to connect and protect firefighters. The FDIC, held annually in Indianapolis, Indiana, is one of the world's largest firefighter conferences and attracts more than 30,000 fire service professionals each year.

Key Points: 
  • MSA Safety is embracing the intersection of both innovation and tradition at FDIC in Indianapolis.
  • This year, MSA Safety is debuting its newest fire service product, the MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet, named in honor of Cairns Helmets' founding year.
  • In addition, MSA Safety will highlight the impact and value of the data that is available from the Connected Firefighter Platform.
  • To stay up to date with the latest company happenings at FDIC, visit MSA's FDIC website or follow MSA Fire's Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.

MSA Safety Launches New Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet

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Monday, April 1, 2024

PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of the most recognized and treasured pieces of firefighting safety equipment, the fire helmet stands as a point of pride and tradition in the fire service. Today, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), launches the new MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet. In the North American fire service market, the Cairns 1836 is one of the lightest weight traditional-style fire helmets available that meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

Key Points: 
  • Today, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), launches the new MSA Cairns® 1836 Fire Helmet.
  • Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9118654-msa-cairns-1836-fire-hel...
    The Cairns 1836 features a reduced ride height, enhancing comfort, fit and balance for the wearer.
  • Additionally, the new helmet includes a patent-pending slide-lock system, which eliminates the need for any special tools to disassemble the helmet, ultimately enabling quicker and easier maintenance.
  • Each Cairns 1836 helmet comes with embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, making it easier to track and manage the helmets through MSA FireGrid™ Inventory Management software.

MSA Safety Elects Steve Blanco CEO as Part of Planned Management Succession; Nish Vartanian to Retire

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors that he intends to retire as CEO in May of this year.

Key Points: 
  • His election is part of a planned management succession and coincides with a decision by MSA Chairman and CEO Nish Vartanian to inform the Board of Directors that he intends to retire as CEO in May of this year.
  • Mr. Vartanian announced his retirement and Steve's election this afternoon at a planned meeting of the company's global leadership team.
  • On his retirement plans, Mr. Vartanian, 64, a 39-year veteran of MSA, said he intends to continue his service on the MSA Board.
  • Additional Background on Steve Blanco:
    Prior to joining MSA, Mr. Blanco worked for Eaton Corporation, a global and diversified power management company.

MSA Safety Announces the Retirement of John T. Ryan III, Director

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Mr. Ryan is the grandson of company co-founder John T. Ryan Sr.

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  • Mr. Ryan is the grandson of company co-founder John T. Ryan Sr.
  • He also is the son of the late John T. Ryan Jr., who served as MSA Chairman from 1963 to 1990.
  • After earning an M.B.A. degree from Harvard University, Mr. Ryan joined MSA in 1969.
  • Mr. Ryan III served as Chairman and CEO of MSA until his retirement from the company in 2008.

MSA Safety Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment and solutions provider MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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MSA Safety CEO Nish Vartanian Named to Koppers Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Nish Vartanian, MSA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors at Koppers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KOP).

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Nish Vartanian, MSA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors at Koppers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KOP).
  • Koppers is a Pittsburgh-based integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds.
  • "I am honored to join the Board of Koppers, a company whose values align closely with mine," Mr. Vartanian said.
  • In addition to his MSA Safety responsibilities, Mr. Vartanian serves on the Boards of Trustees for the Manufacturers Alliances for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI); the International Association of Firefighters Foundation (IAFF); and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development.