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          News Release

           L.B. Foster Reports Fourth Quarter Operating Results

           PITTSBURGH, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR), a leading manufacturer,
           fabricator, and distributor of products and services for rail, construction, energy and utility markets, today reported that
           net sales increased 26.1% to $143.8 million compared to $114.0 million in the prior year quarter. Gross profit margin
           was 13.9%, down 360 basis points from the prior year quarter primarily as a result of increased LIFO expense and
           decreased billing margins partially offset by improved manufacturing variances. Fourth quarter LIFO expense was
           approximately $4.9 million compared to a $0.2 million credit in the prior year.

           2008 Fourth Quarter Results

           In the fourth quarter of 2008, L.B. Foster had income from continuing operations of $5.7 million or $0.55 per diluted
           share compared to income from continuing operations of $86.2 million or $7.79 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of
           2007. The prior year fourth quarter results included a $122.9 million gain on the sale of the Company's investment in the
           DM&E Railroad. Excluding this gain, income from continuing operations was $8.1 million or $0.73 per diluted share in
           the fourth quarter of 2007. Accordingly, the fourth quarter of 2008 was $0.18 per share or 24.7% less than the 2007
           fourth quarter adjusted earnings per diluted share.

           Selling and administrative expenses increased $2.2 million or 23.9% over last year's quarter due primarily to increased
           bad debt expense as well as increased salaries. Fourth quarter interest expense was $0.5 million, a 35.4% decrease
           from the prior year quarter due principally to decreased borrowings as well as decreased interest rates. The
           Company's income tax rate from continuing operations was 33.9% in the fourth quarter compared to 35.8% in the prior
           year quarter. The lower tax rate in the current year quarter was due primarily to an increase in the domestic production
           activities deduction.

           quot;While we are pleased to report that increases across all product segments contributed to a 26.1% sales increase for
           the quarter and another record performance for the year, LIFO expense and bad debt expense had a significant
           negative impact on our fourth quarter results. The 2008 LIFO expense was the largest in the Company's history.
           Additionally, we recorded a $1.5 million bad debt expense related to a single customer. Bookings for the quarter were
           strong, up 13.3% to $99.5 million compared to $87.8 million last year and backlog was $132.6 million, down 4.1% from
           last year,quot; commented Stan Hasselbusch, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hasselbusch also announced,
           quot;L.B. Foster purchased 71,223 shares of its stock in November for approximately $1.7 million in addition to the
           previously announced 224,400 shares purchased in October pursuant to share repurchase programs authorized by our
           Board of Directors in May and October 2008. Our 2008 L.B. Foster share purchases now total 865,532 shares totaling
           $26.5 million of the $40.0 million authorized.quot;

           2008 Total Year Results

           For the twelve months ended December 31, 2008, L.B. Foster reported income from continuing operations of $27.7
           million or $2.57 per diluted share. These results include a $2.0 million first quarter pretax gain related to a favorable
           working capital adjustment pursuant to the prior year sale of the Company's investment in the DM&E Railroad, as well
           as a $1.5 million pretax gain on the sale and lease-back of our threaded products facility in Houston, Texas. Excluding
           these gains and the aforementioned 2007 gain on the sale of our DM&E investment as well as $8.5 million of
           incremental dividend income recorded in the third quarter of 2007 related to the DM&E sale, earnings per diluted share
           from continuing operations were $2.36 compared to $2.28 in 2007, an increase of 3.5%.

           Net sales for the twelve months of 2008 increased 0.7% to $512.6 million compared to $509.0 million in 2007. Gross
           profit margin was 15.6%, up 60 basis points from 2007, primarily as a result of increased billing margins and improved
           manufacturing variances, substantially offset by increased LIFO expense.

           Selling and administrative expenses increased $3.6 million or 9.5% over the prior year due primarily to salaries and bad
           debt expense. Interest expense decreased 50.5% from the prior year to $2.0 million due principally to decreased



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           borrowings and, to a lesser extent, decreased interest rates. The Company's income tax rate from continuing
           operations was 35.9% compared to 34.3% in the prior year.

           Cash provided from operations was approximately $14.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2008 and $24.1 million for the
           full year compared to $41.4 million (as adjusted for the DM&E transactions) in 2007. Capital expenditures for 2008
           were $4.8 million compared to $5.3 million in the prior year. quot;As we enter 2009, we expect to be challenged by a
           difficult business environment. During the fourth quarter, we have diligently prepared for the impending downturn by
           implementing certain measures to control costs, focus on ways to maximize free cash flow, improve our operational
           excellence and continue to look for opportunities to leverage our strong balance sheet, all with the goal of maintaining
           sales and minimizing profit erosion,quot; noted Mr. Hasselbusch as he concluded, quot;We have strong liquidity, access to
           credit and we continue to look for value as we target synergistic and accretive acquisitions.quot;

           The Company also announced that its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for May 21, 2009 at the
           Company's headquarters at 415 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. The record date for shareholders entitled to vote
           at the meeting will be on the close of business on March 20, 2009.

           L.B. Foster Company will conduct a conference call and webcast to discuss its fourth quarter 2008 operating results
           and general market activity and business conditions on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 11:00am ET. The call will be
           hosted by Mr. Stan Hasselbusch, President and Chief Executive Officer. Listen via audio on the L.B. Foster web site:
           www.lbfoster.com, by accessing the Investor Relations page.

           The Company wishes to caution readers that various factors could cause the actual results of the Company to differ
           materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements in news releases, and other communications, including
           oral statements, such as references to future profitability, made from time to time by representatives of the Company.
           Specific risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company's profitability include, but are not limited to, general
           economic conditions, sudden and/or sharp declines in steel prices, adequate funding for infrastructure projects,
           production delays or problems encountered at our manufacturing facilities, and the availability of existing and new piling
           and rail products. There are also no assurances that the Canadian Pacific Railway will proceed with the Powder River
           Basin project and trigger any contingent payments to L.B. Foster related to the Company's sale of its investment in the
           DM&E. Matters discussed in such communications are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
           Sentences containing words such as quot;anticipates,quot; quot;expects,quot; or quot;will,quot; generally should be considered forward-looking
           statements. More detailed information on these and additional factors which could affect the Company's operating and
           financial results are described in the Company's Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other reports, filed or to be filed with the
           Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company urges all interested parties to read these reports to gain a better
           understanding of the many business and other risks that the Company faces. The forward-looking statements contained
           in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or
           revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

           Contact: David J. Russo
           Phone: (412) 928-3417
           FAX: (412) 928-7891
           Email: investors@LBFosterCo.com


                                        CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
                                           L.B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                         (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

                                                          Three Months Ended               Twelve Months Ended
                                                             December 31,                      December 31,
                                                            2008      2007                    2008      2007
                                                              (unaudited)                (unaudited)

                 NET SALES                                $143,768      $114,015              $512,592      $508,981

                 COSTS AND EXPENSES:
                 Cost of goods sold                         123,763        94,054              432,374        432,598
                 Selling and administrative
                   expenses                                  11,552         9,322                40,969        37,403
                 Interest expense                               452           700                 1,995         4,031
                 Dividend income                                  -             -                     -        (9,214)
                 Gain on sale of DM&E



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                  investment                                - (122,885)                 (2,022) (122,885)
                 Gain on sale of property                   -        -                  (1,486)        -
                 Interest income                         (657)  (1,175)                 (2,675)   (1,196)
                 Other expense (income)                    94     (226)                    158      (267)

                                                      135,204   (20,210)              469,313        340,470


                 INCOME FROM CONTINUING
                  OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME
                  TAXES                                 8,564   134,225                 43,279       168,511

                 INCOME TAX EXPENSE                     2,907     47,991                15,533        57,787

                 INCOME FROM CONTINUING
                  OPERATIONS                            5,657     86,234                27,746       110,724

                 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
                 LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED
                  OPERATIONS                                -           (2)                    -           (47)
                 INCOME TAX BENEFIT                         -            -                     -           (16)

                 LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED
                  OPERATIONS                                -           (2)                    -           (31)

                 NET INCOME                            $5,657   $86,232               $27,746      $110,693


                 BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
                   FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS     $0.55            $7.98                 $2.60        $10.39
                   FROM DISCONTINUED
                    OPERATIONS                     0.00            (0.00)                  0.00         (0.00)
                 BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON
                  SHARE                           $0.55            $7.98                 $2.60        $10.39

                 DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
                   FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS     $0.55            $7.79                 $2.57        $10.09
                   FROM DISCONTINUED
                    OPERATIONS                      0.00           (0.00)                  0.00         (0.00)
                 DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON
                  SHARE                           $0.55            $7.79                 $2.57        $10.09

                 AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES
                 OUTSTANDING - BASIC             10,248           10,806                10,670        10,653

                 AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES
                 OUTSTANDING - DILUTED           10,365           11,068                10,811        10,970



                                       L.B. Foster Company and Subsidiaries
                                            Consolidated Balance Sheet
                                                  (In thousands)

                                                                       December 31,
                                                                       2008      2007
                   ASSETS                                         (Unaudited)

                   CURRENT ASSETS:
                      Cash and cash items                             $115,074       $121,097
                      Accounts and notes receivable:
                         Trade                                           63,271        52,856
                         Other                                            1,042           754
                      Inventories                                       102,916       102,447



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                        Current deferred tax assets                         2,870         3,615
                        Other current assets                                1,221         1,131
                        Property held for resale                                -         2,497
                               Total Current Assets                       286,394       284,397

                   OTHER ASSETS:
                      Property, plant & equipment-net                      39,989         44,136
                      Goodwill                                                350            350
                      Other intangibles - net                                  37             50
                      Deferred tax assets                                   1,258          1,411
                      Investments                                           2,856              -
                      Other non-current assets                                407            428
                               Total Other Assets                          44,897         46,375

                                                                        $331,291       $330,772

                   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

                   CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                      Current maturities on long-term debt                 $5,777         $6,191
                      Accounts payable-trade and other                     62,612         53,689
                      Accrued payroll and employee benefits                 8,000         11,490
                      Current deferred tax liabilities                         61          3,541
                      Other accrued liabilities                             7,680          8,841

                                  Total Current Liabilities                84,130         83,752

                   LONG-TERM DEBT, TERM LOAN                               13,333         16,190
                   OTHER LONG-TERM DEBT                                     8,401         11,866
                   DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES                                 1,278          1,638
                   OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES                              6,587          3,500

                   STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
                      Class A Common stock                                    111           109
                      Paid-in capital                                      47,585        45,147
                      Retained earnings                                   197,060       169,314
                      Treasury stock                                      (26,482)            -
                      Accumulated other comprehensive loss                   (712)         (744)
                            Total Stockholders' Equity                    217,562       213,826

                                                                        $331,291       $330,772


           SOURCE L.B. Foster Company

           01/30/2009
           /CONTACT: David J. Russo of L.B. Foster Company, +1-412-928-3417, Fax:
           +1-412-928-7891, investors@LBFosterCo.com
           /Web Site: http://www.lbfoster.com
           (FSTR)




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L.B. Foster Reports Fourth Quarter Operating Results

  • 1. L.B. Foster - Investor Relations - News Release http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=73803&p=irol-newsArticle_p... Print Page Close Window News Release L.B. Foster Reports Fourth Quarter Operating Results PITTSBURGH, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- L.B. Foster Company (Nasdaq: FSTR), a leading manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of products and services for rail, construction, energy and utility markets, today reported that net sales increased 26.1% to $143.8 million compared to $114.0 million in the prior year quarter. Gross profit margin was 13.9%, down 360 basis points from the prior year quarter primarily as a result of increased LIFO expense and decreased billing margins partially offset by improved manufacturing variances. Fourth quarter LIFO expense was approximately $4.9 million compared to a $0.2 million credit in the prior year. 2008 Fourth Quarter Results In the fourth quarter of 2008, L.B. Foster had income from continuing operations of $5.7 million or $0.55 per diluted share compared to income from continuing operations of $86.2 million or $7.79 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2007. The prior year fourth quarter results included a $122.9 million gain on the sale of the Company's investment in the DM&E Railroad. Excluding this gain, income from continuing operations was $8.1 million or $0.73 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2007. Accordingly, the fourth quarter of 2008 was $0.18 per share or 24.7% less than the 2007 fourth quarter adjusted earnings per diluted share. Selling and administrative expenses increased $2.2 million or 23.9% over last year's quarter due primarily to increased bad debt expense as well as increased salaries. Fourth quarter interest expense was $0.5 million, a 35.4% decrease from the prior year quarter due principally to decreased borrowings as well as decreased interest rates. The Company's income tax rate from continuing operations was 33.9% in the fourth quarter compared to 35.8% in the prior year quarter. The lower tax rate in the current year quarter was due primarily to an increase in the domestic production activities deduction. quot;While we are pleased to report that increases across all product segments contributed to a 26.1% sales increase for the quarter and another record performance for the year, LIFO expense and bad debt expense had a significant negative impact on our fourth quarter results. The 2008 LIFO expense was the largest in the Company's history. Additionally, we recorded a $1.5 million bad debt expense related to a single customer. Bookings for the quarter were strong, up 13.3% to $99.5 million compared to $87.8 million last year and backlog was $132.6 million, down 4.1% from last year,quot; commented Stan Hasselbusch, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hasselbusch also announced, quot;L.B. Foster purchased 71,223 shares of its stock in November for approximately $1.7 million in addition to the previously announced 224,400 shares purchased in October pursuant to share repurchase programs authorized by our Board of Directors in May and October 2008. Our 2008 L.B. Foster share purchases now total 865,532 shares totaling $26.5 million of the $40.0 million authorized.quot; 2008 Total Year Results For the twelve months ended December 31, 2008, L.B. Foster reported income from continuing operations of $27.7 million or $2.57 per diluted share. These results include a $2.0 million first quarter pretax gain related to a favorable working capital adjustment pursuant to the prior year sale of the Company's investment in the DM&E Railroad, as well as a $1.5 million pretax gain on the sale and lease-back of our threaded products facility in Houston, Texas. Excluding these gains and the aforementioned 2007 gain on the sale of our DM&E investment as well as $8.5 million of incremental dividend income recorded in the third quarter of 2007 related to the DM&E sale, earnings per diluted share from continuing operations were $2.36 compared to $2.28 in 2007, an increase of 3.5%. Net sales for the twelve months of 2008 increased 0.7% to $512.6 million compared to $509.0 million in 2007. Gross profit margin was 15.6%, up 60 basis points from 2007, primarily as a result of increased billing margins and improved manufacturing variances, substantially offset by increased LIFO expense. Selling and administrative expenses increased $3.6 million or 9.5% over the prior year due primarily to salaries and bad debt expense. Interest expense decreased 50.5% from the prior year to $2.0 million due principally to decreased 1 of 4 2/2/2009 4:52 PM
  • 2. L.B. Foster - Investor Relations - News Release http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=73803&p=irol-newsArticle_p... borrowings and, to a lesser extent, decreased interest rates. The Company's income tax rate from continuing operations was 35.9% compared to 34.3% in the prior year. Cash provided from operations was approximately $14.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2008 and $24.1 million for the full year compared to $41.4 million (as adjusted for the DM&E transactions) in 2007. Capital expenditures for 2008 were $4.8 million compared to $5.3 million in the prior year. quot;As we enter 2009, we expect to be challenged by a difficult business environment. During the fourth quarter, we have diligently prepared for the impending downturn by implementing certain measures to control costs, focus on ways to maximize free cash flow, improve our operational excellence and continue to look for opportunities to leverage our strong balance sheet, all with the goal of maintaining sales and minimizing profit erosion,quot; noted Mr. Hasselbusch as he concluded, quot;We have strong liquidity, access to credit and we continue to look for value as we target synergistic and accretive acquisitions.quot; The Company also announced that its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for May 21, 2009 at the Company's headquarters at 415 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. The record date for shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting will be on the close of business on March 20, 2009. L.B. Foster Company will conduct a conference call and webcast to discuss its fourth quarter 2008 operating results and general market activity and business conditions on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 11:00am ET. The call will be hosted by Mr. Stan Hasselbusch, President and Chief Executive Officer. Listen via audio on the L.B. Foster web site: www.lbfoster.com, by accessing the Investor Relations page. The Company wishes to caution readers that various factors could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements in news releases, and other communications, including oral statements, such as references to future profitability, made from time to time by representatives of the Company. Specific risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company's profitability include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, sudden and/or sharp declines in steel prices, adequate funding for infrastructure projects, production delays or problems encountered at our manufacturing facilities, and the availability of existing and new piling and rail products. There are also no assurances that the Canadian Pacific Railway will proceed with the Powder River Basin project and trigger any contingent payments to L.B. Foster related to the Company's sale of its investment in the DM&E. Matters discussed in such communications are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Sentences containing words such as quot;anticipates,quot; quot;expects,quot; or quot;will,quot; generally should be considered forward-looking statements. More detailed information on these and additional factors which could affect the Company's operating and financial results are described in the Company's Forms 10-K, 10-Q and other reports, filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company urges all interested parties to read these reports to gain a better understanding of the many business and other risks that the Company faces. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Contact: David J. Russo Phone: (412) 928-3417 FAX: (412) 928-7891 Email: investors@LBFosterCo.com CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME L.B. FOSTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2008 2007 2008 2007 (unaudited) (unaudited) NET SALES $143,768 $114,015 $512,592 $508,981 COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of goods sold 123,763 94,054 432,374 432,598 Selling and administrative expenses 11,552 9,322 40,969 37,403 Interest expense 452 700 1,995 4,031 Dividend income - - - (9,214) Gain on sale of DM&E 2 of 4 2/2/2009 4:52 PM
  • 3. L.B. Foster - Investor Relations - News Release http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=73803&p=irol-newsArticle_p... investment - (122,885) (2,022) (122,885) Gain on sale of property - - (1,486) - Interest income (657) (1,175) (2,675) (1,196) Other expense (income) 94 (226) 158 (267) 135,204 (20,210) 469,313 340,470 INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES 8,564 134,225 43,279 168,511 INCOME TAX EXPENSE 2,907 47,991 15,533 57,787 INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 5,657 86,234 27,746 110,724 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS: LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - (2) - (47) INCOME TAX BENEFIT - - - (16) LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - (2) - (31) NET INCOME $5,657 $86,232 $27,746 $110,693 BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE: FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $0.55 $7.98 $2.60 $10.39 FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 0.00 (0.00) 0.00 (0.00) BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $0.55 $7.98 $2.60 $10.39 DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE: FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $0.55 $7.79 $2.57 $10.09 FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 0.00 (0.00) 0.00 (0.00) DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $0.55 $7.79 $2.57 $10.09 AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC 10,248 10,806 10,670 10,653 AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED 10,365 11,068 10,811 10,970 L.B. Foster Company and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheet (In thousands) December 31, 2008 2007 ASSETS (Unaudited) CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash items $115,074 $121,097 Accounts and notes receivable: Trade 63,271 52,856 Other 1,042 754 Inventories 102,916 102,447 3 of 4 2/2/2009 4:52 PM
  • 4. L.B. Foster - Investor Relations - News Release http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=73803&p=irol-newsArticle_p... Current deferred tax assets 2,870 3,615 Other current assets 1,221 1,131 Property held for resale - 2,497 Total Current Assets 286,394 284,397 OTHER ASSETS: Property, plant & equipment-net 39,989 44,136 Goodwill 350 350 Other intangibles - net 37 50 Deferred tax assets 1,258 1,411 Investments 2,856 - Other non-current assets 407 428 Total Other Assets 44,897 46,375 $331,291 $330,772 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Current maturities on long-term debt $5,777 $6,191 Accounts payable-trade and other 62,612 53,689 Accrued payroll and employee benefits 8,000 11,490 Current deferred tax liabilities 61 3,541 Other accrued liabilities 7,680 8,841 Total Current Liabilities 84,130 83,752 LONG-TERM DEBT, TERM LOAN 13,333 16,190 OTHER LONG-TERM DEBT 8,401 11,866 DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES 1,278 1,638 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 6,587 3,500 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Class A Common stock 111 109 Paid-in capital 47,585 45,147 Retained earnings 197,060 169,314 Treasury stock (26,482) - Accumulated other comprehensive loss (712) (744) Total Stockholders' Equity 217,562 213,826 $331,291 $330,772 SOURCE L.B. Foster Company 01/30/2009 /CONTACT: David J. Russo of L.B. Foster Company, +1-412-928-3417, Fax: +1-412-928-7891, investors@LBFosterCo.com /Web Site: http://www.lbfoster.com (FSTR) 4 of 4 2/2/2009 4:52 PM