[May 07, 2015]

Kodak Improves Operating Performance in First Quarter of 2015

Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:KODK) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2015 which reflect continued improvement in operating performance. Results are being reported for the first time under the new corporate organizational structure, which was implemented on Jan. 1, 2015, to make the company faster-moving, more competitive and more entrepreneurial.

Operational EBITDA totaled $12 million, an improvement of $21 million year-over-year on a comparable basis, after adjusting for currency exchange and non-recurring intellectual property revenue. The loss from continuing operations before income taxes improved to a $50 million loss from a $60 million loss in the 2014 first quarter. The 2015 first quarter net loss was $54 million, compared to a net loss of $34 million in the first quarter of 2014, which included $19 million in income from discontinued operations related to Kodak Alaris.

Sales in the first quarter of 2015 were $427 million, a decline of $61 million or 13% from $488 million in the first quarter of 2014, as a result of the adverse impacts of currency exchange and the expected declines in revenue from legacy products. The currency impact and decline in legacy products more than offset significant increases in sales of key strategic products, including KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates, KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates and the KODAK PROSPER Portfolio.

"I am pleased with our first quarter performance and we are clearly seeing the benefits of our new divisional structure," said Jeff Clarke, Kodak Chief Executive Officer. "Our continued progress in improving productivity and reengineering our cost structure, with $35 million in year-over-year operating expense savings in the first quarter, is reflected in the improved performance. Our transition to sustained growth and profitability will become more evident in the second half of the year as we continue to drive revenue growth in key strategic products and leverage our improved operating performance."

Print Systems Division (PSD), Kodak's largest division, had first quarter 2015 sales of $254 million, a decline of $34 million or 12%, from $288 million in the prior-year quarter, driven by the impact of currency exchange and competitive industry pricing. For the fourth straight quarter, unit volume of digital plates increased, led by strong continuing demand for KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates. At the end of the first quarter, the number of customers using SONORA Plates reached 2,274, up 12% from year-end 2014.

The Operational EBITDA for PSD increased to $13 million in the first quarter of 2015 from $12 million in the 2014 first quarter. Increases in aluminum costs and competitive pricing pressures were more than offset by cost reductions and manufacturing productivity improvements.

Enterprise Inkjet Systems Division (EISD) had sales of $39 million for the first quarter of 2015, a decrease of $9 million or 19% from the first quarter of 2014. The decrease was attributable to the expected decline in revenues from legacy inkjet printing systems and the impact of currency exchange in the first quarter of last year. Operational EBITDA for EISD was negative $13 million for the quarter, essentially flat with negative $12 million in the first quarter of 2014.

Five PROSPER Press Systems were added to the installed base during the first quarter, and agreements have been reached with customers for the installation of five additional press systems. In the first quarter, total pages produced on PROSPER Presses increased by 46%, as customers continue to take advantage of Kodak's unique Stream inkjet technology.

Micro 3D Printing and Packaging Division (MPPD) had revenue of $31 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared to $29 million in the 2014 first quarter, an increase of $2 million or 7%, driven by a 27% increase in unit volume for KODAK FLEXCEL NX Plates, which was partially offset by the negative impact of currency exchange.

MPPD Operational EBITDA for the quarter was breakeven compared to negative $2 million in the prior year, with the benefit of increased sales of consumables and cost reductions partially offset by the impact of currency exchange and investments in Micro 3D Printing.

Commercial production of silver mesh film for touch screen sensors is expected to begin during the second quarter at the Eastman Business Park manufacturing facility. Kodak is building a similar facility to produce the silver-based sensor film at its plant in Xiamen, China, where it expects to begin production by late in the year. Kodak also recently announced it will independently pursue development and production of copper mesh film for touch sensors.

Software & Solutions Division (SSD) had sales of $28 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared to $24 million in 2014, an increase of $4 million, or 17%, despite the negative impact from currency exchange. The increase was largely attributable to increased government contracts in the Kodak Services for Business unit. Operational EBITDA was $2 million for the quarter compared to negative $1 million in the prior year, driven by cost reductions as well as business mix in the Unified Workflow Solutions business.

Consumer and Film Division (CFD) had sales of $72 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared to $86 million in the prior-year quarter, a decline of $14 million or 16%. The decline was primarily due to the expected volume declines for consumer inkjet printer cartridges and motion picture film.

CFD had Operational EBITDA of $18 million for the first quarter, an improvement of $8 million from $10 million in the 2014 first quarter. The improvement was primarily due to improved inventory management and increased production efficiency for Entertainment & Commercial Films.

Kodak's two other operating divisions are Eastman Business Park Division (EBPD) and Intellectual Property Solutions Division (IPSD). EBPD had revenue of $3 million in the quarter and Operational EBITDA of negative $1 million. IPSD had no revenue and Operational EBITDA of negative $7 million, compared to breakeven last year when there was a $9 million non-recurring intellectual property payment. IPSD includes the costs for Kodak Research Labs.

"Continuing robust growth in the customer base for our key PROSPER, FLEXCEL and SONORA product lines provides a foundation for Kodak's future success," Clarke said. "Our momentum is clear and we are on a path to drive future growth and sustained profitability."

Revenue and Operational EBITDA 2015 vs. 2014

About Kodak

Kodak is a technology company focused on imaging. We provide - directly and through partnerships with other innovative companies - hardware, software, consumables and services to customers in graphic arts, commercial print, publishing, packaging, electronic displays, entertainment and commercial films, and consumer products markets. With our world-class R&D capabilities, innovative solutions portfolio and highly trusted brand, Kodak is helping customers around the globe to sustainably grow their own businesses and enjoy their lives. For additional information on Kodak, visit us at kodak.com, follow us on Twitter @Kodak, or like us on Facebook at KodakNow.

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A. NON-GAAP MEASURES

In this first quarter financial results news release, reference is made to certain non-GAAP financial measures of Operational EBITDA, improvement in Operational EBITDA excluding the negative impacts of currency exchange on gross profit and non-recurring intellectual property revenue, and improvement in corporate cost structure (Operational Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") expenses and Operational Research and Development ("R&D") expenses).

The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures represent important internal measures of performance. Accordingly, where they are provided, it is to give investors the same financial data management uses with the belief that this information will assist the investment community in properly assessing the underlying performance of the company, its financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

The following reconciliations are provided with respect to terms used in this first quarter financial results news release.

The following table reconciles Operational EBITDA and the improvement in Operational EBITDA excluding the negative impacts of currency exchange on gross profit and non-recurring intellectual property revenue to the most directly comparable GAAP measure of net loss attributable to Eastman Kodak Company for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively:

The following table reconciles the improvement in Operational SG&A and Operational R&D expenses to the most directly comparable GAAP measures of SG&A and R&D, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively:

(1) Composed of interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of actuarial gains and losses and curtailments and settlement components of pension and other postretirement benefit expenses.

B. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The notes accompanying the Company's first quarter 2015 Form 10-Q are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

The notes accompanying the Company's first quarter 2015 Form 10-Q are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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