Exhibit 99.1
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News Release |
Graham Corporation 20 Florence Avenue Batavia, NY 14020
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Graham Corporation Completes Private Placement of Common Stock
BATAVIA, NY, November 23, 2005 Graham Corporation (AMEX: GHM), a global designer,
manufacturer, and supplier of ejectors, pumps, condensers, vacuum systems and heat exchangers for
the oil refining, petrochemical and power generation industries, today reported that it has
completed the sale of 198,246 shares of its common stock at $18.00 per share. The shares, which
were offered pursuant to a prospectus filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on November 14, 2005, were sold in privately negotiated transactions. Previously, the
shares were held in the Companys treasury account.
William C. Johnson, President and CEO of Graham Corp. noted, We have accomplished several
objectives with this transaction. In addition to raising additional capital which will support the
changes we are effecting in the organization, we have diversified our stockholder base, broadened
our institutional ownership and provided additional float in the market.
The gross offering proceeds for Graham Corp. was approximately $3.6 million.
ABOUT GRAHAM CORPORATION
With world-renowned engineering expertise in vacuum and heat transfer technology, Graham
Corporation is a global designer, manufacturer and supplier of ejectors, pumps, condensers, vacuum
systems and heat exchangers. Over the past 70 years, Graham Corporation has built a reputation for
top quality, reliable products and high-standards of customer service. Sold either as components
or complete system solutions, the principle markets for Grahams equipment are the petrochemical,
oil refining and electric power generation industries, including cogeneration and geothermal
plants. Graham equipment can be found in diverse applications, such as metal refining, pulp and
paper processing, ship-building, water heating, refrigeration, desalination, food processing,
drugs, heating, ventilating and air conditioning.
Graham Corporations reach spans the globe. Its equipment is installed in facilities from North
and South America to Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. More information regarding Graham
can be found at its website: www.graham-mfg.com
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and
assumptions and are identified by words such as expects, estimates, projects, anticipates,
believes, could, and other similar words. All statements addressing operating performance,
events, or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including
statements relating to the Companys its expectations of growth, are forward-looking statements.
Because they are forward-looking, they should be evaluated in light of important risk factors and
uncertainties which include, but are not limited to, customer preferences and changes in market
conditions in the industries in which the Company operates. These risk factors and uncertainties
are more fully described in Grahams Annual and Quarterly Reports filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any
of the Companys underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from
those currently anticipated. In addition, undue reliance should not be placed on the Companys
forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to
update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in
this press release.
For more information contact:
J. Ronald Hansen, Vice President Finance and Administration, and CFO
Phone: (585) 343-2216 Email: rhansen@graham-mfg.com
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Deborah K. Pawlowski, Kei Advisors LLC
Phone: (716) 843-3908 Email: dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com
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