Kraton Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2019 Results

HOUSTON, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation KRA, a leading global specialty chemicals company that manufactures styrenic block copolymers, specialty polymers, and high-value performance products primarily derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.

THIRD QUARTER 2019 SUMMARY

  • Third quarter consolidated net income of $20.9 million, compared to $43.3 million in the third quarter of 2018.
  • Third quarter consolidated Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $80.1 million, down 18.8% compared to the third quarter of 2018.
  • Polymer segment operating income of $18.3 million, down 59.3% compared to Q3 2018, and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $50.3 million, down 11.8% compared to $57.0 million in the third quarter of 2018.
    • Average segment unit margins improved compared to Q3 2018.
  • Chemical segment operating income of $19.8 million, down 27.9% compared to Q3 2018, and Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $29.8 million, down 28.6% compared to $41.6 million in the third quarter of 2018.
    • During the third quarter of 2019 the Chemical segment closed its first commercial sale of its next generation low-color Rosin Ester formulation.
  • During the third quarter, consolidated debt was reduced by $61.2 million and consolidated net debt(1) was reduced by $80.6 million ($52.1 million excluding the effect of foreign currency).

 



Three Months Ended September 30,



Nine Months Ended September 30,



2019



2018



2019



2018



(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)

Revenue

$

444,221





$

523,105





$

1,395,912





$

1,563,892



Polymer segment operating income

$

18,269





$

44,899





$

62,498





$

137,930



Chemical segment operating income

$

19,834





$

27,495





$

66,908





$

79,406



Consolidated net income

$

20,915





$

43,277





$

77,925





$

51,234



Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)(1)

$

80,056





$

98,651





$

271,548





$

292,900



Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)(2)(3)

18.0

%



18.9

%



19.5

%



18.7

%

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.58





$

1.31





$

2.26





$

1.53



Adjusted diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)(1)

$

0.52





$

1.02





$

2.99





$

2.49



__________________________________________________

(1)

See non-GAAP reconciliations included in the accompanying financial tables for the reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure.

(2)

Defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

(3)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Adjusted EBITDA margin adjusted for lost revenues from Hurricane Michael would be 19.3%.

"As previously disclosed, deterioration in macroeconomic fundamentals driving softer demand in China, broader Asia, and Europe had a direct impact on weaker than expected results for the third quarter of 2019. As a result, Kraton's consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $80.1 million, down 18.8% compared to the third quarter of 2018," said Kevin M. Fogarty, Kraton's President and Chief Executive Officer.

The further weakening of demand in China, broader Asia and Europe in the third quarter of 2019 impacted sales volume for the Polymer segment, while unit margins were resilient. Polymer segment Adjusted EBITDA was $50.3 million for the third quarter, down 11.8% compared to the third quarter of 2018. The decrease was primarily driven by lower sales into paving and roofing applications in our Performance Polymers business associated with market conditions that included high customer inventory levels resulting from a delayed start to the paving & roofing season, as well as lower sales into lubricant additive applications in the Specialty Polymers business attributable to an ongoing inventory management program by a significant customer. These factors were partially offset by an 18.9% increase in Cariflex sales volume, associated with increased sales into surgical glove applications. Although Polymer segment sales volume fell below third quarter 2018 levels, unit margins were strong, and the Adjusted EBITDA margin for the Polymer segment was 19.2%, an improvement of 140 basis points compared to the third quarter of 2018.

Weaker global demand fundamentals and the compounding effect of significant declines in Asian market pricing for gum rosin and gum turpentine led to a more difficult operating environment for the Chemical segment during the third quarter. Third quarter 2019 Adjusted EBITDA for the Chemical segment was $29.8 million, down 28.6% compared to the third quarter of 2018. Performance Chemicals sales volume was down 15.0% compared to the third quarter of 2018 reflecting weakness in demand for Tall Oil Rosin and lower sales of Tall Oil Fatty Acid upgrades, principally into mining, oilfield demand, and automotive applications. Sales volume for Adhesives was down 7.5% compared to the third quarter of 2018 on weaker demand for Rosin Esters in global adhesive markets and weaker market conditions and demand in road marking applications. During the third quarter, demand was lower in aroma markets, which impacted sales for certain upgraded products in the Crude Sulfate Turpentine chain. Specifically to address competition with hydrocarbon based C5 tackifiers, during the third quarter Kraton realized its first commercial sales of a newly developed, low-color Rosin Ester formulation.

"Despite weaker than anticipated operating results in the third quarter of 2019, cash generation remained positive, and we reduced consolidated net debt by $81 million in the quarter, or by $52 million excluding the effect of foreign currency. Our focus remains on debt reduction and we expect to continue to further reduce outstanding indebtedness during the fourth quarter. On a full-year basis we are now targeting a reduction in consolidated net debt of $120 - $140 million, excluding the effect of foreign currency and activity under our share repurchase authorization. In this difficult environment we are actively managing costs and optimizing cash generation, while continuing our innovation efforts to drive market growth, particularly with respect to new bio-based products being introduced within our Chemical segment and we are realizing success in driving new innovation-based HSBC product offerings for our customers, notably in North America," remarked Fogarty.

"Sustainability is at the core of our values, strategy and products. Kraton's pine chemical product offering is a real and cost competitive alternative to hydrocarbons while delivering a sustainable solution to our customers. Likewise, our polymer portfolio provides compelling alternatives to non-recyclable materials in various industrial applications.  Our goal and focus is to continue to deliver innovation led growth and demonstrate to our customers the value of our sustainable product offerings. Despite significant societal demand for our industry to advance renewable solutions, we continue to see our industry defaulting to hydrocarbon-based and non-recyclable solutions. It is therefore incumbent on us, as a leading supplier of sustainable solutions, to continue advancing our renewable offerings in terms of both cost and quality. In doing so, we believe the ultimate consumer will value Kraton's sustainable offerings," said Fogarty.

Polymer Segment



Three Months Ended September 30,



Nine Months Ended September 30,



2019



2018



2019



2018



(In thousands, except percentages)

Performance Products

$

141,267





$

179,684





$

422,539





$

506,151



Specialty Polymers

$

70,986





$

99,349





256,483





311,657



Cariflex

$

49,241





$

41,818





141,117





130,319



Other

99





114





370





59



Polymer Segment Revenue

$

261,593





$

320,965





$

820,509





$

948,186



















Operating income

$

18,269





$

44,899





$

62,498





$

137,930



Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)(1)

$

50,304





$

57,008





$

158,635





$

170,469



Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)(2)

19.2

%



17.8

%



19.3

%



18.0

%

__________________________________________________

(1)

See non-GAAP reconciliations included in the accompanying financial tables for the reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure.

(2)

Defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

Q3 2019 VERSUS Q3 2018 RESULTS

Revenue for the Polymer segment was $261.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $321.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018. The decrease was driven by lower sales volumes and lower average sales prices resulting from lower raw material costs. Sales volumes of 75.8 kilotons for the three months ended September 30, 2019 declined 10.0% compared to the three months ended September 30, 2018 sales volumes of 84.2 kilotons. Performance Products sales volumes decreased 9.8% due to weaker paving and roofing demand. Specialty Polymers sales volumes decreased 18.9% primarily from a previously announced inventory management program by a significant lubricant additives customer and lower demand in Asia and Europe, partially offset by higher innovation-led volume in North America. Cariflex sales volumes increased 18.9% primarily from higher latex sales into surgical glove applications. The negative effect from changes in currency exchange rates between the periods was $3.3 million.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Polymer segment generated Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) of $50.3 million compared to $57.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018. The decline in Adjusted EBITDA was due to lower sales volumes as noted in the aforementioned weaker paving and roofing season, a previously announced inventory management program by a significant lubricant additives customer, coupled with lower demand in Asia and Europe, partially offset by higher innovation-led volume in North America. This was partially offset by higher sales volumes in the Cariflex product group. The effect from changes in currency exchange rates between the periods was immaterial. See a reconciliation of GAAP operating income to non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA below.

Chemical Segment



Three Months Ended September 30,



Nine Months Ended September 30,



2019



2018



2019



2018



(In thousands, except percentages)

Adhesives

$

64,391





$

73,781





$

198,785





$

220,907



Performance Chemicals

105,367





118,193





337,766





355,947



Tires

12,870





10,166





38,852





38,852



Chemical Segment Revenue

$

182,628





$

202,140





$

575,403





$

615,706



















Operating income

$

19,834





$

27,495





$

66,908





$

79,406



Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)(1)

$

29,752





$

41,643





$

112,913





$

122,431



Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)(2)(3)

16.3

%



20.6

%



19.6

%



19.9

%

__________________________________________________

(1)

See non-GAAP reconciliations included in the accompanying financial tables for the reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure.

(2)

Defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

(3)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, Adjusted EBITDA margin adjusted for lost revenues from Hurricane Michael would be 19.3%.

Q3 2019 VERSUS Q3 2018 RESULTS

Revenue for the Chemical segment was $182.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $202.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018. The decrease in revenue was attributable to lower sales volumes and pricing in rosin end markets such as adhesives and road marking. These results were related to softness in gum rosin Asian pricing, which declined by 20.0% in the third quarter of 2019. Sales volumes were 93.1 kilotons for the three months ended September 30, 2019, a decrease of 12.8 kilotons or 12.1%, due to a decline in the rosin and upgrade derivatives is attributable to weak demand globally for adhesives and road markings applications. Price remained under pressure from competitive alternative pricing in gum rosin and hydrocarbons. In addition, sales in the TOFA and derivatives were negatively impacted by weakness in mining, oilfield demand, and automotive applications. The revenue decline resulted in a 15.0% and 7.5% decrease in Performance Chemicals and Adhesives sales volumes, respectively, partially offset by a 2.4% increase in Tires sales volumes. The negative effect from changes in currency exchange rates between the periods was $3.8 million.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Chemical segment generated $29.8 million of Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) compared to $41.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by lower sales volumes and rosin ester pricing, and to a lesser degree higher average raw material costs. The negative effect from changes in currency exchange rates between the periods was $0.1 million. See a reconciliation of GAAP operating income to non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA below.

CASH FLOW AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, consolidated net debt (total debt less cash) decreased by $59.1 million compared to December 31, 2018.

Summary of principal amounts for indebtedness and a reconciliation of Kraton debt to Kraton net debt (non-GAAP) and consolidated net debt (non-GAAP):



September 30, 2019



June 30, 2019



December 31, 2018



(In thousands)

Kraton debt

$

1,401,027





$

1,456,625





$

1,441,614



KFPC(1)(2) loans

104,328





109,931





125,501



Consolidated debt

1,505,355





1,566,556





1,567,115















Kraton cash

77,047





58,650





79,251



KFPC(1) cash

6,213





5,204





6,640



Consolidated cash

83,260





63,854





85,891















Consolidated net debt

$

1,422,095





$

1,502,702





$

1,481,224















Effect of foreign currency on consolidated net debt

32,331





3,800







Consolidated net debt excluding effect of foreign currency

$

1,454,426





$

1,506,502







Effect of share buyback program

(10,000)





(5,000)







Consolidated net debt excluding effect of foreign currency and share buyback program

$

1,444,426





$

1,501,502







__________________________________________________

(1)

Kraton Formosa Polymers Corporation (KFPC) joint venture, located in Mailiao, Taiwan, which we own a 50% stake in and consolidate within our financial statements.

(2)

KFPC executed revolving credit facilities to provide funding for working capital requirements and/or general corporate purposes. These are in addition to the 5.5 billion NTD KFPC Loan Agreement.

OUTLOOK

Market fundamentals including demand in China and broader Asia, as well as in Europe and North America, weakened notably as the third quarter of 2019 progressed. Based upon our expectation that market conditions will not improve for the balance of the year, we now expect full year 2019 Adjusted EBITDA to be 10-15% below the lower end of our previous guidance range of $370 to $390 million.

On a full-year basis we now expect to reduce consolidated net debt by $120 to $140 million, excluding the effect of foreign currency and activity under our share repurchase authorization.

With regard to the strategic review of our Cariflex business, the process is still ongoing, and we are targeting completion of the review process within the next few weeks.

We have not reconciled Adjusted EBITDA guidance to net income (loss) because we do not provide guidance for net income (loss) or for items that we do not consider indicative of our on-going performance, including, but not limited to, transaction costs and production downtime, as certain of these items are out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. We have not reconciled consolidated net debt guidance to debt due to high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections that are impacted by future decisions and actions. The actual amount of such reconciling items will have a significant impact if they were included in our Adjusted EBITDA and net debt. Accordingly, a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure guidance to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures is not available without unreasonable effort.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This press release includes the use of both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures are EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share and, Consolidated Net Debt. Tables included in this earnings release reconcile each of these non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure. For additional information on the impact of the spread between the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") basis of accounting and estimated current replacement cost ("ECRC"), see Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.

We consider these non-GAAP financial measures to be important supplemental measures of our performance and believe they are frequently used by investors, securities analysts, and other interested parties in the evaluation of our performance including period-to-period comparisons and/or that of other companies in our industry. Further, management uses these measures to evaluate operating performance, and our incentive compensation plan bases incentive compensation payments on our Adjusted EBITDA performance and attainment of net debt reduction, along with other factors. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and in some cases can vary substantially from other measures of our performance. You should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results under U.S. GAAP in the United States.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin: For our consolidated results, EBITDA represents net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. For each reporting segment, EBITDA represents operating income before depreciation and amortization, and earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures. Among other limitations EBITDA does not: reflect the significant interest expense on our debt or reflect the significant depreciation and amortization expense associated with our long-lived assets; and EBITDA included herein should not be used for purposes of assessing compliance or non-compliance with financial covenants under our debt agreements. The calculation of EBITDA in our debt agreements includes adjustments, such as extraordinary, non-recurring or one-time charges, proforma cost savings, certain non-cash items, turnaround costs, and other items included in the definition of EBITDA in the debt agreements. Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. As an analytical tool, Adjusted EBITDA is subject to all the limitations applicable to EBITDA. We prepare Adjusted EBITDA by eliminating from EBITDA the impact of a number of items we do not consider indicative of our on-going performance, including the spread between FIFO and ECRC, but you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. In addition, due to volatility in raw material prices, Adjusted EBITDA may, and often does, vary substantially from EBITDA and other performance measures, including net income calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue (for each reporting segment or on a consolidated basis, if applicable). Because of these and other limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business.

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share: We prepare Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share by eliminating from Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share the impact of a number of non-recurring items we do not consider indicative of our on-going performance, including the spread between FIFO and ECRC.

Consolidated Net Debt: We define consolidated net debt as total consolidated debt (including debt of KFPC) less consolidated cash and cash equivalents. Management uses consolidated net debt to determine our outstanding debt obligations that would not readily be satisfied by its cash and cash equivalents on hand. Management believes that using consolidated net debt is useful to investors in determining our leverage since we could choose to use cash and cash equivalents to retire debt. Consolidated Net Debt, as adjusted for foreign exchange impact accounts for the FX effect on the Euro Tranche of our Term Loan.

CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST INFORMATION

Kraton has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss third quarter 2019 financial results. Kraton invites you to listen to the conference call, which will be broadcast live over the internet at www.kraton.com, by selecting the "Investor Relations" link at the top of the home page and then selecting "Events" from the Investor Relations menu on the Investor Relations page.

You may also listen to the conference call by telephone by contacting the conference call operator 5 to 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and asking for the "Kraton Conference Call – Passcode: Earnings Call." U.S./Canada dial-in 800-857-6511. International dial-in #: 210-839-8886.

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on October 24, 2019 through 1:59 a.m. (Eastern Time) on November 25, 2019. To hear a replay of the call over the Internet, access Kraton's Website at www.kraton.com by selecting the "Investor Relations" link at the top of the home page and then selecting "Events" from the Investor Relations menu on the Investor Relations page. To hear a telephonic replay of the call, dial 800-480-3547 (toll free) or 203-369-1551 (toll).

ABOUT KRATON CORPORATION

Kraton Corporation KRA is a leading global specialty chemicals company that manufactures styrenic block copolymers, specialty polymers, and high-value performance products primarily derived from pine wood pulping co-products. Kraton's polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants and lubricants, and medical, packaging, automotive, paving and roofing applications. As the largest global provider in the pine chemicals industry, the company's pine-based specialty products are sold into adhesives and tire markets, and it produces and sells a broad range of performance chemicals into markets that include fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, coatings, roads, construction, metalworking fluids and lubricants, inks, and mining. Kraton offers its products to a diverse customer base in numerous countries worldwide.

Kraton, the Kraton logo and design, and Cariflex are all trademarks of Kraton Polymers LLC or its affiliates.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release includes forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, beliefs, expectations, and current views with respect to, among other things, future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are often characterized by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "target," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "may," "intends," "plans", "on track", or "anticipates," or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions, including, but not limited to, our expectations with respect to full-year 2019 Adjusted EBITDA results, 2019 consolidated net debt reduction, the impact to us of global market conditions, and the timeline of our strategic review of our Cariflex business.

All forward-looking statements in this press release are made based on management's current expectations and estimates, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, including but not limited to "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors" and "Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" therein, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and include, but are not limited to, risks related to: Kraton's ability to repay its indebtedness and risk associated with incurring additional indebtedness; Kraton's reliance on third parties for the provision of significant operating and other services; conditions in, and risk associated with operating in, the global economy and capital markets; fluctuations in raw material costs; natural disasters and weather conditions; limitations in the availability of raw materials; competition in Kraton's end-use markets; fluctuations in global tariffs and logistics costs, and other factors of which we are currently unaware or deem immaterial. In addition, to the extent any inconsistency or conflict exists between the information included in this report and the information included in our prior reports and other filings with the SEC, the information contained in this report updates and supersede such information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we assume no obligation to update such information in light of new information or future events.

KRATON CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)





Three Months Ended September 30,



Nine Months Ended September 30,



2019



2018



2019



2018

Revenue

$

444,221





$

523,105





$

1,395,912





$

1,563,892



Cost of goods sold

342,942





368,844





1,058,429





1,091,844



Gross profit

101,279





154,261





337,483





472,048



Operating expenses:















Research and development

10,367





10,597





31,091





31,868



Selling, general, and administrative

32,272





36,150





111,623





116,848



Depreciation and amortization

34,804





35,117





98,230





105,633



Gain on insurance proceeds

(14,250)









(32,850)







(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets

(17)





3





(17)





363



Operating income

38,103





72,394





129,406





217,336



Other income (expense)

4,235





(740)





3,559





(2,960)



Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt









210





(79,921)



Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture

102





100





363





357



Interest expense, net

(19,214)





(20,143)





(57,494)





(74,835)



Income before income taxes

23,226





51,611





76,044





59,977



Income tax benefit (expense)

(2,311)





(8,334)





1,881





(8,743)



Consolidated net income

20,915





43,277





77,925





51,234



Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(2,222)





(928)





(5,356)





(1,743)



Net income attributable to Kraton

$

18,693





$

42,349





$

72,569





$

49,491



Earnings per common share:















Basic

$

0.59





$

1.33





$

2.28





$

1.55



Diluted

$

0.58





$

1.31





$

2.26





$

1.53



Weighted average common shares outstanding:















Basic

31,486





31,459





31,603





31,381



Diluted

31,823





31,834





31,914





31,810



 

KRATON CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except par value)





September 30, 2019



December 31, 2018



(unaudited)





ASSETS







Current assets:







Cash and cash equivalents

$

83,260





$

85,891



Receivables, net of allowances of $614 and $784

212,387





198,046



Inventories of products, net

407,317





410,640



Inventories of materials and supplies, net

32,119





30,843



Prepaid expenses

12,253





10,156



Other current assets

23,651





29,980



Total current assets

770,987





765,556



Property, plant, and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $646,242 and $597,785

932,649





941,476



Goodwill

771,739





772,886



Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $279,639 and $246,648

335,238





362,038



Investment in unconsolidated joint venture

11,577





12,070



Debt issuance costs

293





1,170



Deferred income taxes

5,955





10,434



Long-term operating lease assets, net

69,925







Other long-term assets

26,143





29,074



Total assets

$

2,924,506





$

2,894,704



LIABILITIES AND EQUITY







Current liabilities:







Current portion of long-term debt

$

56,784





$

45,321



Accounts payable-trade

161,848





182,153



Other payables and accruals

104,597





100,695



Due to related party

17,564





20,918



Total current liabilities

340,793





349,087



Long-term debt, net of current portion

1,417,794





1,487,298



Deferred income taxes

132,496





127,827



Long-term operating lease liabilities

52,594







Other long-term liabilities

161,063





182,893



Total liabilities

2,104,740





2,147,105











Equity:







Kraton stockholders' equity:







Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued







Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; 31,707 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019; 31,917 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018

317





319



Additional paid in capital

390,207





385,921



Retained earnings

485,955





420,597



Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(94,209)





(91,699)



Total Kraton stockholders' equity

782,270





715,138



Noncontrolling interest

37,496





32,461



Total equity

819,766





747,599



Total liabilities and equity

$

2,924,506





$

2,894,704



 

KRATON CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)





Nine Months Ended September 30,



2019



2018

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES







Consolidated net income

$

77,925





$

51,234



Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:







Depreciation and amortization

98,230





105,633



Lease amortization

17,164







Amortization of debt original issue discount

808





1,938



Amortization of debt issuance costs

3,501





4,571



(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment

(17)





363



(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt

(210)





79,921



Earnings from unconsolidated joint venture, net of dividends received

80





188



Deferred income tax provision

8,604





3,581



Release of uncertain tax positions

(17,739)







Gain on insurance proceeds of capital expenditures

(3,948)







Share-based compensation

8,158





7,620



Decrease (increase) in:







Accounts receivable

(19,682)





(63,068)



Inventories of products, materials, and supplies

(5,550)





(47,393)



Other assets

4,295





8,065



Increase (decrease) in:







Accounts payable-trade

(16,187)





5,869



Other payables and accruals

(20,715)





(19,057)



Other long-term liabilities

(12,317)





(2,584)



Due to related party

(3,634)





(292)



Net cash provided by operating activities

118,766





136,589



CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES







Kraton purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(76,298)





(66,047)



KFPC purchase of property, plant, and equipment

(319)





(1,592)



Purchase of software and other intangibles

(7,274)





(4,630)



Gain on insurance proceeds

3,948







Net cash used in investing activities

(79,943)





(72,269)



CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES







Proceeds from debt

57,941





731,540



Repayments of debt

(67,251)





(796,863)



KFPC proceeds from debt

33,262





24,918



KFPC repayments of debt

(53,147)





(48,084)



Capital lease payments

(126)





(785)



Purchase of treasury stock

(12,727)





(6,051)



Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

1,642





3,133



Settlement of interest rate swap





2,584



Debt issuance costs





(11,113)



Net cash used in financing activities

(40,406)





(100,721)



Effect of exchange rate differences on cash

(1,048)





(1,143)



Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(2,631)





(37,544)



Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

85,891





89,052



Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

83,260





$

51,508



 

KRATON CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KRATON AND OPERATING INCOME TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)





Three Months Ended September 30, 2019



Three Months Ended September 30, 2018



Polymer



Chemical



Total



Polymer



Chemical



Total

Net income attributable to Kraton









18,693













42,349



Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest









2,222













928



Consolidated net income









20,915













43,277



Add (deduct):























Income tax benefit









2,311













8,334



Interest expense, net









19,214













20,143



Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture









(102)













(100)



Other income (expense)









(4,235)













740



Operating income

18,269





19,834





38,103





44,899





27,495





72,394



Add (deduct):























Depreciation and amortization

14,982





19,822





34,804





17,554





17,563





35,117



Other income (expense)

(502)





4,737





4,235





(958)





218





(740)



Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture

102









102





100









100



EBITDA (a)

32,851





44,393





77,244





61,595





45,276





106,871



Add (deduct):























Transaction, acquisition related costs, restructuring, and other costs (b)

1,672





244





1,916





689





(177)





512



Hurricane related costs (c)





2,220





2,220















Hurricane reimbursements (d)





(13,841)





(13,841)















KFPC startup costs (e)

3,019









3,019















Sale of emissions credits (f)





(4,601)





(4,601)















Non-cash compensation expense

2,659









2,659





2,495









2,495



Spread between FIFO and ECRC

10,103





1,337





11,440





(7,771)





(3,456)





(11,227)



Adjusted EBITDA

50,304





29,752





80,056





57,008





41,643





98,651



__________________________________________________

(a)

We finalized our claim associated with Hurricane Michael during the third quarter of 2019. We received proceeds of $14.3 million, which is included in EBITDA as a gain on insurance.

(b)

Charges related to the evaluation of acquisition transactions, severance expenses, and other restructuring related charges.

(c)

Incremental costs related to Hurricane Michael, which are recorded in cost of goods sold. As we finalized our claim for reimbursement of incremental costs incurred, we have identified an additional $1.4 million of costs incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Additionally, we incurred direct costs due to the impacts of Hurricane Dorian of $0.8 million which are recorded in cost of goods sold. The Hurricane Dorian direct costs are limited to the three months ended September 30, 2019 and will not continue into the fourth quarter of 2019.

(d)

Reimbursement of incremental costs related to Hurricane Michael, which is recorded in gain on insurance proceeds.

(e)

Startup costs related to the joint venture company, KFPC.

(f)

We recorded a gain of $4.6 million in other income (expense) related to the sale of emissions credits accumulated by our Swedish Chemical legal entity.

 

KRATON CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO KRATON AND OPERATING INCOME TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)





Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019



Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018



Polymer



Chemical



Total



Polymer



Chemical



Total

Net income attributable to Kraton









$

72,569













$

49,491



Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest









5,356













1,743



Consolidated net income









77,925













51,234



Add (deduct):























Income tax (benefit) expense









(1,881)













8,743



Interest expense, net









57,494













74,835



Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture









(363)













(357)



(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt









(210)













79,921



Other income (expense)









(3,559)













2,960



Operating income

$

62,498





$

66,908





$

129,406





$

137,930





$

79,406





$

217,336



Add (deduct):























Depreciation and amortization

43,296





54,934





98,230





52,914





52,719





105,633



Other income (expense)

(1,547)





5,106





3,559





(3,600)





640





(2,960)



Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt

210









210





(79,921)









(79,921)



Earnings of unconsolidated joint venture

363









363





357









357



EBITDA (a)

104,820





126,948





231,768





107,680





132,765





240,445



Add (deduct):























Transaction, acquisition related costs, restructuring, and other costs (b)

4,781





808





5,589





2,062





(963)





1,099



(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt

(210)









(210)





79,921









79,921



Hurricane related costs (c)





15,025





15,025















Hurricane reimbursements (d)





(26,561)





(26,561)















KFPC startup costs (e)

3,019









3,019





897









897



Sale of emissions credits (f)





(4,601)





(4,601)















Non-cash compensation expense

8,158









8,158





7,620









7,620



Spread between FIFO and ECRC

38,067





1,294





39,361





(27,711)





(9,371)





(37,082)



Adjusted EBITDA

$

158,635





$

112,913





$

271,548





$

170,469





$

122,431





$

292,900



__________________________________________________

(a)

Included in EBITDA is a $32.9 million gain on insurance, fully offsetting the lost margin in the first quarter of 2019, and reimbursement for a portion of the direct costs we have incurred to date related to Hurricane Michael.

(b)

Charges related to the evaluation of acquisition transactions, severance expenses, and other restructuring related charges.

(c)

Incremental costs related to Hurricane Michael, which are recorded in cost of goods sold. As we finalized our claim for reimbursement of incremental costs incurred, we have identified an additional $14.2 million of costs incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Additionally, we incurred direct costs due to the impacts of Hurricane Dorian of $0.8 million which are recorded in cost of goods sold. The Hurricane Dorian direct costs are limited to the three months ended September 30, 2019 and will not continue into the fourth quarter of 2019.

(d)

Reimbursement of incremental costs related to Hurricane Michael, which is recorded in gain on insurance proceeds.

(e)

Startup costs related to the joint venture company, KFPC.

(f)

We recorded a gain of $4.6 million in other income (expense) related to the sale of emissions credits accumulated by our Swedish Chemical legal entity.

 

KRATON CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

(Unaudited)





Three Months Ended September 30,



Nine Months Ended September 30,



2019



2018



2019



2018

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$

0.58





$

1.31





$

2.26





$

1.53



Transaction, acquisition related costs, restructuring, and other costs (a)

0.04





0.02





0.13





0.03



(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt









(0.01)





1.89



Hurricane related costs (b)

0.15









0.55







Hurricane reimbursements (c)

(0.44)









(0.83)







KFPC startup costs (d)

0.04









0.04





0.01



Sale of emissions credits (e)

(0.14)









(0.14)







Spread between FIFO and ECRC

0.29





(0.31)





0.99





(0.97)



Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (non-GAAP)

$

0.52





$

1.02





$

2.99





$

2.49



__________________________________________________

(a)

Charges related to the evaluation of acquisition transactions, severance expenses, and other restructuring related charges.

(b)

Incremental costs related to Hurricane Michael, which are recorded in cost of goods sold. As we finalized our claim for reimbursement of incremental costs incurred, we have identified an additional $14.2 million of costs incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Additionally, we incurred direct costs due to the impacts of Hurricane Dorian of $0.8 million which are recorded in cost of goods sold. The Hurricane Dorian direct costs are limited to the three months ended September 30, 2019 and will not continue into the fourth quarter of 2019.

(c)

Reimbursement of incremental costs related to Hurricane Michael, which is recorded in gain on insurance proceeds.

(d)

Startup costs related to the joint venture company, KFPC.

(e)

We recorded a gain of $4.6 million in other income (expense) related to the sale of emissions credits accumulated by our Swedish Chemical legal entity.

 

POLYMER SEGMENT RECONCILIATION OF GROSS PROFIT TO ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)





Three Months Ended September 30,



Nine Months Ended September 30,



2019



2018



2019



2018

Gross profit

$

58,478





$

90,205





$

191,230





$

281,482



















Add (deduct):















KFPC startup costs (a)

3,019









3,019







Non-cash compensation expense

159





149





489





457



Spread between FIFO and ECRC

10,103





(7,771)





38,067





(27,711)



Adjusted gross profit (non-GAAP)

$

71,759





$

82,583





$

232,805





$

254,228



















Sales volume (kilotons)

75.8





84.2





229.8





249.5



Adjusted gross profit per ton

$

947





$

981





$

1,013





$

1,019



__________________________________________________

(a)

Startup costs related to the joint venture company, KFPC.

For further information:

H. Gene Shiels

Director of Investor Relations

(218) 504-4886

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