NewMarket Corporation Reports Results for Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2020

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  • Net Income of $95.8 Million and Earnings Per Share of $8.77 for the Third Quarter
  • Strong Market Recovery in Petroleum Additives
  • Third Quarter Net Income Includes $16.5 Million for Sale of Non-Operating Real Estate

NewMarket Corporation NEU Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas E. Gottwald, released the following earnings report of the Company's operations for the third quarter and first nine months of 2020.

Net income for the third quarter of 2020 was $95.8 million, or $8.77 per share, compared to net income of $67.8 million, or $6.06 per share, for the third quarter of 2019. Third quarter net income includes a gain of $16.5 million related to the sale of a non-operating parcel of real estate. For the first nine months of 2020, net income was $203.7 million, or $18.52 per share, compared to net income of $204.2 million or $18.26 per share, for the first nine months of last year.

Petroleum additives operating profit for the third quarter of 2020 was $102.2 million, compared to $94.8 million for the same period last year. The increase was due to lower raw material costs, selling, general, and administrative costs, and research and development costs, partially offset by changes in selling prices, higher conversion costs, and lower shipments. Petroleum additives operating profit for the first nine months of the year was $248.9 million compared to $285.6 million for the first nine months of 2019. The decrease was due to lower shipments, higher conversion costs, and changes in selling prices, partially offset by lower raw material costs, selling, general, and administrative costs, and research and development costs.

Sales for the petroleum additives segment for the third quarter of 2020 were $510.3 million, down from $550.6 million in the third quarter of 2019. The decrease was due mainly to lower shipments and selling prices. Shipments decreased 3.2% between periods, mainly driven by decreases in fuel additives shipments. Petroleum additives sales for the first nine months of the year were $1.5 billion compared to sales in the first nine months of last year of $1.6 billion. The decrease was due mainly to lower shipments and selling prices. Shipments decreased 7.5% between periods, with decreases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives shipments.

Our third quarter 2020 operating results reflected continued improvement in some of the key drivers that affect the performance of our business, consistent with what we began to see near the end of the second quarter. With gasoline consumption and miles driven continuing to show improvement and industrial production beginning to rebound, specifically related to automobile plants reopening and producing vehicles, demand for both our lubricant and fuel additives has increased steadily throughout the quarter. While our second quarter results were significantly impacted by the economic disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related government restrictions, these improvements in the third quarter of 2020 helped to drive an increase in shipments compared to the second quarter of over 25%. The pace and stability of improvement will depend heavily on economic recovery and the rate at which government restrictions are lifted and remain lifted.

During the first nine months of 2020, we funded capital expenditures of $60.1 million, paid dividends of $62.7 million, and repurchased 270,963 shares of our common stock for a total of $101.4 million.

Throughout the economic downturn associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the chemical industry and our products have been recognized as essential for the transportation of goods and services. Our operating facilities have continued to function safely during 2020. We have procedures in place at each of our facilities to help ensure the well-being of our employees, as we see our responsibility to protect their health and safety as a top priority. Because of the commitment and dedication of our employees and our ability to remain operational throughout 2020, we have been able to work closely with our customers to ensure their supply demands are met throughout this unusual period.

As we navigate the current economic downturn, our business decisions will continue to be focused on the long-term success of our company, including emphasis on satisfying customer needs, generating solid operating results, and promoting the greatest long-term value for our shareholders, customers and employees. Those decisions include investing in capital improvements and research and development in support of our customers, using cash prudently to provide shareholder value, including dividends and repurchases of common stock, and ensuring we are well-positioned to stay the course with a strong balance sheet, conservative fiscal policies, and a dedicated team. We believe the fundamentals of how we run our business – a long-term view, safety and people first culture, customer-focused solutions, technology-driven product offerings, and a world-class supply chain capability – will continue to be beneficial for all our stakeholders.

Sincerely,

Thomas E. Gottwald

The petroleum additives segment consists of the North America (the United States and Canada), Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America), Asia Pacific, and Europe/Middle East/Africa/India (Europe or EMEAI) regions.

The Company has disclosed the non-GAAP financial measure EBITDA and the related calculation in the schedules included with this earnings release. EBITDA is defined as income from continuing operations before the deduction of interest and financing expenses, income taxes, depreciation (on property, plant and equipment) and amortization (on intangibles and lease right-of-use assets). The Company believes that even though this item is not required by or presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this additional measure enhances understanding of the Company's performance and period to period comparability. The Company believes that this item should not be considered an alternative to net income determined under GAAP.

As a reminder, a conference call and Internet webcast is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, October 29, 2020, to review third quarter 2020 financial results. You can access the conference call live by dialing 1-844-407-9500 (domestic) or 1-862-298-0850 (international) and requesting the NewMarket conference call. To avoid delays, callers should dial in five minutes early. A teleconference replay of the call will be available until November 5, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. EST by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (domestic) or 1-919-882-2331 (international). The replay ID number is 38031. The call will also be broadcast via the Internet and can be accessed through the Company's website at www.NewMarket.com or www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2001/38031. A webcast replay will be available for 30 days.

NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries Afton Chemical Corporation and Ethyl Corporation, develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. From custom-formulated additive packages to market-general additives, the NewMarket family of companies provides the world with the technology to make engines run smoother, machines last longer, and fuels burn cleaner.

Some of the information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although NewMarket's management believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations.

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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the availability of raw materials and distribution systems; disruptions at production facilities, including single-sourced facilities; hazards common to chemical businesses; the ability to respond effectively to technological changes in our industry; failure to protect our intellectual property rights; sudden or sharp raw material price increases; competition from other manufacturers; current and future governmental regulations; the gain or loss of significant customers; failure to attract and retain a highly-qualified workforce; an information technology system failure or security breach; the occurrence or threat of extraordinary events, including natural disasters; terrorist attacks and health-related epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic; risks related to operating outside of the United States; political, economic, and regulatory factors concerning our products; the impact of substantial indebtedness on our operational and financial flexibility; the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; resolution of environmental liabilities or legal proceedings; limitation of our insurance coverage; our inability to realize expected benefits from investment in our infrastructure or from recent or future acquisitions, or our inability to successfully integrate recent or future acquisitions into our business; the underperformance of our pension assets resulting in additional cash contributions to our pension plans; and other factors detailed from time to time in the reports that NewMarket files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Part II. Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020, which are available to shareholders upon request.

You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by NewMarket in the foregoing discussion speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this discussion, or elsewhere, might not occur.

NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT RESULTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited)

 

 

 

Third Quarter Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2020

 

2019

 

2020

 

2019

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petroleum additives

 

$

510,280

 

 

$

550,626

 

 

$

1,476,355

 

 

$

1,644,129

 

All other

 

 

2,589

 

 

 

5,191

 

 

 

6,795

 

 

 

11,721

 

Total

 

$

512,869

 

 

$

555,817

 

 

$

1,483,150

 

 

$

1,655,850

 

Segment operating profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petroleum additives

 

$

102,186

 

 

$

94,765

 

 

$

248,918

 

 

$

285,620

 

All other

 

 

2,015

 

 

 

(77

)

 

 

1,951

 

 

 

92

 

Segment operating profit

 

 

104,201

 

 

 

94,688

 

 

 

250,869

 

 

 

285,712

 

Corporate unallocated expense

 

 

(5,565

)

 

 

(6,473

)

 

 

(15,263

)

 

 

(15,842

)

Interest and financing expenses

 

 

(6,466

)

 

 

(6,987

)

 

 

(20,575

)

 

 

(22,740

)

Other income (expense), net

 

 

25,448

 

 

 

6,230

 

 

 

39,933

 

 

 

17,827

 

Income before income tax expense

 

$

117,618

 

 

$

87,458

 

 

$

254,964

 

 

$

264,957

 

Net income

 

$

95,794

 

 

$

67,805

 

 

$

203,684

 

 

$

204,184

 

Earnings per share - basic and diluted

 

$

8.77

 

 

$

6.06

 

 

$

18.52

 

 

$

18.26

 

NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited)

 

 

 

Third Quarter Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2020

 

2019

 

2020

 

2019

Net sales

 

$

512,869

 

 

$

555,817

 

 

$

1,483,150

 

 

$

1,655,850

 

Cost of goods sold

 

346,262

 

 

393,090

 

 

1,038,898

 

 

1,169,421

 

Gross profit

 

166,607

 

 

162,727

 

 

444,252

 

 

486,429

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

34,690

 

 

38,122

 

 

105,837

 

 

109,916

 

Research, development, and testing expenses

 

33,113

 

 

36,387

 

 

102,168

 

 

106,748

 

Operating profit

 

98,804

 

 

88,218

 

 

236,247

 

 

269,765

 

Interest and financing expenses, net

 

6,466

 

 

6,987

 

 

20,575

 

 

22,740

 

Other income (expense), net

 

25,280

 

 

6,227

 

 

39,292

 

 

17,932

 

Income before income tax expense

 

117,618

 

 

87,458

 

 

254,964

 

 

264,957

 

Income tax expense

 

21,824

 

 

19,653

 

 

51,280

 

 

60,773

 

Net income

 

$

95,794

 

 

$

67,805

 

 

$

203,684

 

 

$

204,184

 

Earnings per share - basic and diluted

 

$

8.77

 

 

$

6.06

 

 

$

18.52

 

 

$

18.26

 

Cash dividends declared per share

 

$

1.90

 

 

$

1.90

 

 

$

5.70

 

 

$

5.40

 

NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands except share amounts, unaudited)

 

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

December 31,

2019

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

117,701

 

 

$

144,397

 

Trade and other accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses

 

 

328,677

 

 

 

335,826

 

Inventories

 

 

370,104

 

 

 

365,938

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

37,880

 

 

 

33,237

 

Total current assets

 

 

854,362

 

 

 

879,398

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

 

 

648,685

 

 

 

635,439

 

Intangibles (net of amortization) and goodwill

 

 

130,423

 

 

 

131,880

 

Prepaid pension cost

 

 

145,450

 

 

 

133,848

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

58,420

 

 

 

60,505

 

Deferred charges and other assets

 

 

42,782

 

 

 

44,062

 

Total assets

 

$

1,880,122

 

 

$

1,885,132

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

187,572

 

 

$

178,773

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

74,797

 

 

 

77,350

 

Dividends payable

 

 

18,444

 

 

 

19,217

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

5,362

 

 

 

10,632

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

13,270

 

 

 

14,036

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

9,454

 

 

 

8,887

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

308,899

 

 

 

308,895

 

Long-term debt

 

 

608,702

 

 

 

642,941

 

Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent

 

 

45,004

 

 

 

46,792

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

 

193,991

 

 

 

203,406

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,156,596

 

 

 

1,202,034

 

Shareholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

Common stock and paid-in capital (with no par value; issued and outstanding shares - 10,921,389 at September 30, 2020 and 11,188,549 at December 31, 2019)

 

 

287

 

 

 

1,965

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(162,898

)

 

 

(162,748

)

Retained earnings

 

 

886,137

 

 

 

843,881

 

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

723,526

 

 

 

683,098

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$

1,880,122

 

 

$

1,885,132

 

NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA

(In thousands, unaudited)

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2020

 

2019

Net income

 

$

203,684

 

 

$

204,184

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

63,045

 

 

 

65,500

 

Cash pension and postretirement contributions

 

 

(7,717

)

 

 

(7,308

)

Working capital changes

 

 

(33,493

)

 

 

(35,997

)

Deferred income tax expense

 

 

5,405

 

 

 

3,982

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(60,133

)

 

 

(37,132

)

Net repayments under revolving credit facility

 

 

(34,678

)

 

 

(126,262

)

Repurchases of common stock

 

 

(101,434

)

 

 

0

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(62,667

)

 

 

(60,418

)

Proceeds from sale of land

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

0

 

Gain on sale of land

 

 

(16,483

)

 

 

0

 

All other

 

 

(2,225

)

 

 

382

 

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

$

(26,696

)

 

$

6,931

 

NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(In thousands, unaudited)

 

 

 

Third Quarter Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2020

 

2019

 

2020

 

2019

Net Income

 

$

95,794

 

 

$

67,805

 

 

$

203,684

 

 

$

204,184

 

Add:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and financing expenses, net

 

6,466

 

 

6,987

 

 

20,575

 

 

22,740

 

Income tax expense

 

21,824

 

 

19,653

 

 

51,280

 

 

60,773

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

20,414

 

 

21,500

 

 

61,982

 

 

64,646

 

EBITDA

 

$

144,498

 

 

$

115,945

 

 

$

337,521

 

 

$

352,343

 

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