Graphic Packaging Holding Company Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results; Strengthening Leadership in Fiber-Based Consumer Packaging with New Coated Recycled Paperboard Mill Investment
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK) reported strong financial performance for 2022, with Net Sales increasing 32% to $9,440 million and Net Income rising to $522 million from $204 million in 2021. Earnings per Share reached $1.69, compared to $0.68 the previous year. The company announced an investment of approximately $1 billion in a new coated recycled paperboard mill to enhance its position as a leading producer in North America. Despite challenges from inflation and a winter storm impacting production, Adjusted EBITDA grew 52% to $1,600 million. The company aims to further reduce net leverage from 3.2x to 2.5x by the end of 2023.
- Net Sales increased 32% to $9,440 million for 2022.
- Net Income rose significantly to $522 million from $204 million in 2021.
- Earnings per Diluted Share improved to $1.69, up from $0.68.
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 52% to $1,600 million for the full year.
- Net debt decreased by $526 million to $5,133 million.
- Investment of approximately $1 billion planned for a new paperboard mill.
- Net Income for Q4 2022 was impacted by $25 million in special charges.
- Fourth quarter 2022 Adjusted EBITDA was adversely affected by a $20 million impact from a winter storm.
2022 Highlights
Net Sales were versus$9,440 million in the prior year.$7,156 million - Net Organic Sales increased
3% from the prior year. - Net Income was
versus$522 million in the prior year.$204 million - Earnings per Diluted Share were
versus$1.69 in the prior year.$0.68 - Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share were
versus$2.33 in the prior year.$1.31 - Adjusted EBITDA was
versus$1,600 million in the prior year.$1,056 million - Net debt was
versus$5,133 million at prior year end.$5,659 million - Year-end net leverage was 3.2x versus proforma 4.6x at prior year end.
Investing to Strengthen Leadership in
- New coated recycled paperboard (CRB) mill will support growing demand and extend position as the lowest-cost, highest-quality paperboard producer in
North America . Investment of approximately over three years will be internally funded with operating cash flow.$1 billion
Fourth quarter 2022 Net Income was impacted by a net
Full year 2022 Net Income was impacted by a net
The Company's EVP and CFO,
Doss concluded, "We remain committed to our Vision 2025 goals and are pleased with our progress to date. Investments such as the CRB machine in
Operating Results
EBITDA
EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2022 was
EBITDA for the full year 2022 was
Other Results
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities was
Total Debt (Long-Term, Short-Term and Current Portion) decreased
At
Net Interest Expense was
Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2022 were
Fourth quarter 2022 Income Tax Expense was
Please note that a tabular reconciliation of Net Organic Sales, Net Organic Sales Growth, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow and Total Net Debt is attached to this release.
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Forward Looking Statements
Any statements of the Company's expectations in this press release, including but not limited to guidance regarding 2023 Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS and Net Leverage at year-end as well as statements regarding the new CRB machine in
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Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||
In millions, except per share amounts | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
Net Sales | $ 2,386 | $ 1,988 | $ 9,440 | $ 7,156 | ||
Cost of Sales | 1,895 | 1,701 | 7,610 | 6,085 | ||
Selling, General and Administrative | 205 | 149 | 774 | 528 | ||
Other (Income) Expense, Net | 13 | (4) | 19 | (2) | ||
Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges and Exit Activities, Net | 5 | 59 | 131 | 138 | ||
Income from Operations | 268 | 83 | 906 | 407 | ||
Nonoperating Pension and Postretirement Benefit Income | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | ||
Interest Expense, Net | (54) | (35) | (197) | (123) | ||
Income before Income Taxes and Equity Income of Unconsolidated Entity | 216 | 49 | 716 | 289 | ||
Income Tax Expense | (60) | (10) | (194) | (74) | ||
Income before Equity Income of Unconsolidated Entity | 156 | 39 | 522 | 215 | ||
Equity Income of Unconsolidated Entity | — | — | — | 1 | ||
Net Income | $ 156 | $ 39 | $ 522 | $ 216 | ||
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | — | — | — | (12) | ||
Net Income Attributable to | $ 156 | $ 39 | $ 522 | $ 204 | ||
Net Income Per Share Attributable to | $ 0.51 | $ 0.13 | $ 1.69 | $ 0.69 | ||
Net Income Per Share Attributable to | $ 0.50 | $ 0.13 | $ 1.69 | $ 0.68 | ||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Basic | 308.5 | 308.6 | 308.8 | 297.1 | ||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 309.4 | 309.3 | 309.5 | 297.9 |
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In millions, except share and per share amounts |
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ASSETS | |||
Current Assets: | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ 150 | $ 172 | |
Receivables, Net | 879 | 859 | |
Inventories, Net | 1,606 | 1,387 | |
Other Current Assets | 71 | 84 | |
Total Current Assets | 2,706 | 2,502 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 4,579 | 4,677 | |
Goodwill | 1,979 | 2,015 | |
Intangible Assets, Net | 717 | 868 | |
Other Assets | 347 | 395 | |
Total Assets | $ 10,328 | $ 10,457 | |
LIABILITIES | |||
Current Liabilities: | |||
Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | $ 53 | $ 279 | |
Accounts Payable | 1,123 | 1,125 | |
Other Accrued Liabilities | 757 | 645 | |
Total Current Liabilities | 1,933 | 2,049 | |
Long-Term Debt | 5,200 | 5,515 | |
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities | 668 | 579 | |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | 377 | 421 | |
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Preferred Stock, par value | — | — | |
Common Stock, par value | 3 | 3 | |
Capital in Excess of Par Value | 2,054 | 2,046 | |
Retained Earnings | 469 | 66 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (377) | (224) | |
Total Graphic Packaging Holding Company Shareholders' Equity | 2,149 | 1,891 | |
Noncontrolling Interest | 1 | 2 | |
Total Equity | 2,150 | 1,893 | |
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 10,328 | $ 10,457 |
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Twelve Months Ended | |||
In millions | 2022 | 2021 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Net Income | $ 522 | $ 216 | |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities: | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | 553 | 489 | |
Amortization of Deferred Debt Issuance Costs | 9 | 9 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | 131 | 55 | |
Amount of Postretirement Expense Greater Than Funding | (18) | (24) | |
Impairment Charges related to Divestiture | 96 | — | |
Other, Net | 15 | 93 | |
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net of Acquisitions | (218) | (229) | |
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 1,090 | 609 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Capital Spending | (522) | (775) | |
Packaging Machinery Spending | (27) | (27) | |
Acquisition of Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | — | (1,704) | |
Beneficial Interest on Sold Receivables | 125 | 130 | |
Beneficial Interest Obtained in Exchange for Proceeds | (6) | (11) | |
Other, Net | (5) | (5) | |
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (435) | (2,392) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Repurchase of Common Stock | (28) | — | |
Payments on Debt | (14) | (16) | |
Retirement of Long-Term Debt | (250) | (1,626) | |
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt | — | 2,965 | |
Redemption of Noncontrolling Interest | — | (150) | |
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facilities | 3,929 | 4,485 | |
Payments on Revolving Credit Facilities | (4,195) | (3,649) | |
IP Tax Receivable Agreement Payment | — | (109) | |
Debt Issuance Costs | — | (27) | |
Repurchase of Common Stock related to Share-Based Payments | (18) | (15) | |
Dividends and Distributions Paid to GPIP Partner | (92) | (92) | |
Other, Net | 2 | 12 | |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | (666) | 1,778 | |
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash | (6) | (2) | |
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (17) | (7) | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year | 172 | 179 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year (includes | $ 155 | $ 172 |
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The tables below set forth the calculation of the Company's earnings before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, including pension amortization ("EBITDA"), Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow, Net Leverage Ratio, Total Net Debt and Net Organic Sales Growth. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income exclude charges associated with: the Company's business combinations, facility shutdowns, and other special charges. The Company's management believes that the presentation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow, Net Leverage Ratio and Net Organic Sales Growth provides useful information to investors because these measures are regularly used by management in assessing the Company's performance. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow, Net Leverage Ratio, and Net Organic Sales Growth are financial measures not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow, Net Leverage Ratio and Net Organic Sales Growth should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered substitutes for or superior to GAAP results. In addition, our EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Adjusted Cash Flow, Net Leverage Ratio and Net Organic Sales Growth may not be comparable to Adjusted EBITDA or similarly titled measures utilized by other companies since such other companies may not calculate such measures in the same manner as we do.
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||
In millions, except per share amounts | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||
Net Income Attributable to | $ 156 | $ 39 | $ 522 | $ 204 | |||
Add (Subtract): | |||||||
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | — | — | — | 12 | |||
Income Tax Expense | 60 | 10 | 194 | 74 | |||
Equity Income of Unconsolidated Entity | — | — | — | (1) | |||
Interest Expense, Net | 54 | 35 | 197 | 123 | |||
Depreciation and Amortization | 138 | 134 | 556 | 494 | |||
EBITDA | 408 | 218 | 1,469 | 906 | |||
Charges Associated with Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges (a) | 5 | 67 | 131 | 150 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 413 | $ 285 | $ 1,600 | $ 1,056 | |||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (Adjusted EBITDA/ | 17.3 % | 14.3 % | 16.9 % | 14.8 % | |||
Net Income Attributable to | $ 156 | $ 39 | $ 522 | $ 204 | |||
Charges Associated with Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges (a) | 5 | 67 | 131 | 150 | |||
Accelerated Depreciation Related to Exit Activities | — | 3 | 7 | 17 | |||
Tax Impact of Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges, Accelerated Depreciation and Other Tax Items | 5 | (13) | (4) | (28) | |||
Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax | — | — | — | (2) | |||
Amortization Related to Purchased Intangible Assets, Net of Tax | 15 | 15 | 66 | 49 | |||
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to | $ 181 | $ 111 | $ 722 | $ 390 | |||
Adjusted Earnings Per Share - Basic (b) | $ 0.59 | $ 0.36 | $ 2.34 | $ 1.31 | |||
Adjusted Earnings Per Share - Diluted (b) | $ 0.59 | $ 0.36 | $ 2.33 | $ 1.31 |
(a) | For the three and twelve months ended |
(b) | Excludes amortization related to purchased intangibles. |
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Twelve Months Ended | |||||
December 31, | |||||
In millions | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Net Income | $ 522 | $ 204 | $ 167 | ||
Add (Subtract): | |||||
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | — | 12 | 36 | ||
Income Tax Expense | 194 | 74 | 42 | ||
Equity Income of Unconsolidated Entity | — | (1) | (1) | ||
Interest Expense, Net | 197 | 123 | 129 | ||
Depreciation and Amortization | 556 | 494 | 481 | ||
EBITDA | 1,469 | 906 | 854 | ||
Charges Associated with Business Combinations and Shutdown, Other Special Charges and Exit Activities | 131 | 150 | 62 | ||
Pension Plan Settlement Charge | — | — | 154 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA | 1,600 | 1,056 | 1,070 | ||
December 31, | |||||
Calculation of Net Debt: | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Short-Term Debt and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt | $ 53 | $ 279 | $ 497 | ||
Long-Term Debt(a) | 5,230 | 5,552 | 3,169 | ||
Less: | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | (150) | (172) | (179) | ||
Total Net Debt | $ 5,133 | $ 5,659 | $ 3,487 | ||
Net Leverage Ratio (Total Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA) | 3.21 | 5.36 | 3.26 |
(a) Excludes unamortized deferred debt issue costs. |
Twelve Months Ended | |||
In millions | 2022 | 2021 | |
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ 1,090 | $ 609 | |
Net Cash Receipts from Receivables Sold included in Investing Activities | 119 | 119 | |
Cash Payments Associated with Business Combinations, Shutdown and Other Special Charges and Exit Activities | 40 | 155 | |
Adjusted Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ 1,249 | $ 883 | |
Capital Spending | (549) | (802) | |
Adjusted Cash Flow | $ 700 | $ 81 |
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Calculation of Net Organic Sales Growth: | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||
In millions | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
$ 2,386 | 1,988 | $ 9,440 | $ 7,156 | |||
Open Market Paperboard Sales (Paperboard Mills Segment) | (357) | (275) | (1,290) | (1,007) | ||
Impact of Purchased Sales from Acquisitions (a) | — | 87 | — | 928 | ||
Impact of Pricing (b) | (251) | — | (977) | — | ||
Impact of Foreign Exchange (c) | 37 | — | 129 | — | ||
Net Organic Sales | $ 1,815 | $ 1,800 | $ 7,302 | $ 7,077 | ||
Net Organic Sales Growth | 0.8 % | 3.2 % |
(a) Purchased Sales from Acquisitions represents the prior year sales from acquired companies adjusted for current year currency impact. |
(b) Represents pricing from converting sales, including price recovery from acquisitions. |
(c) Impact of Foreign Exchange is measured as the increase or decrease in sales for the current period by applying prior period foreign currency exchange rates to present a constant currency comparison to prior periods. |
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