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QUAKER HOUGHTON ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

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Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) reported Q3 2024 financial results with net sales of $462.3 million, down 6% from Q3 2023. The company posted net income of $32.3 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.81. Adjusted EBITDA was $78.6 million with a 17.0% margin. The decline in sales was attributed to a 4% decrease in selling price and product mix, 1% decline in sales volumes due to soft market conditions, and 1% unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation. The company maintained strong cash flow, generating $141.5 million year-to-date, with a net leverage ratio of 1.6x.

Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre del 2024 con vendite nette di 462,3 milioni di dollari, in calo del 6% rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023. L'azienda ha registrato un utile netto di 32,3 milioni di dollari e un utile per azione diluita di 1,81 dollari. L'EBITDA rettificato è stato di 78,6 milioni di dollari con un margine del 17,0%. Il calo delle vendite è stato attribuito a una diminuzione del 4% nei prezzi di vendita e nella combinazione dei prodotti, a un calo del 1% dei volumi di vendita dovuto a condizioni di mercato sfavorevoli e a un impatto negativo dell'1% dalla traduzione delle valute estere. L'azienda ha mantenuto un forte flusso di cassa, generando 141,5 milioni di dollari da inizio anno, con un rapporto di indebitamento netto di 1,6x.

Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) reportó resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024 con ventas netas de 462,3 millones de dólares, una caída del 6% respecto al tercer trimestre de 2023. La compañía reportó una ganancia neta de 32,3 millones de dólares y ganancias por acción diluida de 1,81 dólares. El EBITDA ajustado fue de 78,6 millones de dólares con un margen del 17,0%. La disminución en las ventas se atribuyó a una caída del 4% en los precios de venta y la mezcla de productos, una disminución del 1% en los volúmenes de ventas debido a condiciones de mercado suaves y un impacto desfavorable del 1% debido a la traducción de monedas extranjeras. La empresa mantuvo un fuerte flujo de efectivo, generando 141,5 millones de dólares desde el inicio del año, con un ratio de apalancamiento neto de 1,6x.

Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR)은 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 보고하며 순매출이 4억 6,230만 달러로 2023년 3분기 대비 6% 감소했습니다. 이 회사는 순이익 3,230만 달러와 희석 주당순이익이 1.81달러를 기록했습니다. 조정된 EBITDA는 7,860만 달러였으며, 마진은 17.0%였습니다. 매출 감소는 판매 가격과 제품 조합의 4% 감소, 시장 조건 부진으로 인한 판매량 1% 감소, 외환 환산에서의 1% 불리한 영향을 받았기 때문입니다. 회사는 연초부터 강한 현금흐름을 유지하며 1억 4,150만 달러를 창출하였고, 순 부채비율은 1.6배였습니다.

Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le troisième trimestre 2024 avec des ventes nettes de 462,3 millions de dollars, en baisse de 6% par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a enregistré un revenu net de 32,3 millions de dollars et un bénéfice par action diluée de 1,81 dollar. L'EBITDA ajusté s'élevait à 78,6 millions de dollars avec une marge de 17,0%. La baisse des ventes a été attribuée à une diminution de 4% des prix de vente et de la combinaison des produits, à une baisse de 1% des volumes de vente en raison de conditions de marché difficiles et à un impact défavorable de 1% dû à la conversion des devises étrangères. L'entreprise a maintenu un flux de trésorerie solide, générant 141,5 millions de dollars depuis le début de l'année, avec un ratio d'endettement net de 1,6x.

Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) hat die Finanzzahlen für das dritte Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht, mit Nettoumsätzen von 462,3 Millionen Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 6% im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2023 entspricht. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen Nettogewinn von 32,3 Millionen Dollar und einen Gewinn je verwässerter Aktie von 1,81 Dollar. Das bereinigte EBITDA betrug 78,6 Millionen Dollar mit einer Marge von 17,0%. Der Rückgang der Umsätze wurde auf einen Preisrückgang von 4% und eine Veränderung der Produktmischung, einen Rückgang des Verkaufsvolumens um 1% aufgrund schwacher Marktbedingungen und einen ungünstigen Einfluss von 1% durch Währungsumrechnungen zurückgeführt. Das Unternehmen behielt einen starken Cashflow bei und erwirtschaftete seit Jahresbeginn 141,5 Millionen Dollar, mit einem Netto-Verschuldungsgrad von 1,6x.

Positive
  • Strong cash flow generation of $141.5 million YTD
  • Healthy net leverage ratio of 1.6x
  • Maintained consistent volumes through new business wins
  • Improved segment operating margins year-to-date
Negative
  • 6% decline in net sales to $462.3 million
  • 4% decrease in selling price and product mix
  • 7% decrease in adjusted EBITDA to $78.6 million
  • Continued soft end market conditions affecting Americas and EMEA segments

Insights

The Q3 2024 results show mixed signals for Quaker Houghton. Net sales declined 6% to $462.3 million, with earnings per share at $1.81, down from $1.87 in Q3 2023. However, several positive indicators emerge: strong cash flow generation of $141.5 million year-to-date, a healthy net leverage ratio of 1.6% and maintained adjusted EBITDA margins at 17%.

The company's portfolio simplification and cost discipline strategies are yielding results, evidenced by improved segment operating margins year-to-date. The balance sheet remains robust with $212.1 million in cash and manageable debt levels. Share repurchases of $22.9 million year-to-date signal management's confidence in the company's valuation.

While near-term challenges persist in end markets, particularly in automotive and industrial applications, new business wins are helping offset volume declines. The company's strategic focus on efficiency and productivity improvements positions it well for market recovery.

Regional performance analysis reveals strategic insights: Asia/Pacific showing resilience with volume growth and new business wins, while Americas and EMEA face headwinds from softer industrial demand. The 4% decline in selling prices, primarily due to index-based customer contracts, suggests pricing power challenges but also potential margin recovery as raw material costs stabilize.

The company's market position remains strong in industrial process fluids, with geographic diversification providing some buffer against regional weaknesses. The continuation of soft end market conditions through year-end may pressure near-term results, but the company's focus on new business development and operational efficiency should support sustainable growth as markets recover.

  • Q3'24 net sales of $462.3 million, net income of $32.3 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.81
  • Q3'24 non-GAAP net income of $34.0 million and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $1.89
  • Delivered adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margins of $78.6 million and 17.0% respectively in Q3'24
  • Generated $141.5 million of operating cash flow YTD; Net leverage ratio of 1.6x

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Houghton ("the Company") (NYSE: KWR), the global leader in industrial process fluids, announced its third quarter 2024 results today. 


Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,

($ in thousands, except per share data)

2024


2023


2024


2023

Net sales

$           462,274


$           490,612


$      1,395,600


$      1,486,204

Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation

32,346


33,670


102,458


92,550

Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation common shareholders – diluted

1.81


1.87


5.70


5.14

Non-GAAP net income *

33,981


36,928


109,886


105,694

Non-GAAP Earnings per diluted share *

1.89


2.05


6.11


5.87

Adjusted EBITDA *

78,562


84,381


246,135


243,414


*   Refer to the Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations section below for additional information

 

Third Quarter 2024 Consolidated Results

Net sales in the third quarter of 2024 were $462.3 million, a decline of approximately 6% compared to $490.6 million in the third quarter of 2023. This result was due to a decrease in selling price and product mix of approximately 4%, which is primarily attributable to the impact of index based customer contracts, a decline in sales volumes of approximately 1% primarily reflecting a continuation of soft end market conditions, partially offset by new business wins, and an unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation of 1%.

The Company reported net income in the third quarter of 2024 of $32.3 million, or $1.81 per diluted share, compared to net income of $33.7 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2023. Excluding non-recurring and non-core items in each period, the Company's non-GAAP net income and earnings per diluted share were $34.0 million and $1.89 respectively in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $36.9 million and $2.05 respectively in the prior year. The Company generated adjusted EBITDA of $78.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, a decrease of 7% compared to $84.4 million in the third quarter of 2023, primarily driven by the decline in net sales as mentioned above.

Andy Tometich, Chief Executive Officer and President, commented, "The third quarter once again highlighted the resilience of Quaker Houghton. While end market conditions softened compared to the second quarter of 2024, our volumes remained consistent, driven by new business wins across our portfolio. We continue to perform well on our financial and operational priorities. Our segment operating margins have improved year-to-date, as we simplify our portfolio, and remain disciplined with our costs and investments, balancing our long-term objectives with the near-term market environment.

"Looking ahead, we anticipate the current difficult market conditions will likely persist through the end of the year. Our focus remains on executing on what we can control, driving efficiencies and productivity for our Company and our customers. We are confident in the long-term positive fundamentals of the industry we serve and will further advance our enterprise strategy. Our investments will strengthen our ability to continue to deliver above market growth, especially as end markets recover. Additionally, our balance sheet and cash generation remain strong, providing avenues to accelerate our growth and enhance shareholder value."

Third Quarter 2024 Segment Results

The Company's third quarter 2024 operating performance for each of its three reportable segments: (i) Americas; (ii) EMEA; and (iii) Asia/Pacific, is further described below. 


Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Net Sales *








Americas

$         220,275


$         245,899


$         673,546


$         750,531

EMEA

134,135


139,620


410,558


435,602

Asia/Pacific

107,864


105,093


311,496


300,071

Total net sales

$         462,274


$         490,612


$      1,395,600


$      1,486,204

Segment operating earnings *








Americas

$           62,121


$           69,148


$         193,027


$         204,280

EMEA

24,644


27,922


80,867


81,076

Asia/Pacific

30,656


30,963


92,033


86,604

Total segment operating earnings

$         117,421


$         128,033


$         365,927


$         371,960


*   Refer to the Segment Measures and Reconciliations section below for additional information

Net sales in the Asia/Pacific segment increased in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due to an increase in sales volumes and a favorable impact of foreign currency translation, partially offset by a decline in selling price and product mix. Net sales in the Americas segment declined in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due to a decline in sales volumes and selling price and product mix, and an unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. Net sales in the EMEA segment declined in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 due to a decline in selling price and product mix, partially offset by an increase in sales volumes and a favorable impact of foreign currency translation.

The decline in selling price and product mix in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 primarily reflects the impact of our index-based customer contracts. Sales volumes increased in the Asia/Pacific segment primarily due to continued new business wins and a modest improvement in market conditions. The Americas and EMEA segments continue to be impacted by a continuation of softer end market conditions, for metal and metalworking applications, compared to the prior year, partially offset by new business wins.

Compared to the second quarter of 2024, net sales in the Americas and EMEA segments declined due to lower sales volumes, reflecting continued and broad end market challenges, particularly for automotive and industrial applications. Net sales in the Asia/Pacific segment increased compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to an increase in sales volumes, driven by new business wins, partially offset by a decline in selling price and product mix. The impact of foreign currency translation was favorable to the EMEA and Asia/Pacific segments and unfavorable in the Americas segment, compared to the prior quarter.

Operating earnings decreased in all segments in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year. Segment operating margins increased in the Americas segment and declined in the EMEA and Asia/Pacific segments in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year. Operating earnings and operating margins declined in all segments in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2024.

Cash Flow and Liquidity Highlights

Net cash provided by operating activities was $141.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $199.5 million for the same period in 2023.  The Company's operating cash flow reflects higher outflows to fund ongoing working capital requirements. 

As of September 30, 2024, the Company's total gross debt was $740.6 million and its cash and cash equivalents was $212.1 million, which resulted in net debt of approximately $528.6 million. The Company's net debt divided by its trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA was approximately 1.6x. In the third quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased 89,088 shares for approximately $14.6 million and 138,000 shares for approximately $22.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations

The information included in this press release includes non-GAAP (unaudited) financial information that includes EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies – adjusted, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information as they enhance a reader's understanding of the Company's financial performance and facilitate a comparison among fiscal periods, as the non-GAAP financial measures exclude items that are not indicative of future operating performance or not considered core to the Company's operations. Non-GAAP results are presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our definitions of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies – adjusted, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share as discussed and reconciled below to the most comparable respective GAAP measures, may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. 

The Company presents EBITDA which is calculated as net income attributable to the Company before depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, and taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies. The Company also presents adjusted EBITDA which is calculated as EBITDA plus or minus certain items that are not indicative of future operating performance or not considered core to the Company's operations. In addition, the Company presents non-GAAP operating income which is calculated as operating income plus or minus certain items that are not considered indicative of future operating performance or not considered core to the Company's operations. Adjusted EBITDA margin and non-GAAP operating margin are calculated as the percentage of adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP operating income to consolidated net sales, respectively. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide transparent and useful information and are widely used by investors, analysts, and peers in our industry as well as by management in assessing the operating performance of the Company on a consistent basis. 

Additionally, the Company presents non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share as additional performance measures. Non-GAAP net income is calculated as adjusted EBITDA, defined above, less depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, and taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies, in each case adjusted, as applicable, for any depreciation, amortization, interest or tax impacts resulting from the non-core items identified in the reconciliation of net income attributable to the Company to adjusted EBITDA. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share is calculated as non-GAAP net income per diluted share as accounted for under the "two-class share method." The Company believes that non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share provide transparent and useful information and are widely used by investors, analysts, and peers in our industry as well as by management in assessing the operating performance of the Company on a consistent basis. 

As it relates to future projections for the Company as well as other forward-looking information contained in this press release, the Company has not provided guidance for comparable GAAP measures or a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure because it is unable to determine with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain significant items necessary to calculate such measures without unreasonable effort. These items include, but are not limited to, certain non-recurring or non-core items the Company may record that could materially impact net income. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on the U.S. GAAP reported results for the guidance period. 

The Company's reference to trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA within this press release refers to the twelve month period ended September 30, 2024 adjusted EBITDA of $323.1 million, which consists of (i) the nine months ended September 30, 2024 adjusted EBITDA of $246.1 million, as presented in the non-GAAP reconciliations below, and (ii) the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 adjusted EBITDA of $320.4 million, as presented in the non-GAAP reconciliations included in the Company's fourth quarter and full year 2023 results press release dated February 29, 2024, less (iii) the nine months ended September 30, 2023 adjusted EBITDA of $243.4 million, as presented in the non-GAAP reconciliations below. 

Certain of the prior period non-GAAP financial measures presented in the following tables have been adjusted to conform with current period presentation. The following tables reconcile the Company's non-GAAP financial measures (unaudited) to their most directly comparable GAAP (unaudited) financial measures (dollars in thousands unless otherwise noted, except per share amounts):


Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,

Non-GAAP Operating Income and Margin Reconciliations:

2024


2023


2024


2023

Operating income

$        51,718


$        59,518


$       165,693


$       166,242

Restructuring and related charges, net

2,610


1,019


4,787


6,034

Strategic planning (credits) expenses

(181)


1,093


(290)


3,759

Customer insolvency costs



1,522


Other charges

43


206


1,535


855

Non-GAAP operating income

$        54,190


$        61,836


$       173,247


$       176,890

Non-GAAP operating margin (%)

11.7 %


12.6 %


12.4 %


11.9 %

 

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and
Non-GAAP Net Income Reconciliations:

Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,

2024


2023


2024


2023

Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation

$        32,346


$        33,670


$       102,458


$         92,550

Depreciation and amortization (a)

21,423


20,866


63,907


62,210

Interest expense, net

10,347


12,781


31,925


38,744

Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies (b)

12,167


13,593


40,453


36,956

EBITDA

76,283


80,910


238,743


230,460

Equity income in a captive insurance company

(285)


(756)


(1,266)


(748)

Restructuring and related charges, net

2,610


1,019


4,787


6,034

Strategic planning (credits) expenses

(181)


1,093


(290)


3,759

Customer insolvency costs



1,522


Facility remediation recoveries




(1,014)

Product liability claim costs



896


Business interruption insurance proceeds

(1,000)



(1,000)


Currency conversion impacts of hyper-inflationary economies

624


1,229


333


2,869

Other charges

511


886


2,410


2,054

Adjusted EBITDA

$        78,562


$        84,381


$       246,135


$       243,414

Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)

17.0 %


17.2 %


17.6 %


16.4 %









Adjusted EBITDA

$        78,562


$        84,381


$       246,135


$       243,414

Less: Depreciation and amortization (a)

21,423


20,866


63,907


62,210

Less: Interest expense, net

10,347


12,781


31,925


38,744

Less: Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies - adjusted (b)

12,811


13,806


40,417


36,766

Non-GAAP net income

$        33,981


$        36,928


$       109,886


$       105,694

 


Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,

Non-GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share Reconciliations:

2024


2023


2024


2023

GAAP earnings per diluted share attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation common shareholders

$                1.81


$                1.87


$                5.70


$                5.14

Equity income in a captive insurance company per diluted share

(0.02)


(0.04)


(0.07)


(0.04)

Restructuring and related charges, net per diluted share

0.11


0.04


0.20


0.25

Strategic planning (credits) expenses per diluted share

(0.01)


0.04


(0.01)


0.17

Customer insolvency costs per diluted share



0.06


Facility remediation recoveries per diluted share




(0.05)

Product liability claim costs per diluted share



0.04


Business interruption insurance proceeds per diluted share

(0.04)



(0.04)


Currency conversion impacts of hyper-inflationary economies per diluted share

0.04


0.07


0.02


0.16

Other charges per diluted share

0.02


0.04


0.10


0.08

Impact of certain discrete tax items per diluted share

(0.02)


0.03


0.11


0.16

Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share

$                1.89


$                2.05


$                6.11


$                5.87



a.

 Depreciation and amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 includes approximately $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, of amortization expense recorded within equity in net income of associated companies in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, which is attributable to the amortization of the fair value step up for the Company's 50% interest in a joint venture in Korea as a result of required purchase accounting. 

b.

 Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies – adjusted includes the Company's tax expense adjusted for the impact of any current and deferred income tax expense (benefit), as applicable, of the reconciling items presented in the reconciliation of Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation to adjusted EBITDA, above, determined utilizing the applicable rates in the taxing jurisdictions in which these adjustments occurred, subject to deductibility. This caption also includes the impact of specific tax charges and benefits in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, which the Company does not consider core to the Company's operations or indicative of future performance. 

 

Segment Measures and Reconciliations

Segment operating earnings for each of the Company's reportable segments are comprised of the segment's net sales less directly related Cost of goods sold ("COGS") and Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A"). Operating expenses not directly attributable to the net sales of each respective segment, such as certain corporate and administrative costs and Restructuring and related charges, net, are not included in segment operating earnings. Other items not specifically identified with the Company's reportable segments include Interest expense, net and Other income (expense), net. 

The following table presents information about the performance of the Company's reportable segments (dollars in thousands):


Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Net Sales








Americas

$         220,275


$         245,899


$         673,546


$         750,531

EMEA

134,135


139,620


410,558


$         435,602

Asia/Pacific

107,864


105,093


311,496


$         300,071

Total net sales

$         462,274


$         490,612


$      1,395,600


$      1,486,204

Segment operating earnings








Americas

$           62,121


$           69,148


$         193,027


$         204,280

EMEA

24,644


27,922


80,867


$           81,076

Asia/Pacific

30,656


30,963


92,033


$           86,604

Total segment operating earnings

117,421


128,033


365,927


371,960

Restructuring and related charges, net

(2,610)


(1,019)


(4,787)


(6,034)

Non-operating and administrative expenses

(47,778)


(52,280)


(149,538)


(154,001)

Depreciation of corporate assets and amortization

(15,315)


(15,216)


(45,909)


(45,683)

Operating income

51,718


59,518


165,693


166,242

Other income (expense), net

783


(2,713)


2,285


(8,558)

Interest expense, net

(10,347)


(12,781)


(31,925)


(38,744)

Income before taxes and equity in net income of associated companies

$           42,154


$           44,024


$         136,053


$         118,940

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that fall under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. We have based these forward-looking statements on assumptions, projections and expectations about future events that we believe are reasonable based on currently available information, including statements regarding the potential effects of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East; inflation and global supply chain constraints on the Company's business, results of operations, and financial condition; our expectation that we will maintain sufficient liquidity and remain in compliance with the terms of the Company's credit facility; expectations about future demand and raw material costs; and statements regarding the impact of increased raw material costs and pricing initiatives. These forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, intentions, financial condition, results of operations, future performance, and business, which may differ materially from our actual results, including but not limited to the potential benefits of acquisitions and divestitures, the impacts on our business as a result of global supply chain constraints, and our current and future results and plans and statements that include the words "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "outlook, "target", "possible", "potential", "plan" or similar expressions. A major risk is that demand for the Company's products and services is largely derived from the demand for its customers' products, which subjects the Company to uncertainties related to downturns in a customer's business and unanticipated customer production slowdowns and shutdowns. Other major risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to inflationary pressures, including the potential for significant increases in raw material costs; supply chain disruptions; customer financial instability; high interest rates and the possibility of economic recession; economic and political disruptions particularly in light of numerous elections globally and the possibility of regime changes, including the impacts of the military conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East; legislative and regulatory developments including changes to existing laws and regulations, or the way they are interpreted, applied or enforced; tariffs, trade restrictions, and the economic and other sanctions imposed by other nations on Russia and Belarus and/or other government organizations; suspensions of activities in Russia by many multinational companies and the potential expansion of military activity; foreign currency fluctuations; significant changes in applicable tax rates and regulations; future terrorist attacks and other acts of violence; the impacts of consolidation in our industry, including loss or consolidation of a major customer; and the potential occurrence of cyber-security breaches, cyber-security attacks and other technology outages and security incidents. Furthermore, the Company is subject to the same business cycles as those experienced by our customers in the steel, automobile, aircraft, industrial equipment, aluminum and durable goods industries. Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company and its operations that are subject to change based on various important factors, some of which are beyond our control. These risks, uncertainties, and possible inaccurate assumptions relevant to our business could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. All forward-looking statements included in this press release, including expectations about business conditions during 2024 and future periods, are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this press release, which may change. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. For more information regarding these risks and uncertainties as well as certain additional risks that we face, refer to the Risk Factors section, which appears in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and in subsequent reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not intend to, and we disclaim any duty or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events or for any other reason. This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 

Conference Call

As previously announced, the Company's investor conference call to discuss its third quarter of 2024 performance is scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference call, together with supplemental information, can be accessed through the Company's Investor Relations website at investors.quakerhoughton.com. You can also access the conference call by dialing 877-269-7756. 

About Quaker Houghton

Quaker Houghton is the global leader in industrial process fluids. With a presence around the world, including operations in over 25 countries, our customers include thousands of the world's most advanced and specialized steel, aluminum, automotive, aerospace, offshore, container, mining, and metalworking companies. Our high-performing, innovative and sustainable solutions are backed by best-in-class technology, deep process knowledge and customized services. With approximately 4,400 employees, including chemists, engineers and industry experts, we partner with our customers to improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next. Quaker Houghton is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, located near Philadelphia in the United States. Visit quakerhoughton.com to learn more. 

Quaker Chemical Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands, except per share data)






Three Months Ended
September 30,


Nine Months Ended
September 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Net sales

$         462,274


$         490,612


$      1,395,600


$      1,486,204

Cost of goods sold

289,725


307,265


865,770


951,716

Gross profit

172,549


183,347


529,830


534,488

Selling, general and administrative expenses

118,221


122,810


359,350


362,212

Restructuring and related charges, net

2,610


1,019


4,787


6,034

Operating income

51,718


59,518


165,693


166,242

Other income (expense), net

783


(2,713)


2,285


(8,558)

Interest expense, net

(10,347)


(12,781)


(31,925)


(38,744)

Income before taxes and equity in net income of associated companies

42,154


44,024


136,053


118,940

Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies

12,167


13,593


40,453


36,956

Income before equity in net income of associated companies

29,987


30,431


95,600


81,984

Equity in net income of associated companies

2,385


3,279


6,940


10,660

Net income

32,372


33,710


102,540


92,644

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

26


40


82


94

Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation

$           32,346


$           33,670


$         102,458


$           92,550

Per share data:








Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation common shareholders – basic

$                1.81


$                1.87


$                5.71


$                5.15

Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation common shareholders – diluted

$                1.81


$                1.87


$                5.70


$                5.14

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

17,837,858


17,908,754


17,889,168


17,889,444

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

17,864,335


17,921,274


17,909,967


17,906,153

 

Quaker Chemical Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands, except par value)






September 30,
2024


December 31,
2023

ASSETS




Current assets




Cash and cash equivalents

$          212,074


$         194,527

Accounts receivable, net

422,732


444,950

Inventories

244,988


233,857

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

62,059


54,555

Total current assets

941,853


927,889





Property, plant and equipment, net

215,555


207,811

Right-of-use lease assets

35,408


38,614

Goodwill

532,523


512,518

Other intangible assets, net

874,806


896,721

Investments in associated companies

103,444


101,151

Deferred tax assets

12,172


10,737

Other non-current assets

19,920


18,770

Total assets

$       2,735,681


$      2,714,211





LIABILITIES AND EQUITY




Current liabilities




Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt

$            38,787


$           23,444

Accounts payable

191,788


184,813

Dividends payable

8,658


8,186

Accrued compensation

38,741


55,194

Accrued restructuring

1,727


3,350

Accrued pension and postretirement benefits

2,182


2,208

Other accrued liabilities

89,462


90,315

Total current liabilities

371,345


367,510





Long-term debt

700,648


730,623

Long-term lease liabilities

20,610


22,937

Deferred tax liabilities

143,219


146,957

Non-current accrued pension and postretirement benefits

25,752


29,457

Other non-current liabilities

27,837


31,805

Total liabilities

1,289,411


1,329,289





Equity




Common stock $1 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding

    September 30, 2024 – 17,852,066 shares; December 31, 2023 – 17,991,988 shares

17,852


17,992

Capital in excess of par value

928,156


940,101

Retained earnings

628,103


550,641

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(128,448)


(124,415)

Total Quaker shareholders' equity

1,445,663


1,384,319

Noncontrolling interest

607


603

Total equity

1,446,270


1,384,922

Total liabilities and equity

$       2,735,681


$      2,714,211

 

Quaker Chemical Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited; Dollars in thousands)




Nine Months Ended
September 30,


2024


2023

Cash flows from operating activities




Net income

$         102,540


$           92,644

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:




Amortization of debt issuance costs

1,059


1,059

Depreciation and amortization

63,159


61,434

Equity in undistributed earnings of associated companies, net of dividends

1,045


(7,486)

Deferred income taxes

(7,934)


(1,591)

Deferred compensation and other, net

(1,428)


1,076

Share-based compensation

12,413


11,189

Restructuring and related charges, net

4,787


6,034

Pension and other postretirement benefits

(3,956)


(2,000)

(Decrease) increase in cash from changes in current assets and current liabilities, net of acquisitions:




Accounts receivable

20,625


22,133

Inventories

(10,875)


30,607

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(7,912)


(9,771)

Accrued restructuring

(6,397)


(7,914)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(25,612)


2,046

Net cash provided by operating activities

141,514


199,460

Cash flows from investing activities




Investments in property, plant and equipment

(19,337)


(25,794)

Payments related to acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(39,302)


Proceeds from disposition of assets

2,798


Net cash used in investing activities

(55,841)


(25,794)

Cash flows from financing activities




Payments of long-term debt

(48,600)


(14,075)

Borrowings (payments) on revolving credit facilities, net

30,500


(112,835)

(Payments) borrowings on other debt, net

(842)


797

Dividends paid

(24,523)


(23,459)

Shares purchased under share repurchase programs

(22,906)


Other stock related activity

(631)


(953)

Net cash used in financing activities

(67,002)


(150,525)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash

(1,124)


(5,746)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

17,547


17,395

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

194,527


180,963

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

$         212,074


$         198,358

 

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FAQ

What were Quaker Houghton's (KWR) Q3 2024 earnings per share?

Quaker Houghton reported earnings per diluted share of $1.81 and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $1.89 in Q3 2024.

How much revenue did Quaker Houghton (KWR) generate in Q3 2024?

Quaker Houghton generated net sales of $462.3 million in Q3 2024, down 6% from $490.6 million in Q3 2023.

What was Quaker Houghton's (KWR) adjusted EBITDA margin in Q3 2024?

Quaker Houghton's adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.0% in Q3 2024.

How much operating cash flow did Quaker Houghton (KWR) generate in 2024 YTD?

Quaker Houghton generated $141.5 million in operating cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

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