NewMarket Corporation Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2023 Results

• Second Quarter Net Income of $99.6 Million and Earnings Per Share of $10.36
• First Half Petroleum Additives Operating Profit of $264.2 Million
• 7% Increase in Dividend Declared During the Second Quarter

 

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas E. Gottwald, released the following earnings report of the Company’s operations for the second quarter and first half of 2023.

Net income for the second quarter of 2023 was $99.6 million compared to net income of $66.5 million for the second quarter of 2022. Second quarter 2023 earnings per share increased to $10.36, up from $6.54 per share in the same period last year. For the first half of 2023, net income was $197.2 million, or $20.45 per share, compared to net income of $125.8 million, or $12.28 per share, for the first half of 2022.

Petroleum additives sales for the second quarter of 2023 were $684.0 million, compared to $721.0 million for the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to lower shipments, partially offset by increased selling prices. Petroleum additives operating profit for the second quarter of 2023 was $132.1 million, compared to $91.2 million for the second quarter of 2022. The increase in operating profit was mainly due to increased selling prices, partially offset by lower shipments and higher operating costs. Shipments were down 16.7% between quarterly periods, with decreases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives shipments. All regions contributed to the decrease in lubricant additives shipments, while North America was the primary contributor to the decrease in fuel additives shipments.

Petroleum additives sales for the first half of both 2023 and 2022 were $1.4 billion. Petroleum additives operating profit for the first half of 2023 was $264.2 million, compared to $178.1 million for the first half of 2022. The increase in operating profit was a result of increased selling prices, partially offset by lower shipments and higher operating and raw material costs. Shipments decreased 16.1% when comparing the first half of 2023 to the same period in 2022, with decreases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives shipments in all regions. Shipments have been lower than our expectations over the last few quarters, as we continue to see the effects of customer destocking and global economic weakness.

The petroleum additives operating margin for the rolling four quarters ended June 30, 2023 was 16.8%, which is back within our historical range and reflects the benefits of our focus on cost control and margin recovery. However, we are still challenged by higher operating costs due to the ongoing inflationary environment. Cost control and margin management remain high priorities for us.

We generated solid cash flows in the first half of 2023 and continue to operate with low leverage. Our working capital improved by $52.5 million, we paid dividends of $41.9 million, which included a 7% increase to our quarterly dividend rate, and we repurchased 119,075 shares of our common stock for $42.9 million (of which $14.4 million was spent in the second quarter of 2023). Our Net Debt to EBITDA ratio decreased to 1.4 as of June 30, 2023, a significant improvement over the December 31, 2022 ratio of 2.0.

We continue to make decisions to promote long-term value for our shareholders and customers, and we remain focused on our long-term objectives. We believe the fundamentals of how we run our business - a long-term view, safety-first culture, customer-focused solutions, technology-driven product offerings, and 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 measures EBITDA, Net Debt, and Net Debt to EBITDA, as well as the related calculations 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). Net Debt is defined as long-term debt, including current maturities, less cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. Net Debt to EBITDA is defined as Net Debt divided by EBITDA for the rolling four quarters ended as of the specified date. The Company believes that even though these items are not required by or presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), these additional measures enhance understanding of the Company’s performance and period to period comparability. The Company believes that these items should not be considered an alternative to our results determined under GAAP.

As a reminder, a conference call and Internet webcast is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 27, 2023, to review second quarter 2023 financial results. You can access the conference call live by dialing 1-888-506-0062 (domestic) or 1-973-528-0011 (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 August 3, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EDT by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (domestic) or 1-919-882-2331 (international). The replay passcode number is 48659. 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/2001/48659. 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.

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, sharp, or prolonged raw material price increases; competition from other manufacturers; current and future governmental regulations; the 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, wars 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 future acquisitions, or our inability to successfully integrate 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is 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)
		Second Quarter Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
			2023				2022				2023				2022
Net Sales:
Petroleum additives		$	683,969			$	721,021			$	1,383,960			$	1,381,325
All other			1,161				2,618				3,959				4,866
Total		$	685,130			$	723,639			$	1,387,919			$	1,386,191
Segment operating profit:
Petroleum additives		$	132,138			$	91,185			$	264,206			$	178,107
All other			(1,022	)			(262	)			(1,997	)			(164	)
Segment operating profit			131,116				90,923				262,209				177,943
Corporate unallocated expense			(6,810	)			(7,332	)			(13,301	)			(11,222	)
Interest and financing expenses			(10,255	)			(7,084	)			(21,028	)			(16,490	)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			0				0				0				(7,545	)
Other income (expense), net			10,659				9,101				21,978				16,429
Income before income tax expense		$	124,710			$	85,608			$	249,858			$	159,115
Net income		$	99,624			$	66,472			$	197,207			$	125,790
Earnings per share - basic and diluted		$	10.36			$	6.54			$	20.45			$	12.28

NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited)
		Second Quarter Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
			2023			2022			2023			2022
Net sales		$	685,130		$	723,639		$	1,387,919		$	1,386,191
Cost of goods sold			489,492			566,163			994,237			1,073,552
Gross profit			195,638			157,476			393,682			312,639
Selling, general, and administrative expenses			37,438			38,489			77,285			74,111
Research, development, and testing expenses			33,958			35,396			67,114			71,647
Operating profit			124,242			83,591			249,283			166,881
Interest and financing expenses, net			10,255			7,084			21,028			16,490
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			0			0			0			7,545
Other income (expense), net			10,723			9,101			21,603			16,269
Income before income tax expense			124,710			85,608			249,858			159,115
Income tax expense			25,086			19,136			52,651			33,325
Net income		$	99,624		$	66,472		$	197,207		$	125,790
Earnings per share - basic and diluted		$	10.36		$	6.54		$	20.45		$	12.28
Cash dividends declared per share		$	2.25		$	2.10		$	4.35		$	4.20

NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts, unaudited)
		June 30, 2023				December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	130,923			$	68,712
Trade and other accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses			436,250				453,692
Inventories			537,380				631,383
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			35,550				38,338
Total current assets			1,140,103				1,192,125
Property, plant, and equipment, net			655,864				659,998
Intangibles (net of amortization) and goodwill			125,424				126,069
Prepaid pension cost			318,765				302,584
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net			62,381				62,417
Deferred charges and other assets			63,607				63,625
Total assets		$	2,366,144			$	2,406,818
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	222,969			$	273,289
Accrued expenses			72,923				89,508
Dividends payable			18,898				17,850
Income taxes payable			8,522				16,109
Operating lease liabilities			14,525				15,569
Other current liabilities			11,201				11,562
Total current liabilities			349,038				423,887
Long-term debt			916,179				1,003,737
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent			47,715				46,968
Other noncurrent liabilities			160,472				169,819
Total liabilities			1,473,404				1,644,411
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock and paid-in capital (with no par value; issued and outstanding shares - 9,589,239 at June 30, 2023 and 9,702,147 at December 31, 2022)			0				0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(54,757	)			(71,995	)
Retained earnings			947,497				834,402
Total shareholders' equity			892,740				762,407
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$	2,366,144			$	2,406,818

NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA
(In thousands, unaudited)
		Six Months Ended June 30,
			2023				2022
Net income		$	197,207			$	125,790
Depreciation and amortization			40,558				41,670
Loss on early extinguishment of debt			0				7,545
Loss on marketable securities			0				2,977
Cash pension and postretirement contributions			(5,020	)			(4,863	)
Working capital changes			52,494				(114,665	)
Deferred income tax benefit			(11,301	)			(21,036	)
Purchases of marketable securities			0				(787	)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities			0				372,846
Capital expenditures			(26,006	)			(27,807	)
Redemption of 4.10% senior notes			0				(350,000	)
Cash costs of 4.10% senior notes redemption			0				(7,099	)
Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit facility			(88,000	)			121,000
Repurchases of common stock			(42,864	)			(90,782	)
Dividends paid			(41,879	)			(42,860	)
All other			(12,978	)			(15,742	)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		$	62,211			$	(3,813	)

NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, unaudited)
Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA)
		Second Quarter Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
			2023			2022			2023			2022
Net Income		$	99,624		$	66,472		$	197,207		$	125,790
Add:
Interest and financing expenses, net			10,255			7,084			21,028			16,490
Income tax expense			25,086			19,136			52,651			33,325
Depreciation and amortization			19,897			20,251			39,863			40,855
EBITDA		$	154,862		$	112,943		$	310,749		$	216,460
Net Debt to EBITDA
								June 30,			December 31,
								2023			2022
Long-term debt, including current maturities								$	916,179		$	1,003,737
Less: Cash and cash equivalents									130,923			68,712
Net Debt								$	785,256		$	935,025
								Rolling Four Quarters Ended
								June 30,			December 31,
								2023			2022
Net Income								$	350,955		$	279,538
Add:
Interest and financing expenses, net									39,740			35,202
Income tax expense									87,522			68,196
Depreciation and amortization									79,783			80,775
EBITDA-Rolling Four Quarters								$	558,000		$	463,711
Net Debt to EBITDA									1.4			2.0

 

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Investor Relations

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Fax: 804.788.5688

Email: investorrelations@newmarket.com

Source: NewMarket Corporation