Olin Announces First Quarter 2021 Results
Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) reported a net income of $243.6 million for Q1 2021, a significant recovery from a loss of $80 million in Q1 2020. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $540.4 million, aided by a $99.9 million financial gain from Winter Storm Uri. Sales jumped to $1,918.8 million, up from $1,425.1 million year-over-year. The company anticipates adjusted EBITDA for 2021 between $1.8 billion and $2.1 billion, driven by price increases in various chemical products. Olin declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20, marking its 378th consecutive payout.
- Q1 2021 net income of $243.6 million versus a net loss of $80 million in Q1 2020.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $540.4 million, a record high, compared to $122.8 million in Q1 2020.
- Sales increased to $1,918.8 million, up from $1,425.1 million in the prior year.
- Q1 segment earnings for Chlor Alkali Products improved significantly, resulting in earnings of $271.1 million.
- Winchester segment earnings rose to $85.1 million, a substantial increase from $10.5 million in Q1 2020.
- Anticipates improved adjusted EBITDA of $1.8 billion to $2.1 billion for the full year 2021.
- Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20, continuing a streak of 378 consecutive dividends.
- Expecting an increase of approximately $40 million in maintenance costs in Q2 2021.
- Unabsorbed fixed manufacturing costs and storm-related maintenance costs impacted segment earnings.
- Projected slower sales volume due to selective selling into poor quality markets.
CLAYTON, Mo., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
First Quarter 2021 Highlights
- Net income of
$243.6 million - Record quarterly adjusted EBITDA of
$540.4 million - ECU Profit Contribution Index improved by
39% compared to fourth quarter
Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
First quarter 2021 reported net income was
Scott Sutton, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our team's performance in the first quarter demonstrates the success of our unique winning model, that prioritizes 'value first,' and highlights the value still to be unlocked across our Chemicals and Winchester businesses. As predicted, we increased the Electrochemical Unit Profit Contribution Index (ECU PCI) in the face of softening caustic soda values. Olin drove sequential pricing improvement in the first quarter 2021 for chlorine and almost all chlorine derivatives, including epoxy resins. Our Winchester business also continued to deliver record quarterly segment results. Continuing to build on these successes, Olin now expects to deliver adjusted EBITDA of
"As we look forward to second quarter 2021 in our Chemicals businesses, we expect our winning model to push the ECU PCI higher, with Olin's recent price increase announcements for chlorine, epichlorohydrin, epoxy resins, bleach, ethylene dichloride, chlorinated organics, and caustic soda forecast to positively contribute. We expect some volume offsets as Olin continues to selectively sell less into poor quality markets, as we remain disciplined in our approach to caustic soda. We expect sequentially higher maintenance costs and unabsorbed fixed manufacturing costs of approximately
SEGMENT REPORTING
Olin defines segment earnings as income (loss) before interest expense, interest income, goodwill impairment charges, other operating income (expense), non-operating pension income, other income, and income taxes.
CHLOR ALKALI PRODUCTS AND VINYLS
Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls sales for the first quarter 2021 were
EPOXY
Epoxy sales for the first quarter 2021 were
WINCHESTER
On October 1, 2020, Winchester began operating the Lake City U.S. Army Ammunition Plant (Lake City). Winchester sales for the first quarter 2021 were
CORPORATE AND OTHER COSTS
Other corporate and unallocated costs in the first quarter of 2021 increased
CASH AND DEBT REDUCTION
The cash balance on March 31, 2021 was
On April 14, 2021, Olin announced it expects to redeem on May 14, 2021 the remaining
DIVIDEND
On April 21, 2021, Olin's Board of Directors declared a dividend of
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Olin senior management will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2021 financial results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Remarks will be followed by a question and answer session. Associated slides, which will be available the evening before the call, and the conference call will be accessible via webcast through Olin's website, www.olin.com, under the first quarter conference call icon. An archived replay of the webcast will also be available in the Investor Relations section of Olin's website beginning at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. A final transcript of the call will be posted the day following the event.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach, and hydrochloric acid. Winchester's principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on management's beliefs, certain assumptions made by management, forecasts of future results, and current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets and economy in which we and our various segments operate. The statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
We have used the words "anticipate," "intend," "may," "expect," "believe," "should," "plan," "outlook," "project," "estimate," "forecast," "optimistic," and variations of such words and similar expressions in this communication to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those matters expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise. The payment of cash dividends is subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will be determined in light of then-current conditions, including our earnings, our operations, our financial conditions, our capital requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors. In the future, our board of directors may change our dividend policy, including the frequency or amount of any dividend, in light of then-existing conditions.
The risks, uncertainties and assumptions involved in our forward-looking statements, many of which are discussed in more detail in our filings with the SEC, including without limitation the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, include, but are not limited to, the following:
Business, Industry and Operational Risks
- sensitivity to economic, business and market conditions in the United States and overseas, including economic instability or a downturn in the sectors served by us;
- declines in average selling prices in the chlor alkali industry and the supply/demand balance for our products, including the impact of excess industry capacity or an imbalance in demand for our chlor alkali products;
- unsuccessful implementation of our operating model, which prioritizes Electrochemical Unit (ECU) margins over sales volumes;
- our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for specified feedstock and services and our reliance on third-party transportation;
- failure to control costs or to achieve targeted cost reductions;
- higher-than-expected raw material, energy, transportation, and/or logistics costs;
- the occurrence of unexpected manufacturing interruptions and outages, including those occurring as a result of labor disruptions and production hazards;
- the failure or an interruption of our information technology systems;
- our substantial amount of indebtedness and significant debt service obligations;
- the negative impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and the global response to the pandemic;
- weak industry conditions affecting our ability to comply with the financial maintenance covenants in our senior secured credit facility;
- the loss of a substantial customer for either chlorine or caustic soda could cause an imbalance in customer demand for these products;
- failure to attract, retain and motivate key employees;
- risks associated with our international sales and operations, including economic, political or regulatory changes;
- the effects of any declines in global equity markets on asset values and any declines in interest rates or other significant assumptions used to value the liabilities in our pension plan;
- adverse conditions in the credit and capital markets, limiting or preventing our ability to borrow or raise capital;
- our long-range plan assumptions not being realized causing a non-cash impairment charge of long-lived assets;
Legal, Environmental and Regulatory Risks
- new regulations or public policy changes regarding the transportation of hazardous chemicals and the security of chemical manufacturing facilities;
- changes in, or failure to comply with, legislation or government regulations or policies, including changes within the international markets in which we operate;
- unexpected litigation outcomes;
- costs and other expenditures in excess of those projected for environmental investigation and remediation or other legal proceedings; and
- various risks associated with our Lake City U.S. Army Ammunition Plant contract, including performance and compliance with governmental contract provisions.
All of our forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these factors. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we consider immaterial could affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements.
2021-13
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (a) | ||||||
Three Months | ||||||
Ended March 31, | ||||||
(In millions, except per share amounts) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
Sales | $ | 1,918.8 | $ | 1,425.1 | ||
Operating Expenses: | ||||||
Cost of Goods Sold | 1,423.8 | 1,374.2 | ||||
Selling and Administration | 106.9 | 96.7 | ||||
Restructuring Charges | 6.9 | 1.7 | ||||
Operating Income (Loss) | 381.2 | (47.5) | ||||
Interest Expense (b) | 84.5 | 63.1 | ||||
Interest Income | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||||
Non-operating Pension Income | 9.3 | 4.6 | ||||
Income (Loss) before Taxes | 306.1 | (105.9) | ||||
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) | 62.5 | (25.9) | ||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ | 243.6 | $ | (80.0) | ||
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share: | ||||||
Basic | $ | 1.54 | $ | (0.51) | ||
Diluted | $ | 1.51 | $ | (0.51) | ||
Dividends Per Common Share | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.20 | ||
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic | 158.6 | 157.8 | ||||
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 160.8 | 157.8 | ||||
(a) | Unaudited. |
(b) | Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 included |
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Segment Information (a) | |||||
Three Months | |||||
Ended March 31, | |||||
(In millions) | 2021 | 2020 | |||
Sales: | |||||
Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls | $ 867.0 | $ 759.9 | |||
Epoxy | 662.6 | 477.2 | |||
Winchester | 389.2 | 188.0 | |||
Total Sales | $ 1,918.8 | $ 1,425.1 | |||
Income (Loss) before Taxes: | |||||
Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls | $ 271.1 | $ (34.3) | |||
Epoxy | 65.2 | 11.7 | |||
Winchester | 85.1 | 10.5 | |||
Corporate/Other: | |||||
Environmental Expense (b) | (0.3) | (2.6) | |||
Other Corporate and Unallocated Costs (c) | (33.0) | (31.1) | |||
Restructuring Charges | (6.9) | (1.7) | |||
Interest Expense (d) | (84.5) | (63.1) | |||
Interest Income | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||
Non-operating Pension Income | 9.3 | 4.6 | |||
Income (Loss) before Taxes | $ 306.1 | $ (105.9) | |||
(a) | Unaudited. |
(b) | Environmental expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 includes |
(c) | Other corporate and unallocated costs for the three months ended March 31, 2020 included information technology integration project charges of |
(d) | Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 included |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (a) | ||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | ||||
(In millions, except per share data) | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |||
Assets: | ||||||
Cash & Cash Equivalents | $ 259.9 | $ 189.7 | $ 194.5 | |||
Accounts Receivable, Net | 963.7 | 770.9 | 802.9 | |||
Income Taxes Receivable | 13.4 | 15.1 | 19.9 | |||
Inventories, Net | 679.5 | 674.7 | 667.5 | |||
Other Current Assets | 96.5 | 66.7 | 54.5 | |||
Total Current Assets | 2,013.0 | 1,717.1 | 1,739.3 | |||
Property, Plant and Equipment | ||||||
(Less Accumulated Depreciation of | 3,073.4 | 3,171.0 | 3,282.7 | |||
Operating Lease Assets, Net | 383.6 | 360.7 | 366.5 | |||
Deferred Income Taxes | 11.1 | 11.2 | 39.6 | |||
Other Assets | 1,171.0 | 1,191.3 | 1,205.3 | |||
Intangibles, Net | 381.0 | 399.4 | 431.4 | |||
Goodwill | 1,420.1 | 1,420.2 | 2,119.6 | |||
Total Assets | $ 8,453.2 | $ 8,270.9 | $ 9,184.4 | |||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: | ||||||
Current Installments of Long-term Debt | $ 42.1 | $ 26.3 | $ 2.0 | |||
Accounts Payable | 716.6 | 729.2 | 668.1 | |||
Income Taxes Payable | 13.4 | 10.7 | 7.4 | |||
Current Operating Lease Liabilities | 78.7 | 74.7 | 76.6 | |||
Accrued Liabilities | 367.4 | 358.0 | 811.8 | |||
Total Current Liabilities | 1,218.2 | 1,198.9 | 1,565.9 | |||
Long-term Debt | 3,706.0 | 3,837.5 | 3,489.5 | |||
Operating Lease Liabilities | 310.5 | 291.6 | 295.0 | |||
Accrued Pension Liability | 699.8 | 733.3 | 778.0 | |||
Deferred Income Taxes | 492.3 | 443.2 | 449.9 | |||
Other Liabilities | 329.8 | 315.6 | 317.0 | |||
Total Liabilities | 6,756.6 | 6,820.1 | 6,895.3 | |||
Commitments and Contingencies | ||||||
Shareholders' Equity: | ||||||
Common Stock, | ||||||
Issued and Outstanding 159.2 Shares (158.0 and 157.8 in 2020) | 159.2 | 158.0 | 157.8 | |||
Additional Paid-in Capital | 2,164.3 | 2,137.8 | 2,122.8 | |||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (683.7) | (689.9) | (821.1) | |||
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) | 56.8 | (155.1) | 829.6 | |||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 1,696.6 | 1,450.8 | 2,289.1 | |||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 8,453.2 | $ 8,270.9 | $ 9,184.4 |
(a) | Unaudited. |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (a) | ||||
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
(In millions) | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Operating Activities: | ||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ 243.6 | $ (80.0) | ||
Stock-based Compensation | 2.0 | 0.2 | ||
Depreciation and Amortization | 145.2 | 146.5 | ||
Deferred Income Taxes | 51.6 | (6.5) | ||
Qualified Pension Plan Contributions | (0.1) | (0.1) | ||
Qualified Pension Plan Income | (7.3) | (2.8) | ||
Changes in: | ||||
Receivables | (207.1) | (66.1) | ||
Income Taxes Receivable/Payable | 4.6 | (18.3) | ||
Inventories | (10.7) | 24.3 | ||
Other Current Assets | 12.2 | (32.7) | ||
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | (3.3) | (7.7) | ||
Other Assets | 8.2 | - | ||
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | 11.2 | (2.0) | ||
Other Operating Activities | 1.0 | (2.7) | ||
Net Operating Activities | 251.1 | (47.9) | ||
Investing Activities: | ||||
Capital Expenditures | (51.2) | (95.9) | ||
Net Investing Activities | (51.2) | (95.9) | ||
Financing Activities: | ||||
Long-term Debt (Repayments) Borrowings, Net | (120.2) | 149.6 | ||
Stock Options Exercised | 25.7 | 0.5 | ||
Dividends Paid | (31.7) | (31.5) | ||
Debt Issuance Costs | (3.1) | (0.4) | ||
Net Financing Activities | (129.3) | 118.2 | ||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 70.6 | (25.6) | ||
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | (0.4) | (0.8) | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year | 189.7 | 220.9 | ||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period | $ 259.9 | $ 194.5 | ||
(a) | Unaudited. |
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Olin's definition of Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is net income (loss) plus an add-back for depreciation and amortization, interest expense (income), income tax expense (benefit), other expense (income), restructuring charges, goodwill impairment charges and certain other non-recurring items. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that this measure is meaningful to investors as a supplemental financial measure to assess the financial performance without regard to financing methods, capital structures, taxes or historical cost basis. The use of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to replace any measures of performance determined in accordance with GAAP and Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are omitted from this release because Olin is unable to provide such reconciliations without the use of unreasonable efforts. This inability results from the inherent difficulty in forecasting generally and quantifying certain projected amounts that are necessary for such reconciliations. In particular, sufficient information is not available to calculate certain adjustments required for such reconciliations, including interest expense (income), income tax expense (benefit), other expense (income) and restructuring charges. Because of our inability to calculate such adjustments, forward-looking net income guidance is also omitted from this release. We expect these adjustments to have a potentially significant impact on our future GAAP financial results. | ||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
(In millions) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA: | ||||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ 243.6 | $ (80.0) | ||||
Add Back: | ||||||
Interest Expense | 84.5 | 63.1 | ||||
Interest Income | (0.1) | (0.1) | ||||
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) | 62.5 | (25.9) | ||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 145.2 | 146.5 | ||||
EBITDA | 535.7 | 103.6 | ||||
Add Back: | ||||||
Restructuring Charges | 6.9 | 1.7 | ||||
Environmental Recoveries (b) | (2.2) | - | ||||
Information Technology Integration Project (c) | - | 14.7 | ||||
Certain Non-recurring Items (d) | - | 2.8 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 540.4 | $ 122.8 | ||||
(a) | Unaudited. |
(b) | Environmental recoveries for the three months ended March 31, 2021 includes insurance recoveries for costs incurred and expensed in prior periods. |
(c) | Information technology integration project charges for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were associated with the implementation of new enterprise resource planning, manufacturing, and engineering systems, and related infrastructure costs, which concluded in late 2020. |
(d) | Certain non-recurring items for the three months ended March 31, 2020 included |
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Olin's definition of Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is Net Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Net Debt at the end of any reporting period is defined as the sum of our current | ||||||
March 31, | December 31, | March 31, | ||||
(In millions) | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | |||
Current Installments of Long-term Debt | $ 42.1 | $ 26.3 | $ 2.0 | |||
Long-term Debt | 3,706.0 | 3,837.5 | 3,489.5 | |||
Total Debt | 3,748.1 | 3,863.8 | 3,491.5 | |||
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents | (259.9) | (189.7) | (194.5) | |||
Net Debt | $ 3,488.2 | $ 3,674.1 | $ 3,297.0 | |||
Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA (b) | $ 1,053.6 | $ 636.0 | $ 793.5 | |||
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA | 3.3 | 5.8 | 4.2 | |||
(a) | Unaudited. |
(b) | Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA as of March 31, 2021 is calculated as the three months ended March 31, 2021 plus the year ended December 31, 2020 less the three months ended March 31, 2020. Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA as of March 31, 2020 is calculated as the three months ended March 31, 2020 plus the year ended December 31, 2019 less the three months ended March 31, 2019. |
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