Olin Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results and $2 Billion Share Repurchase Program
Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) reported a net income of $422.1 million or $2.76 per diluted share for Q2 2022, up from $355.8 million in Q2 2021. The adjusted EBITDA reached a record $727.3 million, driven by sales of $2,616.1 million, compared to $2,221.3 million last year.
Despite strong performance, the company anticipates a 15% decline in adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2022 due to a challenging economic environment and higher operating costs. A new $2 billion share repurchase program has also been approved, aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
- Net income increased to $422.1 million, representing a 19% year-over-year gain.
- Record adjusted EBITDA of $727.3 million, showcasing strong operational efficiency.
- Approval of a new $2 billion share repurchase program reflects confidence in future earnings.
- 8% of shares repurchased in H1 2022, indicating robust cash flow management.
- Expected 15% decline in adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2022 due to weaker chlorine derivative markets.
- Rising natural gas and electrical power costs impacting operating margins.
Highlights
- Second quarter 2022 net income of
$422.1 million , or$2.76 per diluted share - Record quarterly adjusted EBITDA of
$727.3 million - Share repurchases of
$426.5 million in second quarter 2022 - Expect 2022 adjusted EBITDA to be
$2.5 billion to$2.7 billion
CLAYTON, Mo., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Olin also announced that its Board of Directors approved a new
Second quarter 2022 reported net income was
Scott Sutton, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our second quarter record adjusted EBITDA performance continued to prove how our model can adapt in real-time to emphasize 'value first' versus a volume maximization approach. Our Chemical businesses have been increasingly challenged by the weakening economic environment, in particular chlorine derivatives such as epoxy resin and ethylene dichloride. Our team reduced operating rates and increased product purchases; thereby, refraining from selling incremental volume into poor-quality markets.
"With a recessionary economic environment continuing to unfold in third quarter 2022, we look forward to demonstrating how our winning model should dampen the impact of deeply cyclical behaviors that have historically undermined our earnings. We expect our third quarter 2022 Chemicals businesses results to be lower than second quarter 2022, due to purposeful lower participation in chlorine derivative markets and operating at lower rates combined with sequentially higher raw material and operating costs, mainly increased natural gas and electrical power costs. We expect Winchester third quarter results to be lower than second quarter 2022 levels because of higher commodity and other materials costs. Overall, we expect Olin's third quarter 2022 adjusted EBITDA to decline approximately
"During the first half of 2022, we repurchased approximately
SEGMENT REPORTING
Olin defines segment earnings as income (loss) before interest expense, interest income, 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 second quarter 2022 were
EPOXY
Epoxy sales for the second quarter 2022 were
WINCHESTER
Winchester sales for the second quarter 2022 were
CORPORATE AND OTHER COSTS
Other corporate and unallocated costs in the second quarter of 2022 increased
LIQUIDITY AND SHARE REPURCHASES
The cash balance on June 30, 2022, was
Under the new
During second quarter 2022, approximately 7.4 million shares of common stock were repurchased at a cost of
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Olin senior management will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2022 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time on Friday, July 29, 2022. 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 second 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 next business day.
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, hydrogen, 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.
Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin.
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," "target," and variations of such words and similar expressions in this communication to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's intent to repurchase, from time to time, the Company's common stock. 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, 2021, and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports furnished or filed with the SEC, 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 for our products 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 execution of our strategic operating model, which prioritizes Electrochemical Unit (ECU) margins over sales volumes;
- failure to control costs and inflation impacts or failure to achieve targeted cost reductions;
- our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for specified feedstock and services and our reliance on third-party transportation;
- 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, production hazards and weather-related events;
- the failure or an interruption of our information technology systems;
- failure to identify, attract, develop, retain and motivate qualified employees throughout the organization;
- our inability to complete future acquisitions or successfully integrate them into our business;
- our substantial amount of indebtedness and significant debt service obligations;
- risks associated with our international sales and operations, including economic, political or regulatory changes;
- the negative impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and the global response to the pandemic, including without limitation adverse impacts in complying with governmental mandates;
- weak industry conditions affecting our ability to comply with the financial maintenance covenants in our senior credit facility;
- adverse conditions in the credit and capital markets, limiting or preventing our ability to borrow or raise capital;
- 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, and funding of, our pension plans;
- our long-range plan assumptions not being realized causing a non-cash impairment charge of long-lived assets;
Legal, Environmental and Regulatory Risks
- changes in, or failure to comply with, legislation or government regulations or policies, including changes regarding our ability to manufacture or use certain products and changes within the international markets in which we operate;
- new regulations or public policy changes regarding the transportation of hazardous chemicals and the security of chemical manufacturing facilities;
- unexpected outcomes from legal or regulatory claims and proceedings;
- costs and other expenditures in excess of those projected for environmental investigation and remediation or other legal proceedings;
- various risks associated with our Lake City U.S. Army Ammunition Plant contract and performance under other governmental contracts; and
- failure to effectively manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and related regulations, including climate change and sustainability.
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.
2022-13
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (a) | ||||||
Three Months | Six Months | |||||
Ended June 30, | Ended June 30, | |||||
(In millions, except per share amounts) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
Sales | $ 2,616.1 | $ 2,221.3 | $ 5,077.5 | $ 4,140.1 | ||
Operating Expenses: | ||||||
Cost of Goods Sold | 1,951.4 | 1,712.2 | 3,758.9 | 3,136.0 | ||
Selling and Administration | 99.0 | 100.6 | 203.3 | 207.5 | ||
Restructuring Charges | 3.6 | 14.0 | 6.7 | 20.9 | ||
Other Operating Income | 3.3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 0.5 | ||
Operating Income | 565.4 | 395.0 | 1,111.9 | 776.2 | ||
Interest Expense (b) | 34.5 | 65.9 | 67.4 | 150.4 | ||
Interest Income | 0.3 | - | 0.7 | 0.1 | ||
Non-operating Pension Income | 9.5 | 8.2 | 19.1 | 17.5 | ||
Income before Taxes | 540.7 | 337.3 | 1,064.3 | 643.4 | ||
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) (c) | 118.6 | (18.5) | 249.2 | 44.0 | ||
Net Income | $ 422.1 | $ 355.8 | $ 815.1 | $ 599.4 | ||
Net Income Per Common Share: | ||||||
Basic | $ 2.83 | $ 2.23 | $ 5.37 | $ 3.77 | ||
Diluted | $ 2.76 | $ 2.17 | $ 5.24 | $ 3.69 | ||
Dividends Per Common Share | $ 0.20 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.40 | $ 0.40 | ||
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic | 149.2 | 159.9 | 151.9 | 159.2 | ||
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 152.8 | 163.8 | 155.6 | 162.3 | ||
(a) | Unaudited. | |||||
(b) | Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 included a loss on extinguishment of debt of | |||||
(c) | Income tax provision (benefit) for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 included a benefit of | |||||
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Segment Information (a) | ||||||||
Three Months | Six Months | |||||||
Ended June 30, | Ended June 30, | |||||||
(In millions) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||
Sales: | ||||||||
Chlor Alkali Products andVinyls | $ 1,403.5 | $ 967.3 | $ 2,648.7 | |||||
Epoxy | 772.7 | 850.0 | 1,562.2 | 1,512.6 | ||||
Winchester | 439.9 | 404.0 | 866.6 | 793.2 | ||||
Total Sales | $ 2,616.1 | $ 2,221.3 | $ 5,077.5 | |||||
Income before Taxes: | ||||||||
Chlor Alkali Products andVinyls | $ 346.5 | $ 168.9 | $ 675.1 | $ 440.0 | ||||
Epoxy | 139.9 | 165.3 | 277.9 | 230.5 | ||||
Winchester | 119.3 | 109.9 | 238.2 | 195.0 | ||||
Corporate/Other: | ||||||||
Environmental Expense (b) | (5.0) | (4.7) | (10.6) | (5.0) | ||||
Other Corporate and Unallocated Costs | (35.0) | (30.9) | (65.3) | (63.9) | ||||
Restructuring Charges | (3.6) | (14.0) | (6.7) | (20.9) | ||||
Other Operating Income | 3.3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | 0.5 | ||||
Interest Expense (c) | (34.5) | (65.9) | (67.4) | (150.4) | ||||
Interest Income | 0.3 | - | 0.7 | 0.1 | ||||
Non-operating Pension Income | 9.5 | 8.2 | 19.1 | 17.5 | ||||
Income before Taxes | $ 540.7 | $ 337.3 | $ 1,064.3 | $ 643.4 | ||||
(a) | Unaudited. | |||||||
(b) | Environmental expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 included | |||||||
(c) | Interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 included a loss on extinguishment of debt of | |||||||
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (a) | |||||
June 30, | December 31, | June 30, | |||
(In millions, except per share data) | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | ||
Assets: | |||||
Cash & Cash Equivalents | $ 304.6 | $ 180.5 | $ 272.8 | ||
Accounts Receivable, Net | 1,299.2 | 1,106.5 | 1,033.7 | ||
Income Taxes Receivable | 8.0 | 0.3 | 62.4 | ||
Inventories, Net | 945.7 | 868.3 | 736.5 | ||
Other Current Assets | 109.0 | 92.7 | 112.7 | ||
Total Current Assets | 2,666.5 | 2,248.3 | 2,218.1 | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment | |||||
(Less Accumulated Depreciation of | 2,755.0 | 2,913.6 | 3,005.6 | ||
Operating Lease Assets, Net | 360.1 | 372.4 | 370.7 | ||
Deferred Income Taxes | 86.5 | 99.3 | 111.0 | ||
Other Assets | 1,090.0 | 1,131.8 | 1,165.9 | ||
Intangibles, Net | 296.2 | 331.7 | 365.7 | ||
Goodwill | 1,420.9 | 1,420.6 | 1,420.2 | ||
Total Assets | $ 8,675.2 | $ 8,517.7 | $ 8,657.2 | ||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity: | |||||
Current Installments of Long-term Debt | $ 201.1 | $ 201.1 | $ 1.1 | ||
Accounts Payable | 983.7 | 847.7 | 806.3 | ||
Income Taxes Payable | 112.9 | 98.4 | 35.1 | ||
Current Operating Lease Liabilities | 75.1 | 76.8 | 76.9 | ||
Accrued Liabilities | 483.8 | 458.1 | 426.3 | ||
Total Current Liabilities | 1,856.6 | 1,682.1 | 1,345.7 | ||
Long-term Debt | 2,579.6 | 2,578.2 | 3,381.8 | ||
Operating Lease Liabilities | 292.1 | 302.0 | 299.8 | ||
Accrued Pension Liability | 322.6 | 381.9 | 683.2 | ||
Deferred Income Taxes | 582.1 | 558.9 | 521.9 | ||
Other Liabilities | 346.1 | 362.4 | 350.1 | ||
Total Liabilities | 5,979.1 | 5,865.5 | 6,582.5 | ||
Commitments and Contingencies | |||||
Shareholders' Equity: | |||||
Common Stock, | |||||
Issued and Outstanding 145.1 Shares (156.8 and 160.5 in 2021) | 145.1 | 156.8 | 160.5 | ||
Additional Paid-in Capital | 1,318.5 | 1,969.6 | 2,187.9 | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | (535.5) | (488.0) | (654.3) | ||
Retained Earnings | 1,768.0 | 1,013.8 | 380.6 | ||
Total Shareholders' Equity | 2,696.1 | 2,652.2 | 2,074.7 | ||
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ 8,675.2 | $ 8,517.7 | $ 8,657.2 | ||
(a) Unaudited. | |||||
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (a) | |||
Six Months Ended | |||
June 30, | |||
(In millions) | 2022 | 2021 | |
Operating Activities: | |||
Net Income | $ 815.1 | $ 599.4 | |
Loss on Debt Extinguishment | - | 38.9 | |
Stock-based Compensation | 6.3 | 1.3 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | 300.5 | 287.2 | |
Deferred Income Taxes | 31.9 | (26.8) | |
Qualified Pension Plan Contributions | (0.8) | (0.6) | |
Qualified Pension Plan Income | (16.3) | (13.7) | |
Changes in: | |||
Receivables | (228.5) | (274.5) | |
Income Taxes Receivable/Payable | 12.8 | (22.6) | |
Inventories | (90.4) | (67.6) | |
Other Current Assets | (16.1) | 12.0 | |
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | 138.6 | 143.6 | |
Other Assets | 2.5 | (2.5) | |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | 0.7 | 32.2 | |
Other Operating Activities | 2.9 | 1.3 | |
Net Operating Activities | 959.2 | 707.6 | |
Investing Activities: | |||
Capital Expenditures | (103.9) | (86.4) | |
Net Investing Activities | (103.9) | (86.4) | |
Financing Activities: | |||
Long-term Debt Repayments, Net | (0.5) | (490.2) | |
Debt Early Redemption Premiums | - | (31.0) | |
Common Stock Repurchased and Retired | (689.7) | - | |
Stock Options Exercised | 20.9 | 50.2 | |
Dividends Paid | (60.9) | (63.7) | |
Debt Issuance Costs | - | (3.1) | |
Net Financing Activities | (730.2) | (537.8) | |
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 125.1 | 83.4 | |
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents | (1.0) | (0.3) | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year | 180.5 | 189.7 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period | $ 304.6 | $ 272.8 | |
(a) Unaudited. | |||
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Adjusted EBITDA (a) | |||||
Olin's definition of Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is net income (loss) plus an add-back for depreciation and | |||||
Three Months | Six Months | ||||
Ended June 30, | Ended June 30, | ||||
(In millions) | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA: | |||||
Net Income | $ 422.1 | $ 355.8 | $ 815.1 | $ 599.4 | |
Add Back: | |||||
Interest Expense | 34.5 | 65.9 | 67.4 | 150.4 | |
Interest Income | (0.3) | - | (0.7) | (0.1) | |
Income Tax Provision | 118.6 | (18.5) | 249.2 | 44.0 | |
Depreciation and Amortization | 148.8 | 142.0 | 300.5 | 287.2 | |
EBITDA | 723.7 | 545.2 | 1,431.5 | 1,080.9 | |
Add Back: | |||||
Restructuring Charges | 3.6 | 14.0 | 6.7 | 20.9 | |
Environmental Recoveries (b) | - | - | - | (2.2) | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 727.3 | $ 559.2 | |||
(a) | Unaudited. | ||||
(b) | Environmental recoveries for the six months ended June 30, 2021 included insurance recoveries for costs incurred and expensed in prior periods. | ||||
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA (a) | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
June 30, | December 31, | June 30, | |||||||
(In millions) | 2022 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||||
Current Installments of Long-term Debt | $ 201.1 | $ 201.1 | $ 1.1 | ||||||
Long-term Debt | 2,579.6 | 2,578.2 | 3,381.8 | ||||||
Total Debt | 2,780.7 | 2,779.3 | 3,382.9 | ||||||
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents | (304.6) | (180.5) | (272.8) | ||||||
Net Debt | $ 2,476.1 | $ 2,598.8 | $ 3,110.1 | ||||||
Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA (b) | $ 2,831.9 | $ 2,493.3 | $ 1,541.3 | ||||||
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA | 0.9 | 1.0 | 2.0 | ||||||
(a) | Unaudited. | |||||
(b) | Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA as of June 30, 2022 is calculated as the six months ended June 30, 2022 plus the year ended December 31, 2021 less the six months ended June 30, 2021. Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA as of June 30, 2021 is calculated as the six months ended June 30, 2021 plus the year ended December 31, 2020 less the six months ended June 30, 2020. | |||||
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