RPM Reports Record Results for Fiscal 2023 First Quarter

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RPM International reported a record first-quarter net sales increase of 17.1% to $1.93 billion, with net income up 25.6% to $169.0 million. The company achieved a record diluted EPS of $1.31 and adjusted EPS of $1.47. EBIT rose 29.8% to $255.5 million, while adjusted EBIT increased 33.1% to $275.3 million. For Q2 fiscal 2023, RPM expects sales growth of 9% to 12% and adjusted EBIT growth of 30% to 40%. Strong performance was driven by improved material supply and effective pricing management across all segments.

Positive

• Record first-quarter net sales of $1.93 billion, up 17.1%
• Net income reached $169.0 million, a 25.6% increase
• Diluted EPS increased 26.0% to $1.31, adjusted EPS up 36.1% to $1.47
• EBIT rose 29.8% to $255.5 million, adjusted EBIT increased 33.1% to $275.3 million
• Strong sales growth driven by improved material supply and pricing management
• Second-quarter outlook expects sales growth of 9% to 12% and adjusted EBIT growth of 30% to 40%

Negative

• Weak European demand affected segment performance

• First-quarter net sales increased 17.1% to a record $1.93 billion
• First-quarter net income increased 25.6% to a record $169.0 million, income before income taxes was a record $225.1 million, diluted EPS was $1.31, and adjusted diluted EPS was a record $1.47
• First-quarter EBIT increased 29.8% to a record $255.5 million and adjusted EBIT increased 33.1% to a record $275.3 million
• Fiscal 2023 second-quarter outlook calls for sales growth of 9% to 12% and adjusted EBIT growth of 30% to 40%

MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM), a world leader in specialty coatings, sealants and building materials, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2023 first quarter ended August 31, 2022.

“I am proud of RPM associates’ ability to generate record first-quarter consolidated sales and adjusted EBIT. Our businesses skillfully navigated supply chain tightness, cost inflation, macroeconomic challenges and foreign exchange headwinds to expand margins and deliver record first-quarter financial results. In addition, they have continued to implement MAP operational improvement initiatives, with a positive impact on our top and bottom lines,” commented RPM Chairman and CEO Frank C. Sullivan.

“All four of our segments achieved double-digit sales growth driven by our procurement and technical teams’ ability to increase material supply through insourcing and qualifying new suppliers. Additionally, pricing was managed by implementing increases to catch up with persistent cost inflation. Three out of our four segments generated strong adjusted EBIT growth, led by our Consumer Group, which benefited from MAP operational efficiencies that were enhanced by our ability to improve material supply. While the global macroeconomic outlook is uncertain, we believe that our MAP 2025 initiatives, diversified business model and strategic focus on maintenance and restoration position us well for the future,” he added.

First-Quarter 2023 Consolidated Results

Consolidated
	Three Months Ended
$ in 000s except per share data	August 31,				August 31,
	2022				2021				$ Change			% Change
Net Sales	$	1,932,320			$	1,650,420			$	281,900		17.1	%
Net Income Attributable to RPM Stockholders		169,013				134,582				34,431		25.6	%
Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS)		1.31				1.04				0.27		26.0	%
Income Before Income Taxes (IBT)		225,121				181,471				43,650		24.1	%
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)		255,496				196,830				58,666		29.8	%
Adjusted EBIT(1)		275,265				206,806				68,459		33.1	%
Adjusted EPS(1)		1.47				1.08				0.39		36.1	%
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See tables below titled Supplemental Segment Information and Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Amounts for details.

Record sales were driven by improving material supply through insourcing and qualifying new suppliers. Price increases across all segments helped offset foreign exchange headwinds and cost inflation, which remained elevated. Geographically, demand was strong in the U.S. and in emerging markets. European demand was weak during the quarter as the region experienced increasing inflation and other macroeconomic headwinds. Sales included 19.5% of organic growth, 1.0% growth from acquisitions and foreign currency translation headwinds of 3.4%.

In addition to strong sales growth, record fiscal 2023 first-quarter adjusted EBIT benefited from $30 million in MAP 2025 savings as improved material supply allowed savings from operational initiatives to be realized.

First-Quarter 2023 Segment Sales and Earnings

Construction Products Group
	Three Months Ended
$ in 000s	August 31,				August 31,
	2022				2021				$ Change			% Change
Net Sales	$	729,697			$	644,362			$	85,335		13.2	%
Income Before Income Taxes		109,202				114,357				(5,155	)	(4.5	%)
EBIT		109,969				116,227				(6,258	)	(5.4	%)
Adjusted EBIT(1)		111,150				117,179				(6,029	)	(5.1	%)
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See tables below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details.

CPG’s record sales were driven by roofing systems, which benefited from increased public sector spending, its turn-key service model and focus on renovations. Admixtures and repair products for concrete generated strong sales growth and grew share. Pricing management in response to persistent cost inflation and strength in Asia-Pacific markets also contributed to revenue growth. Sales included 15.8% of organic growth, 1.9% growth from acquisitions and foreign currency translation headwinds of 4.5%.

Adjusted EBIT was pressured by a slowdown in Europe where cost pressures were severe, and volumes deteriorated as macroeconomic conditions worsened during the quarter. In Canada, profitability was reduced by inefficiencies, which resulted from a transportation strike and concrete shortages that impeded the completion of construction projects. Foreign currency and mix were headwinds to profitability. CPG also incurred a negative financial impact from the Corsicana plant as the facility ramps up production toward full capacity.

Performance Coatings Group
	Three Months Ended
$ in 000s	August 31,				August 31,
	2022				2021				$ Change			% Change
Net Sales	$	340,434			$	285,595			$	54,839		19.2	%
Income Before Income Taxes		46,954				35,077				11,877		33.9	%
EBIT		46,773				34,995				11,778		33.7	%
Adjusted EBIT(1)		47,875				37,530				10,345		27.6	%
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See tables below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details.

PCG’s record sales were driven by double-digit growth in flooring systems, protective coatings and fiberglass reinforced plastic grating, all of which are strategically well-positioned to benefit from the trend of reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. Additionally, energy market demand was strong. Emerging markets’ strength, pricing and improved sales management contributed to the record revenue as well. Sales included 23.6% of organic growth, no impact from acquisitions and foreign currency translation headwinds of 4.4%.

Record first-quarter adjusted EBIT was driven by volume growth, selling price increases and favorable mix resulting from digital sales management tools, which were partially offset by foreign exchange headwinds.

Specialty Products Group
	Three Months Ended
$ in 000s	August 31,				August 31,
	2022				2021				$ Change			% Change
Net Sales	$	202,697			$	182,055			$	20,642		11.3	%
Income Before Income Taxes		27,885				24,556				3,329		13.6	%
EBIT		27,883				24,591				3,292		13.4	%
Adjusted EBIT(1)		29,649				24,927				4,722		18.9	%
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See tables below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details.

SPG’s record sales were driven by strength in food coatings and additives, which benefited from a new management team that has positioned the business to profit from increased institutional demand as pandemic-related restrictions eased. Revenues continued to grow in SPG’s disaster restoration business as it worked through backlogs created by previous semiconductor chip shortages. Selling prices increased across most product lines in response to continued cost inflation. Sales included 12.8% of organic growth, 0.6% growth from acquisitions and foreign currency translation headwinds of 2.1%.

Record adjusted EBIT was driven by improved sales and pricing management, as well as increased fixed cost leverage from higher production volume at the disaster restoration business.

Consumer Group
	Three Months Ended
$ in 000s	August 31,				August 31,
	2022				2021				$ Change			% Change
Net Sales	$	659,492			$	538,408			$	121,084		22.5	%
Income Before Income Taxes		116,689				45,915				70,774		154.1	%
EBIT		116,663				45,840				70,823		154.5	%
Adjusted EBIT(1)		117,070				46,894				70,176		149.6	%
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See tables below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details.

Material supply, particularly alkyd resins, improved during the quarter from insourcing and qualifying new suppliers, and resulted in record sales. Sales also benefited from price increases to catch up with persistent cost inflation. Sales included 24.1% of organic growth, 0.4% growth from acquisitions and foreign currency translation headwinds of 2.0%.

The increase in adjusted EBIT was driven by MAP operational initiatives that were realized as a result of improved material supply conditions and price increases in response to continued cost inflation, which resulted in adjusted EBIT margins approaching long-term averages. Additionally, the Consumer Group experienced extraordinarily low profitability last year due to severe supply chain disruptions resulting from a plant explosion at an alkyd resin supplier, which contributed to the high year-over-year adjusted EBIT growth in the 2023 fiscal first quarter.

Cash Flow and Financial Position

During the fiscal 2023 first quarter:

• Cash provided by operating activities was $23.6 million compared to $76.1 million during the prior-year period. Despite higher earnings, the decrease was driven by inventory increases designed to build supply chain resiliency.
• Capital expenditures were $57.8 million compared to $51.9 million during the prior-year period driven by organic growth opportunities and MAP 2025 efficiency programs.
• The company returned $76.4 million to shareholders through cash dividends and share repurchases.

As of August 31, 2022:

• Total debt was $2.84 billion compared to $2.43 billion a year ago.
• Total liquidity, including cash and committed revolving credit facilities, was $1.15 billion, compared to $1.38 billion a year ago. RPM’s liquidity remains high, enabling it to manage supply chain challenges while continuing to invest in MAP operational improvements, acquisitions and organic growth opportunities.

On August 1, 2022, the company amended its revolving credit facility to increase the size of the facility to $1.35 billion from $1.30 billion and extended the term of the facility to August 1, 2027.

Also on August 1, 2022, the company extended the maturity of its term loan from February 21, 2023, to August 1, 2025, and prepaid $50 million. The term loan’s remaining principal is $250 million.

Business Outlook

For the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the company expects:

• Consolidated sales growth of 9% to 12% compared to the prior-year period.
• CPG to achieve sales growth in the high-single-digit percentage range as commercial and infrastructure construction activity is anticipated to remain positive and pricing management contributes to growth, partially offset by macroeconomic weakness in Europe.
• PCG sales to increase in the high-single-digit to low-double-digit percentage range driven by strength in energy markets, reshoring of manufacturing to the U.S. and government infrastructure spending.
• SPG revenue to increase in the high-single-digit percentage range as the segment benefits from continued strength in food coatings and additives and has a more efficient supply chain compared to the prior-year period when it suffered from semiconductor chip supply shortages.
• The Consumer Group to lead revenue growth with sales up in the teen percentage range as a result of improved material supply, pricing management, and a favorable comparison to the 2022 fiscal second quarter when sales were depressed by alkyd resin shortages from an explosion at a supplier’s plant.
• Consolidated adjusted EBIT to increase by 30% to 40% compared to the prior-year period.

Earnings Webcast and Conference Call Information

Management will host a conference call to discuss these results beginning at 10:00 a.m. EDT today. The call can be accessed via webcast at www.RPMinc.com/Investors/Presentations-Webcasts or by dialing 1-800-289-0720 or 1-323-701-0160 for international callers. The confirmation code is 1615107. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The call, which will last approximately one hour, will be open to the public, but only financial analysts will be permitted to ask questions. The media and all other participants will be in a listen-only mode.

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available from approximately 1:30 p.m. EDT on October 5, 2022, until 1:30 p.m. EDT on October 12, 2022. The replay can be accessed by dialing 1-888-203-1112 or 1-719-457-0820 for international callers. The access code is 1615107. The call also will be available for replay and as a written transcript via the RPM website at www.RPMinc.com.

Investor Day Webcast Information

As previously announced, RPM will be hosting an investor day on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The investor day will include management presentations focused on MAP 2025 details, sustainability initiatives and the company’s Construction Products Group. These presentations can be accessed via webcast at www.RPMinc.com/Investors/Presentations-Webcasts/ or by dialing 800-289-0720, or 323-701-0160 for international callers. The confirmation code is 2715265.

For those unable to listen to the live presentations, a replay will be available from approximately 1:30 p.m. EDT on October 7, 2022, until 1:30 p.m. EDT on October 14, 2022. The replay can be accessed by dialing 888-203-1112, or 719-457-0820 for international callers. The access code is 2715265. The webcast will be available both live and for replay via the RPM website at www.RPMinc.com.

About RPM

RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company operates across four reportable segments: consumer, construction products, performance coatings and specialty products. RPM has a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands, including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, DayGlo, Legend Brands, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco and Dryvit. From homes and workplaces, to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. The company employs approximately 16,800 individuals worldwide. Visit www.RPMinc.com to learn more.

For more information, contact Matt Schlarb, Senior Director of Investor Relations, at 330-273-5090 or mschlarb@rpminc.com.

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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement the financial information presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”) in this earnings release, we use EBIT, adjusted EBIT and adjusted earnings per share, which are all non-GAAP financial measures. EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes, with adjusted EBIT and adjusted earnings per share provided for the purpose of adjusting for one-off items impacting revenues and/or expenses that are not considered by management to be indicative of ongoing operations. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments based on income before income taxes, but also look to EBIT as a performance evaluation measure because interest expense is essentially related to corporate functions, as opposed to segment operations. For that reason, we believe EBIT is also useful to investors as a metric in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, income before income taxes as determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of interest and investment income or expense in determining operating performance, which represent items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the banking community all of whom believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital markets’ analysis of our segments’ core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. See the financial statement section of this earnings release for a reconciliation of EBIT and adjusted EBIT to income before income taxes, and adjusted earnings per share to earnings per share. We have not provided a reconciliation of our second-quarter fiscal 2023 adjusted EBIT guidance because material terms that impact such measure are not in our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted, and therefore a reconciliation of such measure is not available without unreasonable effort.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” relating to our business. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by us, are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including those specified below), which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors include (a) global markets and general economic conditions, including uncertainties surrounding the volatility in financial markets, the availability of capital, and the viability of banks and other financial institutions; (b) the prices, supply and availability of raw materials, including assorted pigments, resins, solvents, and other natural gas-and oil-based materials; packaging, including plastic and metal containers; and transportation services, including fuel surcharges; (c) continued growth in demand for our products; (d) legal, environmental and litigation risks inherent in our construction and chemicals businesses and risks related to the adequacy of our insurance coverage for such matters; (e) the effect of changes in interest rates; (f) the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates upon our foreign operations; (g) the effect of non-currency risks of investing in and conducting operations in foreign countries, including those relating to domestic and international political, social, economic and regulatory factors; (h) risks and uncertainties associated with our ongoing acquisition and divestiture activities; (i) the timing of and the realization of anticipated cost savings from restructuring initiatives and the ability to identify additional cost savings opportunities; (j) risks related to the adequacy of our contingent liability reserves; (k) risks relating to the Covid pandemic; (l) risks related to adverse weather conditions or the impacts of climate change and natural disasters; (m) risks relating to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other wars;(n) risks related to data breaches and data privacy violations; and (o) other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2022, as the same may be updated from time to time. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		August 31,				August 31,
		2022				2021
Net Sales		$	1,932,320			$	1,650,420
Cost of Sales			1,187,849				1,037,069
Gross Profit			744,471				613,351
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses			485,205				418,850
Restructuring Expense			1,354				1,010
Interest Expense			26,711				21,109
Investment Expense (Income), Net			3,664				(5,750	)
Other Expense (Income), Net			2,416				(3,339	)
Income Before Income Taxes			225,121				181,471
Provision for Income Taxes			55,842				46,676
Net Income			169,279				134,795
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests			266				213
Net Income Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders		$	169,013			$	134,582
Earnings per share of common stock attributable to
RPM International Inc. Stockholders:
Basic		$	1.31			$	1.04
Diluted		$	1.31			$	1.04
Average shares of common stock outstanding - basic			127,617				128,083
Average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted			128,161				128,570

SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT INFORMATION
IN THOUSANDS
(Unaudited)
					Three Months Ended
					August 31,				August 31,
					2022				2021
Net Sales:
	CPG Segment				$	729,697			$	644,362
	PCG Segment					340,434				285,595
	SPG Segment					202,697				182,055
	Consumer Segment					659,492				538,408
	Total				$	1,932,320			$	1,650,420
Income Before Income Taxes:
	CPG Segment
	Income Before Income Taxes (a)				$	109,202			$	114,357
	Interest (Expense), Net (b)					(767	)			(1,870	)
	EBIT (c)					109,969				116,227
	MAP initiatives (d)					1,181				952
	Adjusted EBIT				$	111,150			$	117,179
	PCG Segment
	Income Before Income Taxes (a)				$	46,954			$	35,077
	Interest Income, Net (b)					181				82
	EBIT (c)					46,773				34,995
	MAP initiatives (d)					1,102				2,196
	Acquisition-related costs (e)					-				339
	Adjusted EBIT				$	47,875			$	37,530
	SPG Segment
	Income Before Income Taxes (a)				$	27,885			$	24,556
	Interest Income (Expense), Net (b)					2				(35	)
	EBIT (c)					27,883				24,591
	MAP initiatives (d)					1,766				336
	Adjusted EBIT				$	29,649			$	24,927
	Consumer Segment
	Income Before Income Taxes (a)				$	116,689			$	45,915
	Interest Income, Net (b)					26				75
	EBIT (c)					116,663				45,840
	MAP initiatives (d)					407				290
	Unusual executive costs (f)					-				764
	Adjusted EBIT				$	117,070			$	46,894
	Corporate/Other
	(Loss) Before Income Taxes (a)				$	(75,609	)		$	(38,434	)
	Interest (Expense), Net (b)					(29,817	)			(13,611	)
	EBIT (c)					(45,792	)			(24,823	)
	MAP initiatives (d)					15,313				3,880
	Unusual executive costs (f)					-				1,219
	Adjusted EBIT				$	(30,479	)		$	(19,724	)
	TOTAL CONSOLIDATED
	Income Before Income Taxes (a)				$	225,121			$	181,471
	Interest (Expense)					(26,711	)			(21,109	)
	Investment (Expense) Income, Net					(3,664	)			5,750
	EBIT (c)					255,496				196,830
	MAP initiatives (d)					19,769				7,654
	Acquisition-related costs (e)					-				339
	Unusual executive costs (f)					-				1,983
	Adjusted EBIT				$	275,265			$	206,806
(a)	The presentation includes a reconciliation of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes, a measure defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP), to EBIT and Adjusted EBIT.
(b)	Interest Income (Expense), Net includes the combination of Interest Income (Expense) and Investment Income (Expense), Net.
(c)	EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes, with Adjusted EBIT provided for the purpose of adjusting for items impacting earnings that are not considered by management to be indicative of ongoing operations. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments based on income before income taxes, but also look to EBIT, or adjusted EBIT, as a performance evaluation measure because interest expense is essentially related to corporate functions, as opposed to segment operations. For that reason, we believe EBIT is also useful to investors as a metric in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, income before income taxes as determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of interest and investment income or expense in determining operating performance, which represent items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the banking community all of whom believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital markets' analysis of our segments' core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results.
(d)	Reflects restructuring and other charges, which have been incurred in relation to our Margin Acceleration Plan ("MAP to Growth") and our Margin Achievement Plan ("MAP 2025"), together MAP initiatives, as follows: "Inventory-related charges," & "Accelerated Expense - Other," which have been recorded in Cost of Goods Sold; "Headcount reductions & closures of facilities and related costs," which have been recorded in Restructuring Expense; "Accelerated Expense - Other," "Receivable (recoveries)," "ERP consolidation plan," "Professional Fees," "Unusual credits triggered by executive departures," & "Divestitures," which have been recorded in Selling, General & Administrative Expenses.
(e)	Acquisition costs reflect amounts included in gross profit for inventory step-ups.
(f)	Reflects unusual compensation costs recorded unrelated to our MAP to Growth initiative, including stock and deferred compensation plan arrangements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
RECONCILIATION OF "REPORTED" TO "ADJUSTED" AMOUNTS
(Unaudited)
				Three Months Ended
				August 31,				August 31,
				2022				2021
	Reconciliation of Reported Earnings per Diluted Share to Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (All amounts presented after-tax):
	Reported Earnings per Diluted Share			$	1.31			$	1.04
	MAP initiatives (d)				0.12				0.05
	Unusual executive costs (f)				-				0.01
	Investment returns (g)				0.04				(0.02	)
	Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (h)			$	1.47			$	1.08
(d)	Reflects restructuring and other charges, which have been incurred in relation to our Margin Acceleration Plan ("MAP to Growth") and our Margin Achievement Plan ("MAP 2025"), together MAP initiatives, as follows: "Inventory-related charges," & "Accelerated Expense - Other," which have been recorded in Cost of Goods Sold; "Headcount reductions & closures of facilities and related costs," which have been recorded in Restructuring Expense; "Accelerated Expense - Other," "Receivable (recoveries)," "ERP consolidation plan," "Professional Fees," "Unusual credits triggered by executive departures," & "Divestitures," all of which have been recorded in Selling, General & Administrative Expenses.
(f)	Reflects unusual compensation costs recorded unrelated to our MAP to Growth initiative, including stock and deferred compensation plan arrangements.
(g)	Investment returns include realized net gains and losses on sales of investments and unrealized net gains and losses on equity securities, which are adjusted due to their inherent volatility. Management does not consider these gains and losses, which cannot be predicted with any level of certainty, to be reflective of the Company's core business operations.
(h)	Adjusted EPS is provided for the purpose of adjusting diluted earnings per share for items impacting earnings that are not considered by management to be indicative of ongoing operations.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
IN THOUSANDS
(Unaudited)
			August 31, 2022				August 31, 2021				May 31, 2022
Assets
Current Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	197,574			$	213,212			$	201,672
	Trade accounts receivable			1,454,641				1,224,095				1,479,301
	Allowance for doubtful accounts			(46,775	)			(52,181	)			(46,669	)
	Net trade accounts receivable			1,407,866				1,171,914				1,432,632
	Inventories			1,339,954				997,255				1,212,618
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets			342,294				330,315				304,887
	Total current assets			3,287,688				2,712,696				3,151,809
Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost				2,135,573				1,949,817				2,132,915
	Allowance for depreciation			(1,036,199	)			(998,993	)			(1,028,932	)
	Property, plant and equipment, net			1,099,374				950,824				1,103,983
Other Assets
	Goodwill			1,333,066				1,349,137				1,337,868
	Other intangible assets, net of amortization			586,204				626,244				592,261
	Operating lease right-of-use assets			296,101				298,878				307,797
	Deferred income taxes			16,450				26,671				18,914
	Other			184,105				201,754				195,074
	Total other assets			2,415,926				2,502,684				2,451,914
Total Assets			$	6,802,988			$	6,166,204			$	6,707,706
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
	Accounts payable		$	785,984			$	647,568			$	800,369
	Current portion of long-term debt			303,387				1,649				603,454
	Accrued compensation and benefits			165,796				156,031				262,445
	Accrued losses			26,160				25,309				24,508
	Other accrued liabilities			367,920				333,065				325,632
	Total current liabilities			1,649,247				1,163,622				2,016,408
Long-Term Liabilities
	Long-term debt, less current maturities			2,534,108				2,429,623				2,083,155
	Operating lease liabilities			255,625				256,661				265,139
	Other long-term liabilities			285,634				417,072				276,990
	Deferred income taxes			80,772				108,506				82,186
	Total long-term liabilities			3,156,139				3,211,862				2,707,470
	Total liabilities			4,805,386				4,375,484				4,723,878
Stockholders' Equity
	Preferred stock; none issued			-				-				-
	Common stock (outstanding 120,099; 129,743; 129,199)			1,291				1,297				1,292
	Paid-in capital			1,105,211				1,061,161				1,096,147
	Treasury stock, at cost			(754,477	)			(671,314	)			(717,019	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)			(612,905	)			(540,508	)			(537,337	)
	Retained earnings			2,256,939				1,937,940				2,139,346
	Total RPM International Inc. stockholders' equity			1,996,059				1,788,576				1,982,429
	Noncontrolling interest			1,543				2,144				1,399
	Total equity			1,997,602				1,790,720				1,983,828
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity			$	6,802,988			$	6,166,204			$	6,707,706

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
IN THOUSANDS
(Unaudited)
			Three Months Ended
			August 31,				August 31,
				2022				2021
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income			$	169,279			$	134,795
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization				38,416				37,944
Restructuring charges, net of payments				-				(2,004	)
Fair value adjustments to contingent earnout obligations				-				1,027
Deferred income taxes				(1,919	)			(3,452	)
Stock-based compensation expense				9,062				5,763
Net loss (gain) on marketable securities				6,606				(3,476	)
Other				111				(76	)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from purchases and sales of businesses:
(Increase) decrease in receivables				(266	)			98,166
(Increase) in inventory				(148,188	)			(68,155	)
(Increase) in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets				(36,021	)			(15,648	)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable				15,113				(42,912	)
(Decrease) in accrued compensation and benefits				(92,970	)			(100,201	)
Increase (decrease) in accrued losses				1,873				(3,530	)
Increase in other accrued liabilities				62,459				37,866
Cash Provided By Operating Activities				23,555				76,107
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures				(57,818	)			(51,888	)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired				(36,373	)			(35,802	)
Purchase of marketable securities				(6,440	)			(5,843	)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities				4,116				2,766
Other				80				250
Cash (Used For) Investing Activities				(96,435	)			(90,517	)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Additions to long-term and short-term debt				250,051				60,547
Reductions of long-term and short-term debt				(75,264	)			(471	)
Cash dividends				(51,420	)			(48,901	)
Repurchases of common stock				(25,000	)			(12,500	)
Shares of common stock returned for taxes				(12,430	)			(5,802	)
Payments of acquisition-related contingent consideration				(3,705	)			(60	)
Other				(2,487	)			-
Cash Provided By (Used For) Financing Activities				79,745				(7,187	)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and
Cash Equivalents				(10,963	)			(11,895	)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents				(4,098	)			(33,492	)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period				201,672				246,704
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period			$	197,574			$	213,212

 

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Matt Schlarb,

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or

mschlarb@rpminc.com

Source: RPM International Inc.

FAQ

What were RPM's first-quarter earnings results for fiscal 2023?

RPM reported first-quarter net sales of $1.93 billion, net income of $169.0 million, diluted EPS of $1.31, and adjusted EPS of $1.47.

What is RPM's outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2023?

RPM expects sales growth of 9% to 12% and adjusted EBIT growth of 30% to 40% for the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

How did RPM's net sales change compared to the previous year?

RPM's net sales increased by 17.1% compared to the same quarter last year.

What factors contributed to RPM's record financial results?

Factors included improved material supply, effective pricing management, and operational efficiencies.

What were RPM's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the first quarter?

RPM reported EBIT of $255.5 million for the first quarter, reflecting a 29.8% increase.