Silgan Announces Record 2020 Earnings and Cash Generation; Anticipates Significant Earnings Growth and Strong Cash Generation In 2021
Silgan Holdings (SLGN) reported a strong financial performance for 2020, with net income of $308.7 million ($2.77 per diluted share), up from $193.8 million ($1.74) in 2019. Adjusted net income per diluted share reached a record $3.06, reflecting a 41.7% increase. Net sales grew to $4.92 billion, a 9.6% rise, supported by robust demand for metal food packaging and hygiene products. For 2021, the company forecasts adjusted net income per share between $3.30 and $3.45, with free cash flow expected around $380 million.
- Record adjusted net income per diluted share of $3.06, a 41.7% increase from 2019.
- Significant free cash flow of $383.5 million in 2020, up from $271.7 million in 2019.
- Net sales increased by 9.6% to $4.92 billion in 2020.
- Higher corporate expenses primarily related to acquisitions and incentive payments.
- Anticipated higher interest expenses in 2021 due to increased borrowings.
Silgan Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:SLGN), a leading supplier of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products, today reported full year 2020 net income of
“While 2020 presented us all with so many challenges, it also provided the Company with the opportunity to showcase the essential nature of our products, the strength and commitment of our team and the power of our performance-based culture, as the Company delivered record adjusted net income per diluted share of
The Company reported net cash provided by operating activities of
Net sales for the full year of 2020 were
Income before interest and income taxes for 2020 was
Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of debt for 2020 was
The effective tax rates for 2020 and 2019 were 24.2 percent and 23.1 percent, respectively. The effective tax rate in 2019 was favorably impacted by the resolution of a prior year tax audit and the timing of certain tax deductions.
Metal Containers
Net sales of the metal container business were
Segment income of the metal container business in 2020 was
Closures
Net sales of the closures business were
Segment income of the closures business for 2020 increased
Plastic Containers
Net sales of the plastic container business were
Segment income of the plastic container business in 2020 was
Fourth Quarter
The Company reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2020 of
Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2020 increased
Income before interest and income taxes for the fourth quarter of 2020 was
Interest and other debt expense for the fourth quarter of 2020 was
The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2020 was 23.2 percent as compared to 27.5 percent for the fourth quarter of 2019. The effective tax rate in 2019 was unfavorably impacted by an increase in income in certain higher tax jurisdictions.
Outlook for 2021
The Company currently estimates that its adjusted net income per diluted share for the full year of 2021 will be in the range of
Segment income in the metal container business is expected to modestly improve in 2021 as compared to 2020 as a result of anticipated continued strong demand levels and strong operating performance. Segment income in the closures business in 2021 is expected to increase significantly over the prior year primarily due to the inclusion of a full year from the dispensing operations of Albéa acquired in June 2020, as well as the anticipated partial recovery in the second half of the year in the beauty and fragrance markets. Segment income in the plastic container business is expected to benefit from anticipated higher volumes driven by new business awards and continued manufacturing efficiencies.
The Company expects higher interest expense in 2021 primarily due to higher average outstanding borrowings, partially offset by lower weighted average interest rates.
The Company expects its effective tax rate for 2021 to be approximately 25 percent, as compared to the effective tax rate for 2020 of 24.2 percent.
The Company currently estimates that free cash flow in 2021 will remain at or near record levels and be approximately
For the first quarter of 2021, the Company is providing an estimate of adjusted net income per diluted share in the range of
Estimates for 2021 assume that the Company, its customers and its suppliers are able to continue running plants during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and that there are no legislative changes to income tax rates.
Conference Call
Silgan Holdings Inc. will hold a conference call to discuss the Company’s results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 at 11:00 a.m. eastern time on January 27, 2021. The toll free number for those in the U.S. and Canada is (888) 204-4368, and the number for international callers is (313) 209-4906. For those unable to listen to the live call, a taped rebroadcast will be available through February 10, 2021. To access the rebroadcast, U.S. and Canadian callers should dial (888) 203-1112, and international callers should dial (719) 457-0820. The pass code for the rebroadcast is 8052551.
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Silgan is a leading supplier of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products with annual net sales of approximately
Statements included in this press release which are not historical facts are forward looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, those described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2019 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward looking statements.
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC. |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) |
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For the quarter and year ended December 31, |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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Net sales |
$ |
1,226.6 |
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$ |
1,048.3 |
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$ |
4,921.9 |
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$ |
4,489.9 |
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Cost of goods sold |
1,026.7 |
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891.7 |
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4,054.5 |
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3,776.2 |
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Gross profit |
199.9 |
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156.6 |
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867.4 |
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713.7 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
95.7 |
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81.9 |
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377.7 |
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315.7 |
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Rationalization charges |
8.8 |
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7.8 |
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16.0 |
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56.3 |
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Other pension and postretirement income |
(9.6 |
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(4.5 |
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(38.7 |
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(17.8 |
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Income before interest and income taxes |
105.0 |
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71.4 |
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512.4 |
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359.5 |
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Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of debt |
26.8 |
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23.4 |
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103.8 |
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105.7 |
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Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
— |
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— |
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1.5 |
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1.7 |
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Interest and other debt expense |
26.8 |
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23.4 |
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105.3 |
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107.4 |
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Income before income taxes |
78.2 |
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48.0 |
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407.1 |
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252.1 |
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Provision for income taxes |
18.1 |
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13.2 |
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98.4 |
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58.3 |
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Net income |
$ |
60.1 |
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$ |
34.8 |
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$ |
308.7 |
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$ |
193.8 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic net income per share |
$ |
0.54 |
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$ |
0.31 |
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$ |
2.79 |
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$ |
1.75 |
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Diluted net income per share |
$ |
0.54 |
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$ |
0.31 |
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$ |
2.77 |
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$ |
1.74 |
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Cash dividends per common share |
$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
0.11 |
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$ |
0.48 |
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$ |
0.44 |
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Weighted average shares (000's): |
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Basic |
110,391 |
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110,801 |
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110,768 |
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110,939 |
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Diluted |
111,198 |
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111,417 |
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111,393 |
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111,508 |
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC. |
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CONSOLIDATED SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) |
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For the quarter and year ended December 31, |
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Fourth Quarter |
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Year Ended |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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Net sales: |
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Metal containers |
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$ |
595.6 |
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$ |
568.3 |
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$ |
2,558.0 |
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$ |
2,473.2 |
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Closures |
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469.7 |
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332.6 |
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1,712.4 |
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1,405.6 |
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Plastic containers |
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161.3 |
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147.4 |
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651.5 |
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611.1 |
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Consolidated |
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$ |
1,226.6 |
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$ |
1,048.3 |
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$ |
4,921.9 |
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$ |
4,489.9 |
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Segment income: |
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Metal containers (a) |
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$ |
32.9 |
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$ |
25.9 |
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$ |
246.6 |
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$ |
160.0 |
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Closures (b) |
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56.4 |
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41.6 |
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224.4 |
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173.5 |
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Plastic containers (c) |
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20.9 |
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12.0 |
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87.8 |
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48.9 |
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Corporate (d) |
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(5.2 |
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(8.1 |
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(46.4 |
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(22.9 |
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Consolidated |
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$ |
105.0 |
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$ |
71.4 |
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$ |
512.4 |
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$ |
359.5 |
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC. |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) |
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December 31, |
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2020 |
2019 |
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Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
409.5 |
$ |
203.8 |
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Trade accounts receivable, net |
619.5 |
505.0 |
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Inventories |
677.5 |
633.0 |
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Other current assets |
92.6 |
65.0 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
1,840.8 |
1,570.3 |
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Other assets, net |
2,879.6 |
1,954.0 |
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Total assets |
$ |
6,519.5 |
$ |
4,931.1 |
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity: |
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Current liabilities, excluding debt |
$ |
1,163.5 |
$ |
988.8 |
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Current and long-term debt |
3,251.3 |
2,244.4 |
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Other liabilities |
851.8 |
674.6 |
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Stockholders' equity |
1,252.9 |
1,023.3 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
6,519.5 |
$ |
4,931.1 |
(a) |
Includes rationalization charges of |
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(b) |
Includes rationalization charges of |
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Includes rationalization charges of |
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Includes costs attributed to announced acquisitions of |
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC. |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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(UNAUDITED) |
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For the year ended December 31, |
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(Dollars in millions) |
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2020 |
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2019 |
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Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
308.7 |
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$ |
193.8 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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223.6 |
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209.9 |
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Rationalization charges |
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16.0 |
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56.3 |
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Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
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1.5 |
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1.7 |
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Stock compensation expense |
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18.8 |
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17.1 |
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Deferred income tax provision (benefit) |
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24.1 |
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(20.9 |
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Other changes that provided (used) cash, net of effects from acquisitions: |
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Trade accounts receivable, net |
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(49.4 |
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3.8 |
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Inventories |
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11.4 |
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0.1 |
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Trade accounts payable and other changes, net |
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47.8 |
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45.5 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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602.5 |
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507.3 |
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Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities: |
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Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired |
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(940.9 |
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— |
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Capital expenditures |
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(224.2 |
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(230.9 |
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Other investing activities |
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1.9 |
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0.8 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(1,163.2 |
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(230.1 |
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Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities: |
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Dividends paid on common stock |
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(53.6 |
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(50.8 |
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Changes in outstanding checks - principally vendors |
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5.2 |
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(4.7 |
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Shares repurchased under authorized repurchase program |
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(35.9 |
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(12.1 |
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Net borrowings and other financing activities |
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844.2 |
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(77.9 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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759.9 |
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(145.5 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
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6.5 |
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(0.7 |
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Cash and cash equivalents: |
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Net increase |
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205.7 |
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131.0 |
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Balance at beginning of year |
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203.8 |
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72.8 |
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Balance at end of year |
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$ |
409.5 |
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$ |
203.8 |
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Interest paid, net |
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$ |
89.5 |
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$ |
108.8 |
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Income taxes paid, net of refunds |
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121.0 |
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40.7 |
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC. |
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RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME PER DILUTED SHARE(1) |
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Table A |
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Net income per diluted share as reported |
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Adjustments: |
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Rationalization charges |
0.06 |
0.06 |
0.11 |
0.40 |
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Costs attributed to announced acquisitions |
— |
0.01 |
0.15 |
0.01 |
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Purchase accounting write-up of inventory |
— |
— |
0.02 |
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Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
— |
— |
0.01 |
0.01 |
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Adjusted net income per diluted share |
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC. |
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RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME PER DILUTED SHARE(1) |
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Table B |
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First Quarter, |
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Year Ended |
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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Actual |
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Low |
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High |
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Low |
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High |
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2021 |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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2021 |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Net income per diluted share as estimated for 2021 and as reported for 2020 |
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Adjustments: |
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Rationalization charges |
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0.02 |
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0.02 |
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0.02 |
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0.04 |
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0.04 |
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0.11 |
Costs attributed to announced acquisitions |
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— |
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— |
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0.02 |
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— |
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— |
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0.15 |
Purchase accounting write-up of inventory |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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0.02 |
Loss on early extinguishment of debt |
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— |
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— |
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0.01 |
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— |
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— |
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0.01 |
Adjusted net income per diluted share as estimated for 2021 and presented for 2020 |
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC. |
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RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW (2) |
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For the year ended December 31, |
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Table C |
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2020 |
2019 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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Capital expenditures |
(224.2) |
(230.9) |
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Changes in outstanding checks |
5.2 |
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Free cash flow |
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Net cash provided by operating activities per diluted share |
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Free cash flow per diluted share |
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Weighted average diluted shares (000's) |
111,393 |
111.508 |
(1) The Company has presented adjusted net income per diluted share for the periods covered by this press release, which measure is a Non-GAAP financial measure. The Company’s management believes it is useful to exclude rationalization charges, costs attributed to announced acquisitions, the impact from the charge for the write-up of acquired inventory required under purchase accounting and the loss on early extinguishment of debt from its net income per diluted share as calculated under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles because such Non-GAAP financial measure allows for a more appropriate evaluation of its operating results. While rationalization costs are incurred on a regular basis, management views these costs more as an investment to generate savings rather than period costs. Costs attributed to announced acquisitions consist of third party fees and expenses that are viewed by management as part of the acquisition and not indicative of the on-going cost structure of the Company. The write-up of acquired inventory required under purchase accounting is also viewed by management as a part of the acquisition and is a non-cash charge that is not considered to be indicative of the on-going performance of the acquired operations. The loss on early extinguishment of debt consists of third party fees and expenses incurred or debt costs written-off that are viewed by management as part of the cost of prepayment of debt and not indicative of the on-going cost structure of the Company. Such Non-GAAP financial measure is not in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and should not be considered in isolation but should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and the other information presented herein. Additionally, such Non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered a substitute for net income per diluted share as calculated under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
(2) The Company has presented free cash flow in this press release, which is a Non-GAAP financial measure. The Company’s management believes that free cash flow is important to support its stated business strategy of investing in internal growth and acquisitions. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for changes in outstanding checks and reduced by capital expenditures. At times, there may be other unusual cash items that will be excluded from free cash flow. Net cash provided by operating activities is the most comparable financial measure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles to free cash flow, and it should not be inferred that the entire free cash flow amount is available for discretionary expenditures. Such Non-GAAP financial measure is not in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and should not be considered in isolation but should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and the other information presented herein. Additionally, such Non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered a substitute for net cash provided by operating activities as calculated under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
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