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NewMarket (NEU) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-10-26 13:38
Financial Performance - Net sales for the third quarter of 2021 totaled $622.2 million, an increase of $109.3 million, or 21.3%, from the third quarter of 2020[82] - For the first nine months of 2021, consolidated net sales reached $1.8 billion, representing an increase of $296.4 million, or 20.0%, compared to the same period in 2020[82] - Petroleum additives net sales for the third quarter of 2021 were $619.1 million, up 21.3% from $510.3 million in the third quarter of 2020[85] - The petroleum additives operating profit decreased by $30.1 million in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same quarter in 2020[93] Profitability and Costs - The operating profit margin for petroleum additives was 11.7% in the third quarter of 2021, down from 20.0% in the third quarter of 2020[94] - The cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was 77.7% for the third quarter of 2021, increasing from 67.9% in the third quarter of 2020[95] - Interest and financing expenses rose to $9.3 million in Q3 2021 from $6.5 million in Q3 2020, and totaled $24.6 million for the first nine months of 2021 compared to $20.6 million in the same period of 2020, primarily due to higher outstanding debt[100] - Other income (expense), net decreased to $7.4 million in Q3 2021 from $25.3 million in Q3 2020, and was $19.8 million for the first nine months of 2021 compared to $39.3 million in the same period of 2020[101] - Income tax expense for Q3 2021 was $9.1 million with an effective tax rate of 14.9%, down from $21.8 million and 18.6% in Q3 2020[102] Cash Flow and Working Capital - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $65.6 million to $59.6 million as of September 30, 2021, compared to December 31, 2020[105] - Total working capital increased to $975.5 million at September 30, 2021, up from $585.6 million at December 31, 2020, with a current ratio of 3.49 to 1[111] - Cash used in investing activities totaled $445.6 million in the first nine months of 2021, including $381.5 million for marketable securities and $64.0 million for capital expenditures[112] - Long-term debt increased to $991.9 million at September 30, 2021, compared to $598.8 million at December 31, 2020[114] Market Outlook and Strategy - The company expects to continue facing challenges from rising raw material costs and supply chain disruptions[77] - The company expects the petroleum additives market to grow at an annual rate of 1% to 2% for the foreseeable future, with plans to exceed this growth rate[124] - The company aims to provide a 10% compounded return per year for shareholders over any five-year period, focusing on customer solutions and technology-driven offerings[123] Investments and Development - Investments are being made in organizational talent, technology development, and global infrastructure to support long-term growth[76] - R&D investment in petroleum additives increased by $2.3 million in Q3 2021 compared to Q3 2020, and by $5.1 million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, representing 5.7% of net sales in Q3 2021[98] Shareholder Actions - The company repurchased 292,392 shares of common stock for a total of $99.5 million during the third quarter of 2021[75] Shipment Volume - The volume of product shipments for petroleum additives increased by 11.9% in the third quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020[88]
NewMarket (NEU) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-07-31 09:57
NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call July 29, 2021 3:00 PM ET Company Participants Brian Paliotti ??? Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the NewMarket Corporation Conference Call and Webcast to review Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results. [Operator Instructions] At this time, it is my pleasure to turn the floor over to your host, Brian Paliotti. Sir, the floor is yours. Brian Paliotti T ...
NewMarket (NEU) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2021-07-29 12:02
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-32190 Table of Contents NEWMARKET CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 20-0812170 (State or other juris ...
NewMarket (NEU) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-04-22 19:55
NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call April 22, 2021 3:00 PM ET Company Participants Brian Paliotti ??? Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to your NewMarket Corporation Conference Call and Webcast to Review First Quarter 2021 Financial Results. All lines have been placed in a listen-only mode. And as a reminder, today???s call is being recorded. At this time, it is my pleasure to turn the floo ...
NewMarket (NEU) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2021-04-22 13:04
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 20-0812170 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission ...
NewMarket (NEU) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-02-16 14:05
Financial Performance - Consolidated net sales for 2020 amounted to $2.0 billion, a decrease of $179 million, or 8.2% from 2019[144]. - Petroleum additives net sales for 2020 were approximately 8.0% lower than 2019 levels, with North America representing nearly 50% of the decrease[147]. - The volume of product shipments for petroleum additives decreased 5.2% when comparing 2020 with 2019[150]. - Petroleum additives operating profit for 2020 was $333 million, a decrease of $26 million from 2019, with an operating profit margin of 16.7%[154][156]. - Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2020, were $2,010,931 thousand, a decrease of 8.2% from $2,190,295 thousand in 2019[244]. - Gross profit for 2020 was $595,032 thousand, down from $629,869 thousand in 2019, reflecting a gross margin of approximately 29.6%[244]. - Operating profit decreased to $311,802 thousand in 2020 from $337,321 thousand in 2019, indicating a decline of 7.5%[244]. - Net income for 2020 was $270,568 thousand, representing an increase of 6.4% compared to $254,286 thousand in 2019[244]. - Earnings per share for 2020 were $24.64, up from $22.73 in 2019, marking an increase of 8.4%[244]. - Comprehensive income for 2020 was $260,152 thousand, a decrease from $272,854 thousand in 2019[246]. Cash Flow and Capital Management - Cash generated from operating activities was $284 million in 2020, down from $337 million in 2019[164]. - In 2020, the company generated $284 million in cash from operations, which was used to repurchase $101 million of common stock, pay $83 million in dividends, repay $45 million on the revolving credit facility, and fund $93 million for capital expenditures[165]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $144 million at the end of 2019 to $125 million at December 31, 2020[167]. - The company had long-term debt of $599 million at December 31, 2020, down from $643 million at the end of 2019, resulting in a decrease in total long-term debt as a percentage of total capitalization from 48.5% to 44.1%[176]. - The average interest rate for borrowings under credit facilities was 1.4% in 2020, down from 3.0% in 2019[174]. - The company has sufficient access to additional capital, including a new $900 million revolving credit facility established in March 2020[141]. - Outstanding letters of credit amounted to $2 million at December 31, 2020, with an unused portion of the revolving credit facility totaling $898 million[173]. - The company expects cash from operations and available borrowing under credit facilities to be sufficient for operating needs and planned capital expenditures in the long term[185]. Research and Development - Research and development (R&D) investment decreased approximately $4 million in 2020, with R&D as a percentage of net sales increasing to 7.0%[160]. - Research, development, and testing expenses were $140,367 thousand in 2020, slightly down from $144,465 thousand in 2019[244]. - Capital expenditures were $93 million in 2020, with an estimated range of $75 million to $85 million for 2021, focusing on improvements to manufacturing and R&D infrastructure[179]. Pension and Retirement Plans - Cash contributions to pension and postretirement plans were $11 million in 2020, with an actuarial gain of approximately $43 million due to actual investment returns exceeding expected returns[192]. - The forecasted 2021 expense for U.S. pension and postretirement plans would increase by approximately $5 million if the expected rate of return is decreased by 100 basis points to 7.0%[194]. - A 100 basis point decrease in the discount rate to 1.875% would increase the forecasted 2021 expense for U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans by approximately $9 million[196]. - The expected aggregate cash contributions to the U.S. pension plans are projected to be approximately $3 million in 2021, while contributions to postretirement benefit plans are expected to be around $2 million[198]. - The average remaining service period of active participants in the U.K. pension plan is 16 years, with an average remaining life expectancy of 26 years for inactive participants[199]. - The expected long-term rate of return for the U.K. pension plan was 5.0% at December 31, 2020, based on a target asset allocation of 40% in pooled equities funds, 40% in pooled government bonds, and 20% in pooled diversified growth funds[201]. - Actuarial gains on the assets were approximately $4 million in 2020, with an expected amortization of the actuarial net loss of about $3 million in 2021[202]. Market Outlook and Strategy - The petroleum additives market is expected to grow in the 1% to 2% range annually, with the company planning to exceed that growth rate over the long term[208]. - The company aims to provide a 10% compounded return per year for shareholders over any five-year period, driven by a customer-focused strategy and technology-driven product offerings[207]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to $1,933,875,000 in 2020 from $1,885,132,000 in 2019, representing a growth of 2.6%[248]. - Total liabilities decreased to $1,174,051,000 in 2020 from $1,202,034,000 in 2019, a reduction of 2.3%[248]. - The company’s total shareholders' equity rose to $759,824,000 in 2020 from $683,098,000 in 2019, an increase of 11.2%[250]. - Retained earnings increased to $932,271,000 in 2020 from $843,881,000 in 2019, an increase of 10.5%[250]. Debt Management - Total long-term debt at December 31, 2020, was $599 million, all at fixed rates, indicating no interest rate risk associated with fixed rate debt[224]. - A hypothetical 100 basis point decrease in interest rates would have resulted in a change of $22 million in the fair value of the company's debt at December 31, 2020[225]. - The company had no derivative financial instruments outstanding at the end of 2020 or 2019, indicating a conservative approach to risk management[282]. - Issued $250 million in 3.78% senior unsecured notes, maturing on January 4, 2029, with annual principal payments of $50 million starting January 4, 2025[330]. - Compliance with all covenants under the 3.78% senior notes as of December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2019[331]. - Entered into a $900 million multicurrency revolving credit facility on March 5, 2020, with a term of five years[332]. - The revolving credit facility includes a $500 million sublimit for foreign currency borrowings and a $50 million sublimit for letters of credit[332]. - An expansion feature allows for an increase in the revolving credit facility or incremental term loans up to $425 million[332]. - The revolving credit facility is available on a revolving basis until March 5, 2025[332].
NewMarket (NEU) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-02-04 20:57
NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Q4 2020 Results Conference Call February 4, 2021 3:00 PM ET Company Participants Brian Paliotti - CFO Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the NewMarket Corporation Conference Call and Webcast to Review Fourth Quarter 2020 and Year-end Financial Results. [Operator Instructions]. It is now my pleasure to turn the floor over to your host, Brian Paliotti. Sir, the floor is yours. Brian Paliotti Thank you, Matthew, and thanks to everyone for joining me ...
NewMarket (NEU) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-11-01 13:31
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net income for Q3 2020 was $96 million or $8.70 per share, an increase from $68 million or $6.06 per share in Q3 2019, which includes a one-time gain of $16.5 million from the sale of a non-operating real estate asset [4] - The effective tax rate decreased to 18.6% from 22.5% in the same period last year [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales for the petroleum additives segment in Q3 2020 were $510 million, down from $551 million in Q3 2019, primarily due to lower shipments and selling prices [5] - Operating profit for the petroleum additives segment increased to $102 million from $95 million year-over-year, attributed to lower raw material costs and reduced selling, general, and administrative costs [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Shipments in the petroleum additives segment decreased by 3.2%, mainly driven by declines in fuel additive shipments [5] - There was a significant rebound in gasoline consumption and miles driven, with industrial production beginning to recover, particularly in automobile manufacturing [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on meeting customer needs during the ongoing crisis and has continued operations globally without interruption [9] - The management is optimistic about the petroleum additives business, expecting continued improvement as government restrictions ease and the overall economic environment improves [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the improvements in Q3 2020 were driven by a recovery from the economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic [6] - The rate of improvement in the market will depend on the lifting of restrictions and the overall economic recovery [10] Other Important Information - The company funded capital expenditures of $20 million, repaid $82 million in debt, and paid $21 million in dividends, maintaining low leverage with a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1.1 times [8] Q&A Session Summary - The Q&A session concluded without specific questions or answers being documented in the provided content [12]
NewMarket (NEU) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-10-29 13:04
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-32190 NEWMARKET CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 20-0812170 (State or other ...
NewMarket (NEU) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-08-02 04:07
NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2020 3:00 PM ET Company Participants Brian Paliotti - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the NewMarket Corporation Conference Call and Webcast to review second quarter 2020 financial results. All lines have been placed on a listen-only mode for the duration of today???s call. At this time, it is my pleasure to turn the floor over to your host to Mr. Brian Palio ...