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Sealed Air(SEE) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-11-01 20:15
Sealed Air Corp (NYSE:SEE) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 1, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Sullivan - Executive Director, IR & Assistant Treasurer Edward Doheny - CEO, President & Director Chris Stephens - SVP & CFO Sergio Pupkin - SVP and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer Susan Yang - Corporate Treasurer & Finance Leader, SEE Automation Conference Call Participants George Staphos - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Ghansham Panjabi - Robert W. Baird & Co. Lawrence De Maria - William Blai ...
Sealed Air(SEE) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-11-01 20:00
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) The company reported increased net sales and earnings for the nine-month period, alongside a significant decrease in cash and operating cash flow Financial Performance | Financial Metric | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $4,236.0 M | $4,002.3 M | +5.8% | | Gross Profit | $1,348.9 M | $1,205.5 M | +11.9% | | Operating Profit | $716.8 M | $600.7 M | +19.3% | | Net Earnings from Continuing Operations | $396.6 M | $322.2 M | +23.1% | | Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations | $2.68 | $2.10 | +27.6% | Balance Sheet Summary | Balance Sheet Item | Sep 30, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $248.8 M | $561.0 M | | Inventories, net | $962.4 M | $725.7 M | | Total Assets | $6,075.1 M | $6,229.3 M | | Total Debt (Current + Long-term) | $3,639.1 M | $3,708.1 M | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $218.2 M | $248.7 M | Cash Flow Summary | Cash Flow Item | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $320.8 M | $377.5 M | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($183.8 M) | ($154.3 M) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($419.0 M) | ($379.2 M) | [Note 3: Revenue Recognition](index=12&type=section&id=Note%203%20Revenue%20Recognition%2C%20Contracts%20with%20Customers) Revenue performance varied by segment, with growth in Food offset by a decline in the Protective segment during Q3 2022 Segment Revenue (In millions) | Segment Revenue (In millions) | Q3 2022 | Q3 2021 | YTD 2022 | YTD 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Food** | $829.8 | $797.4 | $2,443.3 | $2,236.3 | | **Protective** | $570.6 | $609.3 | $1,792.7 | $1,766.0 | | **Total** | $1,400.4 | $1,406.7 | $4,236.0 | $4,002.3 | [Note 5: Acquisition and Divestiture Activity](index=16&type=section&id=Note%205%20Acquisition%20and%20Divestiture%20Activity) The company acquired Foxpak Flexibles Ltd for $9.7 million to enhance digital printing capabilities in its Food segment - Acquired Foxpak Flexibles Ltd for **$9.7 million**, adding digital printing capabilities to the Food segment[55](index=55&type=chunk)[56](index=56&type=chunk) [Note 6: Segments](index=17&type=section&id=Note%206%20Segments) Both Food and Protective segments reported year-to-date growth in net sales and improved Adjusted EBITDA margins Segment Performance (YTD 2022 vs YTD 2021) | Segment Performance (YTD 2022 vs YTD 2021) | Food | Protective | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales** | $2,443.3 M (up 9.3%) | $1,792.7 M (up 1.5%) | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | $553.4 M (up 14.2%) | $363.2 M (up 13.5%) | | **Adjusted EBITDA Margin** | 22.6% (from 21.7%) | 20.3% (from 18.1%) | [Note 12: Restructuring Activities](index=22&type=section&id=Note%2012%20Restructuring%20Activities) The 'Reinvent SEE' restructuring program was extended, with total spending approaching its authorized limit - The 'Reinvent SEE' restructuring program has been extended to the end of 2022, with cumulative spend to date of **$208 million** out of a total authorized range of **$210-$220 million**[88](index=88&type=chunk)[89](index=89&type=chunk) - In the first nine months of 2022, total charges related to the program were **$13.1 million**, consisting of $4.6 million in restructuring charges and $8.5 million in other associated costs[87](index=87&type=chunk)[89](index=89&type=chunk) [Note 13: Debt and Credit Facilities](index=23&type=section&id=Note%2013%20Debt%20and%20Credit%20Facilities) The company managed its $3.64 billion debt portfolio through refinancing and new note issuance during the period Debt Composition (In millions) | Debt Component | Sep 30, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total current debt | $403.4 M | $488.5 M | | Total long-term debt | $3,235.7 M | $3,219.6 M | | **Total debt** | **$3,639.1 M** | **$3,708.1 M** | - In March 2022, the company amended and restated its senior secured credit facility, extending maturity to 2027 and transitioning from **LIBOR to SOFR**[95](index=95&type=chunk) - In April 2022, issued **$425 million in 5.000% senior notes** due 2029 to repurchase existing notes due 2023, recognizing a **$10.5 million pre-tax loss** on the transaction[98](index=98&type=chunk)[101](index=101&type=chunk) [Note 18: Commitments and Contingencies](index=33&type=section&id=Note%2018%20Commitments%20and%20Contingencies) The company faces a significant potential tax liability from an IRS dispute and has settled a class action lawsuit - The IRS is challenging a tax deduction from 2014 related to the Cryovac transaction settlement, potentially resulting in a **$525 million tax liability**[150](index=150&type=chunk)[154](index=154&type=chunk) - A securities class action lawsuit was settled for **$12.5 million**, which will be covered by the company's insurance[158](index=158&type=chunk) [Note 19: Stockholders' Equity](index=35&type=section&id=Note%2019%20Stockholders%27%20Equity) Capital was returned to shareholders through significant share repurchases and consistent quarterly dividends - Repurchased **4.5 million shares for $280.1 million** in the first nine months of 2022[162](index=162&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2022, **$616.4 million remained** under the current $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization[161](index=161&type=chunk) - Declared and paid quarterly cash dividends of **$0.20 per common share** throughout 2022[165](index=165&type=chunk)[166](index=166&type=chunk) [Note 23: Subsequent Events](index=39&type=section&id=Note%2023%20Subsequent%20Events) The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Liquibox for $1.15 billion subsequent to the reporting period - Announced the planned acquisition of Liquibox for **$1.15 billion in cash**, expected to close in Q1 2023[183](index=183&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=40&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Sales growth was driven by price realization offsetting volume declines, though free cash flow decreased due to inventory investments [Highlights of Financial Performance](index=45&type=section&id=Highlights%20of%20Financial%20Performance) The company achieved broad growth across key GAAP and non-GAAP metrics, including net sales, operating profit, and Adjusted EPS YTD Performance Summary (In millions, except EPS) | Metric (YTD 2022 vs YTD 2021) | 2022 | 2021 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net sales | $4,236.0 M | $4,002.3 M | 5.8% | | Operating profit | $716.8 M | $600.7 M | 19.3% | | Net earnings from continuing operations | $396.6 M | $322.2 M | 23.1% | | Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted EBITDA | $913.0 M | $801.9 M | 13.9% | | Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted EPS | $3.11 | $2.43 | 28.0% | [Results of Operations](index=47&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Price increases drove net sales growth by offsetting volume declines and currency headwinds, improving gross margin YTD 2022 Net Sales Change Contribution | YTD 2022 Net Sales Change Contribution | Percentage | | :--- | :--- | | Price | +14.9% | | Volume | -4.3% | | Acquisition (Divestiture) | -0.8% | | Foreign currency translation | -4.0% | | **Total change (U.S. GAAP)** | **+5.8%** | - Food segment constant dollar sales increased **13.5% YTD**, driven by favorable pricing of $332 million, partially offset by lower volumes of $35 million[217](index=217&type=chunk)[219](index=219&type=chunk) - Protective segment constant dollar sales increased **5.1% YTD**, as favorable pricing of $263 million was partially offset by lower volumes of $137 million due to recessionary pressures[217](index=217&type=chunk)[221](index=221&type=chunk)[226](index=226&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=57&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Liquidity remains solid, but operating and free cash flow declined significantly due to increased working capital investment Free Cash Flow (In millions) | Metric (In millions) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2022 | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash flow provided by operating activities | $320.8 | $377.5 | | Capital expenditures | ($183.5) | ($154.8) | | **Non-U.S. GAAP free cash flow** | **$137.3** | **$222.7** | - The decrease in operating cash flow was primarily driven by unfavorable working capital changes, including a **$120 million higher use of cash for inventory** and **$169 million lower cash generation from accounts payable** compared to 2021[289](index=289&type=chunk) - Net debt increased by **$243.2 million** since year-end 2021 to **$3.39 billion**[285](index=285&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=61&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company manages market risks from foreign currency, particularly in Argentina, and interest rate fluctuations - Recognized a **$6 million net foreign currency exchange loss** in the first nine months of 2022 related to the designation of Argentina as a highly inflationary economy[311](index=311&type=chunk) - A hypothetical **10% increase in interest rates** would result in a **$76 million decrease** in the fair value of the company's total debt balance[309](index=309&type=chunk) - The company's **€400 million senior notes** are designated as a net investment hedge against fluctuations in its investment in a European subsidiary[317](index=317&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=63&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting were effective - Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were **effective at the 'reasonable assurance' level** as of the end of the reporting period[323](index=323&type=chunk) - **No material changes** to internal control over financial reporting were identified during the quarter ended September 30, 2022[324](index=324&type=chunk) PART II. OTHER INFORMATION [Legal Proceedings](index=64&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) This section references Note 18 for details on key legal matters, including an IRS dispute and a lawsuit settlement - Refers to Note 18 for details on the Settlement Agreement Tax Deduction dispute with the IRS, the Securities Class Action settlement, and Environmental Matters[325](index=325&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=64&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is identified as a significant risk impacting supply chains, costs, and assets - The conflict between Russia and Ukraine poses risks including **supply chain disruptions, increased costs, and currency losses**[327](index=327&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2022, net assets in Russia were **$79 million** and in Ukraine were **$4 million**[328](index=328&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=64&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company executed share repurchases totaling $30.0 million during the third quarter under its authorized program Share Repurchases in Q3 2022 | Period (2022) | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | July | 0 | N/A | | August | 0 | N/A | | September | 614,190 | $48.81 | | **Q3 Total** | **614,190** | **$48.81** | - As of September 30, 2022, approximately **$616.4 million remained available** for repurchase under the company's authorized plan[330](index=330&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=66&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists all filed exhibits, including governance documents, executive certifications, and XBRL data - Filed exhibits include CEO and CFO certifications pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 18 U.S.C. § 1350, along with corporate governance documents and XBRL data[333](index=333&type=chunk)
Sealed Air(SEE) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-11-01 17:01
Liquibox Acquisition - SEE will acquire 100% ownership of Liquibox, which is forecasted to have $362 million in revenues and $85 million in Adjusted EBITDA for 2022[19] - The purchase price is $115 billion, resulting in an EV/Adj 2022E EBITDA multiple of 135x, which reduces to 10x after considering cost synergies[19] - The acquisition is expected to generate approximately $30 million in annual run-rate cost synergies, representing 8% of Liquibox's revenues[19] - The acquisition is forecasted to reduce the EV/Adj EBITDA purchase multiple by 5x by Year 3 through organic growth and cost synergies and is expected to be accretive to Adjusted EPS by Year 1, excluding Purchase Accounting[19] - The combined Fluids & Liquids sales are expected to be approximately $600 million[17] Q3 2022 Financial Performance - Net sales were $14 billion, flat as reported but up 5% in constant currency[34, 36] - Adjusted EBITDA was $293 million, up 8% as reported and 12% in constant currency, with a margin of 209%, up 170 bps[34, 36, 44] - Adjusted EPS was $098, up 14% as reported and 19% in constant currency[34, 36] - Free cash flow was $137 million, with capital expenditures up 19% compared to Q3 2021's $223 million[34, 35] 2022 Outlook - Sales are projected to be between $565 billion and $575 billion, with organic growth up 7% to 9%, but impacted by a foreign exchange impact of approximately (4%) and a net acquisition/divestiture impact of approximately ($35 million)[60] - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $121 billion and $123 billion, up 7% to 9%, with a margin of approximately 21%, but impacted by a foreign exchange impact of approximately (4%)[61]
Sealed Air(SEE) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-03 17:47
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Or FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See def ...
Sealed Air(SEE) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-03 04:19
Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) Q2 2022 Results Conference Call August 2, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Sullivan - Investor Relations Edward Doheny - Chief Executive Officer Chris Stephens - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Lawrence De Maria - William Blair Philip Ng - Jefferies Adam Samuelson - Goldman Sachs Anthony Pettinari - Citigroup George Staphos - Bank of America Adam Josephson - KeyBanc Angel Castillo - Morgan Stanley Kieran De Brun - Mizuho Operator Good day and ...
Sealed Air(SEE) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2022-08-02 16:12
2022 Second Quarter Earnings SEE Sustainable Packaging Journey Ted Doheny, President & CEO Chris Stephens, SVP & CFO Brian Sullivan, Executive Director Assistant Treasurer & Investor Relations August 2, 2022 Conference Call Supplement (Unaudited Results) Safe Harbor and Regulation G Statement Forward-looking Statements This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than sta ...
Sealed Air (SEE) presents at Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference - Slideshow
2022-05-10 15:40
Industrials & Materials Conference SEE Investor Overview Automation, Digital and Sustainability Packaging Solutions New York City – May 10, 2022 Ted Doheny, President and CEO Emile Chammas, SVP & COO Mickael Msica, VP FP&A and Supply Chain Finance Louise Lagache Investor Relations | louise.lagache@sealedair.com Safe Harbor and Regulation G Statement Forward-looking Statements This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Li ...
Sealed Air(SEE) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-05 16:40
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Or For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-12139 SEALED AIR CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | Delaware | 65-0654331 | | --- | --- | | (St ...
Sealed Air(SEE) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-05-03 18:55
Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) Q1 2022 Results Conference Call May 3, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Louise Lagache - Investor Relations Ted Doheny - Chief Executive Officer Chris Stephens - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants George Staphos - Bank of America Adam Samuelson - Goldman Sachs Adam Josephson - KeyBanc Larry De Maria - William Blair Ghansham Panjabi - Baird Mike Roxland - Truist Securities Anthony Pettinari - Citigroup Kieran De Brun - Mizuho Lucas Beaumont - UBS Arun ...
Sealed Air (SEE) Presents At J.P. Morgan 2022 Industrials Conference
2022-03-23 18:16
Industrials Conference SEE Investor Overview – March, 15 2022 Ted Doheny, President and CEO Lori Chaitman, VP Investor Relations Lori.Chaitman@SealedAir.com Bobby Grau, Sr Manager Investor Relations Bobby.Grau@SealedAir.com Safe Harbor and Regulation G Statement Forward-looking Statements This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts inc ...