NewMarket (NEU) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report

Financial Performance - Consolidated net sales for Q2 2020 totaled $410.9 million, a decrease of$152.6 million, or 27.1%, from Q2 2019[84]. - Petroleum additives net sales for the first six months of 2020 were $966.1 million, down 11.7$1.1 billion in the same period of 2019[87]. - Shipments to customers in Q2 2020 were down 25.1% from Q1 2020, with North America and EMEAI regions experiencing the most significant decreases[77]. - The operating profit margin for petroleum additives was 8.1% in Q2 2020, compared to 18.4% in Q2 2019[99]. - Petroleum additives operating profit decreased by $69.9 million in Q2 2020 compared to Q2 2019, and by$44.1 million in the first six months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019[96]. - The volume of product shipments for petroleum additives decreased 24.4% in Q2 2020 compared to Q2 2019, and 9.6% for the first six months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019[91]. - Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was 76.5% for Q2 2020, up from 69.5% in Q2 2019[100]. - The impact of COVID-19 has led to lower demand for petroleum additives products, significantly affecting net sales and operating profit margins[88]. Expenses and Investments - SG&A expenses for Q2 2020 were $1.3 million, or 4.4$3.6 million in Q2 2020 compared to Q2 2019, accounting for 8.2% of net sales versus 6.6% in Q2 2019[103]. - Interest and financing expenses were $7.0 million in Q2 2020, down from$7.7 million in Q2 2019, primarily due to lower average interest rates[105]. - Other income for Q2 2020 was $6.5 million, an increase from$5.8 million in Q2 2019, reflecting components of net periodic benefit cost[106]. - Income tax expense for Q2 2020 was $4.9 million, significantly lower than$22.5 million in Q2 2019, with an effective tax rate of 18.0% compared to 23.3%[107]. Cash Flow and Debt - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $42.3 million to$102.1 million as of June 30, 2020, compared to December 31, 2019[110]. - Cash flows from operating activities for the first six months of 2020 were $94.3 million, with$60.1 million used for higher working capital requirements[114]. - Total long-term debt increased to $690.3 million as of June 30, 2020, from$642.9 million at December 31, 2019[119]. Future Outlook - The company expects the petroleum additives market to grow at 1% to 2% annually, with plans to exceed this growth rate in the long term[127]. - The company aims to provide a 10% compounded return per year for shareholders over any five-year period, focusing on customer-centric strategies and technology-driven solutions[126]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has a strong financial position with access to a $900 million revolving credit facility established in March 2020[81]. - The company continues to invest in organizational talent, technology development, and global infrastructure despite the current economic challenges[76].