Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries NewMarket Corporation Reports First Quarter 2023 Results By: NewMarket Corporation via Business Wire April 26, 2023 at 17:01 PM EDT Net Income of $97.6 Million and Earnings Per Share of $10.09 Petroleum Additives Operating Profit of $132.1 Million Continued Focus on Cost Control and Margin Recovery NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas E. Gottwald, released the following earnings report of the Company’s operations for the first quarter of 2023. Net income for the first quarter of 2023 was $97.6 million, or $10.09 per share, compared to net income of $59.3 million, or $5.75 per share, for the first quarter of 2022. Petroleum additives sales for the first quarter of 2023 were $700.0 million, compared to $660.3 million for the same period in 2022. Petroleum additives operating profit for the first quarter of 2023 was $132.1 million, compared to $86.9 million for the first quarter of 2022. The increase in operating profit was mainly due to increased selling prices, partially offset by higher raw material and operating costs and lower shipments. Shipments between quarterly periods were down 15.4%, with decreases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives across all regions except North America, which reported a small increase in fuel additives shipments. Shipments have been lower than our expectations over the last few quarters, due to a general economic slowdown and customer destocking. During the first quarter of 2023, we funded capital expenditures of $11.9 million and returned $48.8 million to our shareholders through dividends of $20.3 million and share repurchases of $28.5 million (82,486 shares of our common stock). Our Net Debt to EBITDA ratio was 1.7 as of March 31, 2023. We are encouraged by the sequential improvement in our petroleum additives operating profit the last two quarters. After being below our historical norms for the past six quarters, our operating margin for the rolling four quarters ended March 31, 2023 was 15.2%, which is at the lower end of the range of our long-term expectations. We have seen improvements in the supply chain disruptions which have impacted the petrochemicals industry and our company over the past several years. Inflation continues to be a concern, and cost control and margin recovery will remain high priorities. We continue to make decisions to promote long-term value for our shareholders and customers, and we remain focused on our long-term objectives. We believe the fundamentals of how we run our business - a long-term view, safety-first culture, customer-focused solutions, technology-driven product offerings, and world-class supply chain capability - will continue to be beneficial for all our stakeholders. Sincerely, Thomas E. Gottwald The petroleum additives segment consists of the North America (the United States and Canada), Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America), Asia Pacific, and Europe/Middle East/Africa/India (Europe or EMEAI) regions. The Company has disclosed the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, Net Debt, and Net Debt to EBITDA, as well as the related calculations in the schedules included with this earnings release. EBITDA is defined as income from continuing operations before the deduction of interest and financing expenses, income taxes, depreciation (on property, plant and equipment) and amortization (on intangibles and lease right-of-use assets). Net Debt is defined as long-term debt, including current maturities, less cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. Net Debt to EBITDA is defined as Net Debt divided by EBITDA for the rolling four quarters ended as of the specified date. The Company believes that even though these items are not required by or presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), these additional measures enhance understanding of the Company’s performance and period to period comparability. The Company believes that these items should not be considered an alternative to our results determined under GAAP. As a reminder, a conference call and Internet webcast is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 27, 2023, to review first quarter 2023 financial results. You can access the conference call live by dialing 1-888-506-0062 (domestic) or 1-973-528-0011 (international) and requesting the NewMarket conference call. To avoid delays, callers should dial in five minutes early. A teleconference replay of the call will be available until May 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EDT by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (domestic) or 1-919-882-2331 (international). The replay passcode number is 48134. The call will also be broadcast via the Internet and can be accessed through the Company’s website at www.NewMarket.com or www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2001/48134. A webcast replay will be available for 30 days. NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries Afton Chemical Corporation and Ethyl Corporation, develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. From custom-formulated additive packages to market-general additives, the NewMarket family of companies provides the world with the technology to make engines run smoother, machines last longer, and fuels burn cleaner. Some of the information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although NewMarket’s management believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the availability of raw materials and distribution systems; disruptions at production facilities, including single-sourced facilities; hazards common to chemical businesses; the ability to respond effectively to technological changes in our industry; failure to protect our intellectual property rights; sudden, sharp, or prolonged raw material price increases; competition from other manufacturers; current and future governmental regulations; the loss of significant customers; failure to attract and retain a highly-qualified workforce; an information technology system failure or security breach; the occurrence or threat of extraordinary events, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, wars and health-related epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic; risks related to operating outside of the United States; political, economic, and regulatory factors concerning our products; the impact of substantial indebtedness on our operational and financial flexibility; the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; resolution of environmental liabilities or legal proceedings; limitation of our insurance coverage; our inability to realize expected benefits from investment in our infrastructure or from future acquisitions, or our inability to successfully integrate future acquisitions into our business; the underperformance of our pension assets resulting in additional cash contributions to our pension plans; and other factors detailed from time to time in the reports that NewMarket files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is available to shareholders upon request. You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by NewMarket in the foregoing discussion speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this discussion, or elsewhere, might not occur. NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SEGMENT RESULTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION (In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Revenue: Petroleum additives $ 699,991 $ 660,304 All other 2,798 2,248 Total $ 702,789 $ 662,552 Segment operating profit: Petroleum additives $ 132,068 $ 86,922 All other (975 ) 98 Segment operating profit 131,093 87,020 Corporate unallocated expense (6,491 ) (3,890 ) Interest and financing expenses (10,773 ) (9,406 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 (7,545 ) Other income (expense), net 11,319 7,328 Income before income tax expense $ 125,148 $ 73,507 Net income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Earnings per share - basic and diluted $ 10.09 $ 5.75 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Net sales $ 702,789 $ 662,552 Cost of goods sold 504,745 507,389 Gross profit 198,044 155,163 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 39,847 35,622 Research, development, and testing expenses 33,156 36,251 Operating profit 125,041 83,290 Interest and financing expenses, net 10,773 9,406 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 7,545 Other income (expense), net 10,880 7,168 Income before income tax expense 125,148 73,507 Income tax expense 27,565 14,189 Net income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Earnings per share - basic and diluted $ 10.09 $ 5.75 Cash dividends declared per share $ 2.10 $ 2.10 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share amounts, unaudited) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 70,115 $ 68,712 Trade and other accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses 457,203 453,692 Inventories 566,136 631,383 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 38,107 38,338 Total current assets 1,131,561 1,192,125 Property, plant, and equipment, net 658,092 659,998 Intangibles (net of amortization) and goodwill 125,754 126,069 Prepaid pension cost 310,753 302,584 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 60,350 62,417 Deferred charges and other assets 64,261 63,625 Total assets $ 2,350,771 $ 2,406,818 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 212,277 $ 273,289 Accrued expenses 72,336 89,508 Dividends payable 17,861 17,850 Income taxes payable 35,248 16,109 Operating lease liabilities 14,948 15,569 Other current liabilities 5,826 11,562 Total current liabilities 358,496 423,887 Long-term debt 957,958 1,003,737 Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent 45,588 46,968 Other noncurrent liabilities 166,929 169,819 Total liabilities 1,528,971 1,644,411 Shareholders' equity: Common stock and paid-in capital (with no par value; issued and outstanding shares - 9,625,959 at March 31, 2023 and 9,702,147 at December 31, 2022) 0 0 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (61,551 ) (71,995 ) Retained earnings 883,351 834,402 Total shareholders' equity 821,800 762,407 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,350,771 $ 2,406,818 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA (In thousands, unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Net income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Depreciation and amortization 20,313 21,072 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 7,545 Loss on marketable securities 0 2,977 Cash pension and postretirement contributions (2,290 ) (2,099 ) Working capital changes 9,795 (66,987 ) Deferred income tax benefit (4,932 ) (12,135 ) Purchases of marketable securities 0 (787 ) Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities 0 372,846 Capital expenditures (11,881 ) (12,612 ) Redemption of 4.10% senior notes 0 (350,000 ) Cash costs of 4.10% senior notes redemption 0 (7,099 ) Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit facility (46,000 ) 51,000 Repurchases of common stock (28,479 ) (37,347 ) Dividends paid (20,292 ) (21,570 ) All other (12,414 ) (2,876 ) Increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 1,403 $ 1,246 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (In thousands, unaudited) Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, and Amortization Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Net Income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Add: Interest and financing expenses, net 10,773 9,406 Income tax expense 27,565 14,189 Depreciation and amortization 19,966 20,604 EBITDA $ 155,887 $ 103,517 Net Debt to EBITDA March 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Long-term debt, including current maturities $ 957,958 $ 1,003,737 Less: Cash and cash equivalents 70,115 68,712 Net Debt $ 887,843 $ 935,025 Rolling Four Quarters Ended March 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Net Income $ 317,803 $ 279,538 Add: Interest and financing expenses, net 36,569 35,202 Income tax expense 81,572 68,196 Depreciation and amortization 80,137 80,775 EBITDA-Rolling Four Quarters $ 516,081 $ 463,711 Net Debt to EBITDA 1.7 2.0 View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005658/en/Contacts William J. 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NewMarket Corporation Reports First Quarter 2023 Results By: NewMarket Corporation via Business Wire April 26, 2023 at 17:01 PM EDT Net Income of $97.6 Million and Earnings Per Share of $10.09 Petroleum Additives Operating Profit of $132.1 Million Continued Focus on Cost Control and Margin Recovery NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas E. Gottwald, released the following earnings report of the Company’s operations for the first quarter of 2023. Net income for the first quarter of 2023 was $97.6 million, or $10.09 per share, compared to net income of $59.3 million, or $5.75 per share, for the first quarter of 2022. Petroleum additives sales for the first quarter of 2023 were $700.0 million, compared to $660.3 million for the same period in 2022. Petroleum additives operating profit for the first quarter of 2023 was $132.1 million, compared to $86.9 million for the first quarter of 2022. The increase in operating profit was mainly due to increased selling prices, partially offset by higher raw material and operating costs and lower shipments. Shipments between quarterly periods were down 15.4%, with decreases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives across all regions except North America, which reported a small increase in fuel additives shipments. Shipments have been lower than our expectations over the last few quarters, due to a general economic slowdown and customer destocking. During the first quarter of 2023, we funded capital expenditures of $11.9 million and returned $48.8 million to our shareholders through dividends of $20.3 million and share repurchases of $28.5 million (82,486 shares of our common stock). Our Net Debt to EBITDA ratio was 1.7 as of March 31, 2023. We are encouraged by the sequential improvement in our petroleum additives operating profit the last two quarters. After being below our historical norms for the past six quarters, our operating margin for the rolling four quarters ended March 31, 2023 was 15.2%, which is at the lower end of the range of our long-term expectations. We have seen improvements in the supply chain disruptions which have impacted the petrochemicals industry and our company over the past several years. Inflation continues to be a concern, and cost control and margin recovery will remain high priorities. We continue to make decisions to promote long-term value for our shareholders and customers, and we remain focused on our long-term objectives. We believe the fundamentals of how we run our business - a long-term view, safety-first culture, customer-focused solutions, technology-driven product offerings, and world-class supply chain capability - will continue to be beneficial for all our stakeholders. Sincerely, Thomas E. Gottwald The petroleum additives segment consists of the North America (the United States and Canada), Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America), Asia Pacific, and Europe/Middle East/Africa/India (Europe or EMEAI) regions. The Company has disclosed the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, Net Debt, and Net Debt to EBITDA, as well as the related calculations in the schedules included with this earnings release. EBITDA is defined as income from continuing operations before the deduction of interest and financing expenses, income taxes, depreciation (on property, plant and equipment) and amortization (on intangibles and lease right-of-use assets). Net Debt is defined as long-term debt, including current maturities, less cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. Net Debt to EBITDA is defined as Net Debt divided by EBITDA for the rolling four quarters ended as of the specified date. The Company believes that even though these items are not required by or presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), these additional measures enhance understanding of the Company’s performance and period to period comparability. The Company believes that these items should not be considered an alternative to our results determined under GAAP. As a reminder, a conference call and Internet webcast is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 27, 2023, to review first quarter 2023 financial results. You can access the conference call live by dialing 1-888-506-0062 (domestic) or 1-973-528-0011 (international) and requesting the NewMarket conference call. To avoid delays, callers should dial in five minutes early. A teleconference replay of the call will be available until May 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EDT by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (domestic) or 1-919-882-2331 (international). The replay passcode number is 48134. The call will also be broadcast via the Internet and can be accessed through the Company’s website at www.NewMarket.com or www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2001/48134. A webcast replay will be available for 30 days. NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries Afton Chemical Corporation and Ethyl Corporation, develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. From custom-formulated additive packages to market-general additives, the NewMarket family of companies provides the world with the technology to make engines run smoother, machines last longer, and fuels burn cleaner. Some of the information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although NewMarket’s management believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the availability of raw materials and distribution systems; disruptions at production facilities, including single-sourced facilities; hazards common to chemical businesses; the ability to respond effectively to technological changes in our industry; failure to protect our intellectual property rights; sudden, sharp, or prolonged raw material price increases; competition from other manufacturers; current and future governmental regulations; the loss of significant customers; failure to attract and retain a highly-qualified workforce; an information technology system failure or security breach; the occurrence or threat of extraordinary events, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, wars and health-related epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic; risks related to operating outside of the United States; political, economic, and regulatory factors concerning our products; the impact of substantial indebtedness on our operational and financial flexibility; the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; resolution of environmental liabilities or legal proceedings; limitation of our insurance coverage; our inability to realize expected benefits from investment in our infrastructure or from future acquisitions, or our inability to successfully integrate future acquisitions into our business; the underperformance of our pension assets resulting in additional cash contributions to our pension plans; and other factors detailed from time to time in the reports that NewMarket files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is available to shareholders upon request. You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by NewMarket in the foregoing discussion speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this discussion, or elsewhere, might not occur. NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SEGMENT RESULTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION (In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Revenue: Petroleum additives $ 699,991 $ 660,304 All other 2,798 2,248 Total $ 702,789 $ 662,552 Segment operating profit: Petroleum additives $ 132,068 $ 86,922 All other (975 ) 98 Segment operating profit 131,093 87,020 Corporate unallocated expense (6,491 ) (3,890 ) Interest and financing expenses (10,773 ) (9,406 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 (7,545 ) Other income (expense), net 11,319 7,328 Income before income tax expense $ 125,148 $ 73,507 Net income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Earnings per share - basic and diluted $ 10.09 $ 5.75 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Net sales $ 702,789 $ 662,552 Cost of goods sold 504,745 507,389 Gross profit 198,044 155,163 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 39,847 35,622 Research, development, and testing expenses 33,156 36,251 Operating profit 125,041 83,290 Interest and financing expenses, net 10,773 9,406 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 7,545 Other income (expense), net 10,880 7,168 Income before income tax expense 125,148 73,507 Income tax expense 27,565 14,189 Net income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Earnings per share - basic and diluted $ 10.09 $ 5.75 Cash dividends declared per share $ 2.10 $ 2.10 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share amounts, unaudited) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 70,115 $ 68,712 Trade and other accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses 457,203 453,692 Inventories 566,136 631,383 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 38,107 38,338 Total current assets 1,131,561 1,192,125 Property, plant, and equipment, net 658,092 659,998 Intangibles (net of amortization) and goodwill 125,754 126,069 Prepaid pension cost 310,753 302,584 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 60,350 62,417 Deferred charges and other assets 64,261 63,625 Total assets $ 2,350,771 $ 2,406,818 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 212,277 $ 273,289 Accrued expenses 72,336 89,508 Dividends payable 17,861 17,850 Income taxes payable 35,248 16,109 Operating lease liabilities 14,948 15,569 Other current liabilities 5,826 11,562 Total current liabilities 358,496 423,887 Long-term debt 957,958 1,003,737 Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent 45,588 46,968 Other noncurrent liabilities 166,929 169,819 Total liabilities 1,528,971 1,644,411 Shareholders' equity: Common stock and paid-in capital (with no par value; issued and outstanding shares - 9,625,959 at March 31, 2023 and 9,702,147 at December 31, 2022) 0 0 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (61,551 ) (71,995 ) Retained earnings 883,351 834,402 Total shareholders' equity 821,800 762,407 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,350,771 $ 2,406,818 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA (In thousands, unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Net income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Depreciation and amortization 20,313 21,072 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 7,545 Loss on marketable securities 0 2,977 Cash pension and postretirement contributions (2,290 ) (2,099 ) Working capital changes 9,795 (66,987 ) Deferred income tax benefit (4,932 ) (12,135 ) Purchases of marketable securities 0 (787 ) Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities 0 372,846 Capital expenditures (11,881 ) (12,612 ) Redemption of 4.10% senior notes 0 (350,000 ) Cash costs of 4.10% senior notes redemption 0 (7,099 ) Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit facility (46,000 ) 51,000 Repurchases of common stock (28,479 ) (37,347 ) Dividends paid (20,292 ) (21,570 ) All other (12,414 ) (2,876 ) Increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 1,403 $ 1,246 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (In thousands, unaudited) Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, and Amortization Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Net Income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Add: Interest and financing expenses, net 10,773 9,406 Income tax expense 27,565 14,189 Depreciation and amortization 19,966 20,604 EBITDA $ 155,887 $ 103,517 Net Debt to EBITDA March 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Long-term debt, including current maturities $ 957,958 $ 1,003,737 Less: Cash and cash equivalents 70,115 68,712 Net Debt $ 887,843 $ 935,025 Rolling Four Quarters Ended March 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Net Income $ 317,803 $ 279,538 Add: Interest and financing expenses, net 36,569 35,202 Income tax expense 81,572 68,196 Depreciation and amortization 80,137 80,775 EBITDA-Rolling Four Quarters $ 516,081 $ 463,711 Net Debt to EBITDA 1.7 2.0 View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005658/en/Contacts William J. Skrobacz Investor Relations Phone: 804.788.5555 Fax: 804.788.5688 Email: investorrelations@newmarket.com
Net Income of $97.6 Million and Earnings Per Share of $10.09 Petroleum Additives Operating Profit of $132.1 Million Continued Focus on Cost Control and Margin Recovery
NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas E. Gottwald, released the following earnings report of the Company’s operations for the first quarter of 2023. Net income for the first quarter of 2023 was $97.6 million, or $10.09 per share, compared to net income of $59.3 million, or $5.75 per share, for the first quarter of 2022. Petroleum additives sales for the first quarter of 2023 were $700.0 million, compared to $660.3 million for the same period in 2022. Petroleum additives operating profit for the first quarter of 2023 was $132.1 million, compared to $86.9 million for the first quarter of 2022. The increase in operating profit was mainly due to increased selling prices, partially offset by higher raw material and operating costs and lower shipments. Shipments between quarterly periods were down 15.4%, with decreases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives across all regions except North America, which reported a small increase in fuel additives shipments. Shipments have been lower than our expectations over the last few quarters, due to a general economic slowdown and customer destocking. During the first quarter of 2023, we funded capital expenditures of $11.9 million and returned $48.8 million to our shareholders through dividends of $20.3 million and share repurchases of $28.5 million (82,486 shares of our common stock). Our Net Debt to EBITDA ratio was 1.7 as of March 31, 2023. We are encouraged by the sequential improvement in our petroleum additives operating profit the last two quarters. After being below our historical norms for the past six quarters, our operating margin for the rolling four quarters ended March 31, 2023 was 15.2%, which is at the lower end of the range of our long-term expectations. We have seen improvements in the supply chain disruptions which have impacted the petrochemicals industry and our company over the past several years. Inflation continues to be a concern, and cost control and margin recovery will remain high priorities. We continue to make decisions to promote long-term value for our shareholders and customers, and we remain focused on our long-term objectives. We believe the fundamentals of how we run our business - a long-term view, safety-first culture, customer-focused solutions, technology-driven product offerings, and world-class supply chain capability - will continue to be beneficial for all our stakeholders. Sincerely, Thomas E. Gottwald The petroleum additives segment consists of the North America (the United States and Canada), Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America), Asia Pacific, and Europe/Middle East/Africa/India (Europe or EMEAI) regions. The Company has disclosed the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, Net Debt, and Net Debt to EBITDA, as well as the related calculations in the schedules included with this earnings release. EBITDA is defined as income from continuing operations before the deduction of interest and financing expenses, income taxes, depreciation (on property, plant and equipment) and amortization (on intangibles and lease right-of-use assets). Net Debt is defined as long-term debt, including current maturities, less cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. Net Debt to EBITDA is defined as Net Debt divided by EBITDA for the rolling four quarters ended as of the specified date. The Company believes that even though these items are not required by or presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), these additional measures enhance understanding of the Company’s performance and period to period comparability. The Company believes that these items should not be considered an alternative to our results determined under GAAP. As a reminder, a conference call and Internet webcast is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 27, 2023, to review first quarter 2023 financial results. You can access the conference call live by dialing 1-888-506-0062 (domestic) or 1-973-528-0011 (international) and requesting the NewMarket conference call. To avoid delays, callers should dial in five minutes early. A teleconference replay of the call will be available until May 4, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EDT by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (domestic) or 1-919-882-2331 (international). The replay passcode number is 48134. The call will also be broadcast via the Internet and can be accessed through the Company’s website at www.NewMarket.com or www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2001/48134. A webcast replay will be available for 30 days. NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries Afton Chemical Corporation and Ethyl Corporation, develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. From custom-formulated additive packages to market-general additives, the NewMarket family of companies provides the world with the technology to make engines run smoother, machines last longer, and fuels burn cleaner. Some of the information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although NewMarket’s management believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the availability of raw materials and distribution systems; disruptions at production facilities, including single-sourced facilities; hazards common to chemical businesses; the ability to respond effectively to technological changes in our industry; failure to protect our intellectual property rights; sudden, sharp, or prolonged raw material price increases; competition from other manufacturers; current and future governmental regulations; the loss of significant customers; failure to attract and retain a highly-qualified workforce; an information technology system failure or security breach; the occurrence or threat of extraordinary events, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, wars and health-related epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic; risks related to operating outside of the United States; political, economic, and regulatory factors concerning our products; the impact of substantial indebtedness on our operational and financial flexibility; the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; resolution of environmental liabilities or legal proceedings; limitation of our insurance coverage; our inability to realize expected benefits from investment in our infrastructure or from future acquisitions, or our inability to successfully integrate future acquisitions into our business; the underperformance of our pension assets resulting in additional cash contributions to our pension plans; and other factors detailed from time to time in the reports that NewMarket files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is available to shareholders upon request. You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by NewMarket in the foregoing discussion speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this discussion, or elsewhere, might not occur. NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SEGMENT RESULTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION (In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Revenue: Petroleum additives $ 699,991 $ 660,304 All other 2,798 2,248 Total $ 702,789 $ 662,552 Segment operating profit: Petroleum additives $ 132,068 $ 86,922 All other (975 ) 98 Segment operating profit 131,093 87,020 Corporate unallocated expense (6,491 ) (3,890 ) Interest and financing expenses (10,773 ) (9,406 ) Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 (7,545 ) Other income (expense), net 11,319 7,328 Income before income tax expense $ 125,148 $ 73,507 Net income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Earnings per share - basic and diluted $ 10.09 $ 5.75 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Net sales $ 702,789 $ 662,552 Cost of goods sold 504,745 507,389 Gross profit 198,044 155,163 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 39,847 35,622 Research, development, and testing expenses 33,156 36,251 Operating profit 125,041 83,290 Interest and financing expenses, net 10,773 9,406 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 7,545 Other income (expense), net 10,880 7,168 Income before income tax expense 125,148 73,507 Income tax expense 27,565 14,189 Net income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Earnings per share - basic and diluted $ 10.09 $ 5.75 Cash dividends declared per share $ 2.10 $ 2.10 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share amounts, unaudited) March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 70,115 $ 68,712 Trade and other accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses 457,203 453,692 Inventories 566,136 631,383 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 38,107 38,338 Total current assets 1,131,561 1,192,125 Property, plant, and equipment, net 658,092 659,998 Intangibles (net of amortization) and goodwill 125,754 126,069 Prepaid pension cost 310,753 302,584 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 60,350 62,417 Deferred charges and other assets 64,261 63,625 Total assets $ 2,350,771 $ 2,406,818 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 212,277 $ 273,289 Accrued expenses 72,336 89,508 Dividends payable 17,861 17,850 Income taxes payable 35,248 16,109 Operating lease liabilities 14,948 15,569 Other current liabilities 5,826 11,562 Total current liabilities 358,496 423,887 Long-term debt 957,958 1,003,737 Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent 45,588 46,968 Other noncurrent liabilities 166,929 169,819 Total liabilities 1,528,971 1,644,411 Shareholders' equity: Common stock and paid-in capital (with no par value; issued and outstanding shares - 9,625,959 at March 31, 2023 and 9,702,147 at December 31, 2022) 0 0 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (61,551 ) (71,995 ) Retained earnings 883,351 834,402 Total shareholders' equity 821,800 762,407 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,350,771 $ 2,406,818 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA (In thousands, unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Net income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Depreciation and amortization 20,313 21,072 Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0 7,545 Loss on marketable securities 0 2,977 Cash pension and postretirement contributions (2,290 ) (2,099 ) Working capital changes 9,795 (66,987 ) Deferred income tax benefit (4,932 ) (12,135 ) Purchases of marketable securities 0 (787 ) Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities 0 372,846 Capital expenditures (11,881 ) (12,612 ) Redemption of 4.10% senior notes 0 (350,000 ) Cash costs of 4.10% senior notes redemption 0 (7,099 ) Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit facility (46,000 ) 51,000 Repurchases of common stock (28,479 ) (37,347 ) Dividends paid (20,292 ) (21,570 ) All other (12,414 ) (2,876 ) Increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 1,403 $ 1,246 NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (In thousands, unaudited) Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, and Amortization Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 Net Income $ 97,583 $ 59,318 Add: Interest and financing expenses, net 10,773 9,406 Income tax expense 27,565 14,189 Depreciation and amortization 19,966 20,604 EBITDA $ 155,887 $ 103,517 Net Debt to EBITDA March 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Long-term debt, including current maturities $ 957,958 $ 1,003,737 Less: Cash and cash equivalents 70,115 68,712 Net Debt $ 887,843 $ 935,025 Rolling Four Quarters Ended March 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Net Income $ 317,803 $ 279,538 Add: Interest and financing expenses, net 36,569 35,202 Income tax expense 81,572 68,196 Depreciation and amortization 80,137 80,775 EBITDA-Rolling Four Quarters $ 516,081 $ 463,711 Net Debt to EBITDA 1.7 2.0 View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230426005658/en/
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