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MIDLAND, Mich. , July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: DOW)
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GAAP Income, Net of Tax
Cash Provided by Operating Activities – Cont. Ops
Jim Fitterling , chairman and chief executive officer, commented on the quarter:
"Team Dow once again delivered net sales growth both year-over-year and sequentially with price increases across all operating segments and regions. Our competitive advantages and relentless focus on disciplined execution enabled us to navigate the impacts of pandemic-related lockdowns in China , continued logistics constraints, and higher energy and raw material costs. As a result, we increased our cash flow and our share buybacks sequentially.
"We continued to progress our strategy to grow our underlying earnings over the economic cycle by investing in higher-return, faster-payback projects while capitalizing on long-term growth opportunities. As part of these efforts, today we announced a series of circularity projects that will enable us to achieve approximately two thirds of our 2030 'Stop the Waste' target as we capture growth for the sustainable and circular solutions our customers are increasingly demanding."
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Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment net sales in the quarter were $8 .2 billion, up 16% versus the year-ago period. Local price increased 14% year-over-year due to tight supply and demand balances, with gains in both businesses and in all regions. Continued strong end-market demand drove a 5% year-over-year volume increase, with gains in energy, infrastructure, and packaging applications. Currency decreased net sales by 3%. On a sequential basis, the segment delivered an 8% net sales increase, driven primarily by local price gains in both businesses and in all regions.
Equity earnings were $138 million, up $8 million compared to the year-ago period primarily due to the Sadara joint venture. On a sequential basis, equity earnings increased by $28 million on gains at Sadara and the Kuwait joint ventures.
Operating EBIT was $1 .4 billion, compared to $2 billion in the year-ago period, as price increases were more than offset by rapidly rising raw material and energy costs. Sequentially, Op. EBIT was up $202 million and Op. EBIT margins increased by 120 basis points due to improved product mix and integrated margins which offset higher raw material and energy costs, primarily in the U.S. & Canada .
Packaging and Specialty Plastics business delivered a net sales increase versus the year-ago period due to both local price and volume gains. Prices increased across all key product chains, led by gains in functional polymers and volumes increased on strong demand growth in packaging end-markets and materials for renewable energy applications. Sequentially, the business increased revenue on price gains in all regions, primarily in industrial, consumer, and food packaging applications.
Hydrocarbons & Energy business delivered a net sales increase compared to the year-ago period, driven primarily by higher local prices for olefins and aromatics. Sequentially, sales increased due to higher olefin prices with gains in Europe and the U.S. & Canada .
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Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment net sales were $4 .4 billion, up 4% versus the year-ago period. Local price improved 14% year-over-year with gains in both businesses. Currency decreased net sales by 4%. Volume was down 6% year-over-year, as declines in Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals were partly offset by gains in Industrial Solutions. On a sequential basis, the segment recorded a net sales decline of 3%, as lower volumes due to planned maintenance turnaround activity and third-party outages were partly offset by price gains in both businesses.
Equity earnings for the segment were $57 million, a decrease of $87 million compared to the year-ago period, driven by the impact of pandemic-related lockdowns in China . On a sequential basis, equity earnings decreased by $5 million due to lower MEG margins at the Kuwait joint ventures.
Operating EBIT was $426 million, compared to $648 million in the year-ago period and $661 million in the prior quarter, as increased planned maintenance turnaround activity along with raw material and energy costs were partly offset by higher pricing.
Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals business net sales decreased compared to the year-ago period, as local price gains were more than offset by local currency and lower volume due to planned maintenance turnaround activity, third-party outages, and inflationary impacts on demand for consumer durables. Sequentially, net sales declined as lower volumes from planned maintenance turnaround activity and third-party outages were partly offset by higher local price.
Industrial Solutions business delivered a net sales increase compared to the year-ago period, with local price and volume gains in all regions. Volume increased year-over-year on higher supply availability and strong demand for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and oil & gas-related applications. Net sales declined sequentially as lower seasonal demand for deicing fluids was partly offset by local price gains in all regions.
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Performance Materials & Coatings segment net sales in the quarter were $3 billion, up 22% versus the year-ago period. Local price increased 28% year-over-year, with gains in both businesses and all regions. Currency decreased net sales by 3%. Volume declined 3% year-over-year, primarily due to the impact of pandemic-related lockdowns in China , which were partly offset by stronger demand for silicones and coatings applications in the U.S. & Canada . On a sequential basis, net sales were down 2%, as local currency impacts and lower volume in Europe and China were partly offset by strong consumer demand in the U.S. & Canada as well as higher seasonal demand for coatings applications.
Operating EBIT was $561 million, compared to $225 million in the year-ago period, as Op. EBIT margins expanded by 960 basis points primarily due to pricing gains for both silicones and coatings applications. Sequentially, Op. EBIT declined $34 million as lower siloxane prices in Europe and China were partly offset by margin expansion in Coatings & Performance Monomers.
Consumer Solutions business delivered higher net sales versus the year-ago period, with local price gains in all regions and end-market applications. Volume declined year-over-year as strong consumer demand in the U.S. & Canada was more than offset by the impact of pandemic-related lockdowns in China . Sequentially, net sales declined as volume gains from strong demand for building and construction, infrastructure, and mobility end markets were more than offset by lower siloxane volumes and prices in Europe and China .
Coatings & Performance Monomers business delivered increased net sales compared to the year-ago period, with local price gains in all regions. Despite increased supply availability in the U.S. & Canada , volume overall declined year-over-year primarily due to pandemic-related lockdowns in China . Sequentially, net sales increased with local price gains in all regions and increased volumes driven by strong seasonal demand in the U.S. & Canada .
"Looking ahead, the long-term fundamentals driving growth across our end markets remain attractive," said Fitterling. "While near-term market conditions are dynamic, we will continue to leverage our diverse, global portfolio and flexible operating model to capitalize on attractive growth opportunities. The actions we've taken to enhance the resiliency of our business position us well to deliver value across a variety of economic environments. Our disciplined and balanced approach to capital allocation has delivered higher mid-cycle earnings, an improved credit profile, and cash generation above pre-pandemic levels. Team Dow remains well-positioned to continue advancing our "decarbonize and grow" strategy while delivering attractive shareholder remuneration."
Dow will host a live webcast of its second quarter earnings conference call with investors to discuss its results, business outlook and other matters today at 8:00 a.m. ET . The webcast and slide presentation that accompany the conference call will be posted on the events and presentations page of investors.dow.com.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
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Forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and expectations of future events that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that are beyond Dow's control, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements and speak only as of the date the statements were made. These factors include, but are not limited to: sales of Dow's products; Dow's expenses, future revenues and profitability; the continuing global and regional economic impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic and other public health-related risks and events on Dow's business; any sanction, export restrictions, supply chain disruptions or increased economic uncertainty related to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine ; capital requirements and need for and availability of financing; unexpected barriers in the development of technology, including with respect to Dow's contemplated capital and operating projects; Dow's ability to realize its commitment to carbon neutrality on the contemplated timeframe; size of the markets for Dow's products and services and ability to compete in such markets; failure to develop and market new products and optimally manage product life cycles; the rate and degree of market acceptance of Dow's products; significant litigation and environmental matters and related contingencies and unexpected expenses; the success of competing technologies that are or may become available; the ability to protect Dow's intellectual property in the United States and abroad; developments related to contemplated restructuring activities and proposed divestitures or acquisitions such as workforce reduction, manufacturing facility and/or asset closure and related exit and disposal activities, and the benefits and costs associated with each of the foregoing; fluctuations in energy and raw material prices; management of process safety and product stewardship; changes in relationships with Dow's significant customers and suppliers; changes in consumer preferences and demand; changes in laws and regulations, political conditions or industry development; global economic and capital markets conditions, such as inflation, market uncertainty, interest and currency exchange rates, and equity and commodity prices; business or supply disruptions; security threats, such as acts of sabotage, terrorism or war including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine ; weather events and natural disasters; disruptions in Dow's information technology networks and systems; and risks related to Dow's separation from DowDuPont Inc. such as Dow's obligation to indemnify DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and/or Corteva, Inc. for certain liabilities.
Where, in any forward-looking statement, an expectation or belief as to future results or events is expressed, such expectation or belief is based on the current plans and expectations of management and expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. A detailed discussion of principal risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section titled "Risk Factors" contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 . These are not the only risks and uncertainties that Dow faces. There may be other risks and uncertainties that Dow is unable to identify at this time or that Dow does not currently expect to have a material impact on its business. If any of those risks or uncertainties develops into an actual event, it could have a material adverse effect on Dow's business. Dow and TDCC assume no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities and other applicable laws.
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This earnings release includes information that does not conform to U.S. GAAP and are considered non-GAAP measures. Management uses these measures internally for planning, forecasting and evaluating the performance of the Company's segments, including allocating resources. Dow's management believes that these non-GAAP measures best reflect the ongoing performance of the Company during the periods presented and provide more relevant and meaningful information to investors as they provide insight with respect to ongoing operating results of the Company and a more useful comparison of year-over-year results. These non-GAAP measures supplement the Company's U.S. GAAP disclosures and should not be viewed as alternatives to U.S. GAAP measures of performance. Furthermore, such non-GAAP measures may not be consistent with similar measures provided or used by other companies. Non-GAAP measures included in this release are defined below. Reconciliations for these non-GAAP measures to U.S. GAAP are provided in the Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures section starting on page 11. Dow does not provide forward-looking U.S. GAAP financial measures or a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of pending litigation, unusual gains and losses, foreign currency exchange gains or losses and potential future asset impairments, as well as discrete taxable events, without unreasonable effort. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on U.S. GAAP results for the guidance period.
Operating Earnings Per Share is defined as "Earnings per common share - diluted" excluding the after-tax impact of significant items.
Operating EBIT is defined as earnings (i.e., "Income before income taxes") before interest, excluding the impact of significant items.
Operating EBIT margin is defined as Operating EBIT as a percentage of net sales.
Operating EBITDA is defined as earnings (i.e., "Income before income taxes") before interest, depreciation and amortization, excluding the impact of significant items.
Free Cash Flow is defined as "Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations," less capital expenditures. Under this definition, Free Cash Flow represents the cash generated by the Company from operations after investing in its asset base. Free Cash Flow, combined with cash balances and other sources of liquidity, represent the cash available to fund obligations and provide returns to shareholders. Free Cash Flow is an integral financial measure used in the Company's financial planning process.
Cash Flow Conversion is defined as "Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations," divided by Operating EBITDA. Management believes Cash Flow Conversion is an important financial metric as it helps the Company determine how efficiently it is converting its earnings into cash flow.
Operating Return on Capital (ROC) is defined as net operating profit after tax, excluding the impact of significant items, divided by total average capital, also referred to as ROIC.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring and asset related charges - net
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates
Sundry income (expense) - net
Interest expense and amortization of debt discount
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders
Earnings per common share - basic
Earnings per common share - diluted
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Balance Sheets
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Trade (net of allowance for doubtful receivables - 2022: $212; 2021: $54)
Other investments (investments carried at fair value - 2022: $1,753; 2021: $2,079)
Other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization - 2022: $4,833; 2021: $4,725)
Deferred charges and other assets
Long-term debt due within one year
Operating lease liabilities - current
Accrued and other current liabilities
Pension and other postretirement benefits - noncurrent
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent
Common stock (authorized 5,000,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value each;
Treasury stock at cost (2022: 50,391,408 shares; 2021: 29,011,573 shares)
Dow Inc.'s stockholders' equity
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for deferred income tax
Earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates less than (in excess of) dividends received
Net periodic pension benefit cost
Net (gain) loss on sales of assets, businesses and investments
Restructuring and asset related charges - net
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired and divested companies:
Other assets and liabilities, net
Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations
Cash used for operating activities - discontinued operations
Cash provided by operating activities
Investment in gas field developments
Purchases of previously leased assets
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Acquisitions of property and businesses, net of cash acquired
Investments in and loans to nonconsolidated affiliates
Distributions and loan repayments from nonconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from sales of ownership interests in nonconsolidated affiliates
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Cash used for investing activities
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Transaction financing, debt issuance and other costs
Employee taxes paid for share-based payment arrangements
Cash used for financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
Less: Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in "Other current assets"
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Net Sales by Segment and Geographic Region
Net Sales Variance by Segment and Geographic Region
Local Price & Product Mix
Local Price & Product Mix
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Net Sales Variance by Segment and Geographic Region
Local Price & Product Mix
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Total, excluding the Hydrocarbons & Energy business
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures
Depreciation and Amortization by Segment
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Nonconsolidated Affiliates by Segment
Reconciliation of "Net income" to "Operating EBIT"
+ Interest expense and amortization of debt discount
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures
Significant Items Impacting Results for the Three Months Ended Jun 30, 2022
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R&D ($1 million); SG&A ($6 million)
Restructuring, implementation costs and asset related charges - net 5
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Sundry income (expense) - net
Indemnification and other transaction related costs 6
Sundry income (expense) - net
Provision for income taxes on continuing operations
Significant Items Impacting Results for the Three Months Ended Jun 30, 2021
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R&D ($1 million); SG&A ($6 million)
Restructuring, implementation costs and asset related charges - net 5
R&D ($2 million); SG&A ($2 million); Restructuring and asset related charges - net ($22 million)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Sundry income (expense) - net
Indemnification and other transaction related costs 6
Sundry income (expense) - net
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures
Significant Items Impacting Results for the Six Months Ended Jun 30, 2022
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R&D ($2 million); SG&A ($8 million)
Restructuring, implementation costs and asset related charges - net 5
R&D ($4 million); SG&A ($1 million)
Restructuring and asset related charges - net
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Sundry income (expense) - net
Indemnification and other transaction related costs 7
Sundry income (expense) - net
Provision for income taxes on continuing operations
Significant Items Impacting Results for the Six Months Ended Jun 30, 2021
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R&D ($1 million); SG&A ($10 million)
Restructuring, implementation costs and asset related charges - net 5
R&D ($3 million); SG&A ($2 million); Restructuring and asset related charges - net ($22 million)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Sundry income (expense) - net
Indemnification and other transaction related costs 7
Sundry income (expense) - net
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures
Significant Items Impacting Results for the Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2022
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited)
R&D ($1 million); SG&A ($2 million)
Restructuring, implementation costs and asset related charges - net 5
R&D ($2 million); SG&A ($1 million)
Restructuring and asset related charges - net
Indemnification and other transaction related costs 7
Sundry income (expense) - net
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations (GAAP)
Reconciliation of Cash Flow Conversion
Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations (GAAP)
Cash Flow Conversion (Operating EBITDA to cash flow from operations) (non-GAAP)
Cash Flow Conversion - trailing twelve months (non-GAAP)
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