UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

October 28, 2015

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Commission File Number 001-12019

 

PENNSYLVANIA   No. 23-0993790
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

One Quaker Park

901 E. Hector Street

Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428

(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

 

(610) 832-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

  

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On October 28, 2015, Quaker Chemical Corporation announced its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015, in a press release, the text of which is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Supplemental information related to the same period is also included as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are included as part of this report:

 

Exhibit No.    
99.1   Press Release of Quaker Chemical Corporation dated October 28, 2015.  
     
99.2   Supplemental Information related to third quarter ended September 30, 2015.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  QUAKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION
  Registrant

  

Date:  October 28, 2015 By: /s/ Robert T. Traub
   

Robert T. Traub

Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS

 

Contact:

Michael F. Barry

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President

Barrym@quakerchem.com

T. 610.832.4000

 

 

For Release: Immediate

 

QUAKERCHEMICAL ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2015 RESULTS

 

·Strong operating results drive consistent non-GAAP earnings, despite an 8% negative impact from foreign exchange and lower global steel production

·Current quarter results include $2.8 million of one-time non-GAAP transaction expenses related to the Verkol S.A. acquisition

·Strong quarterly operating cash flow generation of $24 million

 

October 28, 2015

 

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) today announced net sales of $189.2 million for the third quarter of 2015 compared to $198.9 million for the third quarter of 2014. The 5% decrease in net sales was driven by negative impacts from foreign currency translation of $14.9 million, or 8%, which offset the Company’s product volume and acquisition-related growth in the quarter.

 

Earnings per diluted share for the current quarter were $1.08 as compared to $1.18 for the third quarter of 2014. The third quarter of 2015 results included one-time transaction expenses of $2.8 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, related to the Verkol S.A. (“Verkol”) acquisition. With these transaction expenses and other uncommon items excluded, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $1.19 for the third quarter of 2015, which were even with non-GAAP earnings for the third quarter of 2014. The Company was able to achieve these consistent earnings despite foreign exchange impacts of $0.09 per diluted share, or 8%, and lower global steel production. Similarly, the Company was able to increase its adjusted EBITDA approximately 1% to $26.8 million for the third quarter of 2015 from $26.5 million in the third quarter of 2014, despite similar impacts from foreign exchange and lower global steel production.

 

Michael F. Barry, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President commented, “Consistent with previous quarters this year, we are pleased to have delivered another quarter of stable earnings and strong cash flow despite a variety of market challenges. Foreign exchange headwinds continue to have the most significant negative impact on our earnings while we were also challenged by global steel industry production being down nearly 4%. In addition, we are seeing continued weak economic conditions in several regional areas, especially in South America. Our sales also continue to see some impact of downward price adjustments due to lower raw material costs. Despite these headwinds, we maintained our non-GAAP earnings through margin expansion, market share gains and our recent acquisitions.”

 

Mr. Barry added, “We continue to pursue our key strategic initiatives and acquisitions, such as the Verkol acquisition completed early in the third quarter. This is our eleventh acquisition over the past five years, consistent with our strategy of creating shareholder value by using our strong cash flow and balance sheet to grow Quaker both organically and via strategic acquisitions. Looking forward to the remainder of 2015, while we anticipate a continued strong U.S. Dollar and generally weak market conditions in most countries, we believe market share gains and acquisitions will continue to compensate for these challenges. Overall, I remain confident in Quaker’s future and expect our fourth quarter and full year 2015 non-GAAP earnings to exceed 2014, leading to our sixth consecutive year of earnings improvement.”

 

Quaker Chemical Corporation

One Quaker Park, 901 E. Hector Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2380 USA

P: 610.832.4000 F: 610.832.8682

quakerchem.com

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter of 2015 Summary

 

Net sales for the third quarter of 2015 were $189.2 million compared to net sales of $198.9 million for the third quarter of 2014. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to impacts from foreign currency translation of $14.9 million, or 8%, which offset a 4% increase in product volume, including additional sales from acquisitions.

 

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2015 increased $1.0 million from the third quarter of 2014, driven by increased product volume on higher gross margin of 37.7% for the third quarter of 2015 compared to 35.4% for the third quarter of 2014. The current quarter’s expansion in gross margin was mainly due to the timing of certain raw material cost decreases compared to the prior year quarter.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased $2.9 million from the third quarter of 2014 to the third quarter of 2015. The increase in SG&A was primarily driven by incremental costs associated with the Company’s current and prior year acquisitions, including the $2.8 million one-time transaction expenses incurred with the Company’s third quarter of 2015 Verkol acquisition, noted above. These increases were partially offset by decreases from foreign currency translation.

 

Other income decreased $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the third quarter of 2014. The decrease in other income was primarily due to lower receipts of annual government grants received in one of the Company’s regions and higher foreign exchange transactional losses incurred in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the third quarter of 2014.

 

Interest expense was relatively consistent in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the third quarter of 2014. Interest income was $0.2 million lower in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the third quarter of 2014, primarily due to a decrease in the level of the Company’s invested cash in certain regions with higher returns and interest received on certain tax-related credits in the third quarter of 2014.

 

The Company’s effective tax rates for the third quarters of 2015 and 2014 were 24.4% and 26.7%, respectively. The primary contributors to the decrease in the current quarter’s effective tax rate were lower changes in reserves related to uncertain tax positions, a mix of earnings between higher and lower tax jurisdictions and certain other one-time items that decreased the third quarter of 2015’s effective tax rate.

 

Equity in net income of associated companies (“equity income”) increased $0.4 million in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the third quarter of 2014 primarily due to higher equity income from the Company’s interest in a captive insurance company.

 

Outside the one-time transaction expenses mentioned above, the Company realized a minimal impact to net income from its current quarter Verkol acquisition, as its respective operational results were offset by normal acquisition-related costs and initial adjustments related to fair value accounting.

 

Changes in foreign exchange rates negatively impacted the Company’s third quarter of 2015 net income by approximately 8%, or $0.09 per diluted share.

 

Year-to-Date 2015 Summary

 

Net sales for the first nine months of 2015 were $554.3 million compared to net sales of $571.8 million for the first nine months of 2014. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to impacts from foreign currency translation of $41.2 million, or 7%, which offset a 5% increase in product volume, including additional sales from acquisitions.

 

Gross profit for the first nine months of 2015 increased $4.6 million, or 2%, compared to the first nine months of 2014, driven by increased product volume on higher gross margin of 37.6% for the first nine months of 2015 compared to 35.6% for the first nine months of 2014. The Company’s expansion in gross margin was mainly due to the timing of certain raw material cost decreases compared to the prior year period.

 

The increase in SG&A for the first nine months of 2015 of $7.5 million from the first nine months of 2014 was due to the net impact of several factors. Notably, SG&A increased primarily due to incremental costs associated with the Company’s current and prior year acquisitions, including the current year transaction expenses, noted above, and higher overall labor-related costs, partially offset by decreases from foreign currency translation and a first quarter of 2014 cost related to an amendment to the Company’s pension plan in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”).

 

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Other expense was $0.1 million in the first nine months of 2015 compared to other income of $0.6 million in the first nine months of 2014. The $0.7 million decrease in other income was primarily due to lower receipts of annual government grants received in one of the Company’s regions and higher foreign exchange transactional losses incurred in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the first nine months of 2014.

 

Interest expense was $0.1 million higher in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the first nine months of 2014, primarily due to higher average borrowings outstanding over the first nine months of 2015. Interest income was $0.9 million lower in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the first nine months of 2014, primarily due to a decrease in the level of the Company’s invested cash in certain regions with higher returns and interest received on certain tax-related credits in the first nine months of 2014.

 

The Company’s effective tax rates for the first nine months of 2015 and 2014 were 27.3% and 30.5%, respectively. The primary contributors to the decrease in the current year’s effective tax rate were lower changes in reserves related to uncertain tax positions, a mix of earnings between higher and lower tax jurisdictions and certain other one-time items that impacted the first nine months of 2015’s effective tax rate comparison. We currently estimate the full year effective tax rate will approximate 28% for 2015.

 

Equity income decreased $3.2 million in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the first nine months of 2014. The decrease was primarily due to a first quarter of 2015 currency conversion charge recorded at the Company’s Venezuelan affiliate. Due to changes in Venezuela’s foreign exchange markets and controls, the Company re-assessed its Venezuelan affiliate’s access to U.S. Dollars and its ability to import or trade under the existing exchange markets in the first quarter of 2015, which resulted in the current year charge. This was partially offset by a similar currency charge related to the conversion of Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte to the U.S. Dollar recorded during the second quarter of 2014. In addition, the Company had lower equity income from its interest in a captive insurance company during the first nine months of 2015 compared to the first nine months of 2014.

 

The $0.5 million decrease in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the first nine months of 2015 compared to the first nine months of 2014 was primarily due to the Company’s June 2014 acquisition of the noncontrolling interest in its Australian affiliate.

 

Outside the one-time transaction expenses mentioned above, the Company realized a minimal impact to net income from its 2015 Verkol acquisition, as its respective operational results were offset by normal acquisition-related costs and initial adjustments related to fair value accounting.

 

Changes in foreign exchange rates, excluding the currency conversion impacts of the Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte, noted above, negatively impacted the Company’s first nine months of 2015 net income by approximately 8%, or $0.26 per diluted share.

 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Items

 

The Company’s net operating cash flow of $23.5 million for the third quarter of 2015 increased its year-to-date net operating cash flow to $50.8 million compared to $38.0 million for the first nine months of 2014. The increase of $12.8 million in net operating cash flows was driven by strong operating performance and lower cash invested in the Company’s working capital during the first nine months of 2015 due to continued improvement in working capital management. Most notably, cash outflows from accounts receivables decreased significantly in the first nine months of 2015, primarily due to the timing of sales around quarter-end and improvements in timing of cash receipts. Also, included in the Company’s year-to-date 2015 net cash flow were repurchases of 59,110 shares of its common stock for $5.0 million, pursuant to the share repurchase program announced in May of 2015. Overall, the Company’s liquidity remains strong, as the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio approximated one times EBITDA, despite added borrowings to fund the third quarter of 2015 purchase of Verkol.

 

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Non-GAAP Measures

 

Included in this public release are non-GAAP (unaudited) financial measures of non-GAAP earnings per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information as they enhance a reader’s understanding of the financial performance of the Company, are more indicative of future operating performance of the Company, and facilitate a better comparison among fiscal periods, as the non-GAAP financial measures exclude items that are not considered core to the Company’s operations. Non-GAAP results are presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. The following are reconciliations between the non-GAAP (unaudited) financial measures of non-GAAP earnings per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA to their most directly comparable GAAP (unaudited) financial measures:

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
GAAP earnings per diluted share attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation common shareholders  $1.08   $1.18   $2.98   $3.31 
Equity income in a captive insurance company per diluted share   (0.04)   (0.01)   (0.09)   (0.16)
Verkol transaction expenses per diluted share   0.15        0.15     
U.K. pension plan amendment per diluted share               0.05 
U.S. customer bankruptcies per diluted share   0.00    0.02    0.01    0.02 
Cost streamlining initiatives per diluted share           0.01    0.02 
Currency conversion impact of the Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte per diluted share           0.21    0.02 
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share  $1.19   $1.19   $3.27   $3.26 

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation  $14,371   $15,696   $39,787   $43,853 
Depreciation and amortization   4,863    4,196    14,227    11,908 
Interest expense   697    641    1,891    1,747 
Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies   4,541    5,724    15,624    18,808 
Equity income in a captive insurance company   (526)   (72)   (1,221)   (2,142)
Verkol transaction expenses   2,813        2,813     
U.K. pension plan amendment               902 
U.S. customer bankruptcies   68    310    179    310 
Cost streamlining initiatives           173    348 
Currency conversion impact of the Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte           2,806    321 
Adjusted EBITDA  $26,827   $26,495   $76,279   $76,055 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such statements. A major risk is that demand for the Company’s products and services is largely derived from the demand for its customers’ products, which subjects the Company to uncertainties related to downturns in a customer’s business and unanticipated customer production shutdowns. Other major risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, significant increases in raw material costs, customer financial stability, worldwide economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, future terrorist attacks and other acts of violence. Other factors could also adversely affect us. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

 

Conference Call

 

As previously announced, Quaker Chemical’s investor conference call to discuss the third quarter of 2015 results is scheduled for October 29, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. (ET). A live webcast of the conference call, together with supplemental information, can be accessed through the Company’s Investor Relations website at http://www.quakerchem.com. You can also access the conference call by dialing 877-269-7756.

 

About Quaker

 

Quaker Chemical is a leading global provider of process fluids, chemical specialties, and technical expertise to a wide range of industries, including steel, aluminum, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, cans, and others.  For nearly 100 years, Quaker has helped customers around the world achieve production efficiency, improve product quality, and lower costs through a combination of innovative technology, process knowledge, and customized services. Headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania USA, Quaker serves businesses worldwide with a network of dedicated and experienced professionals whose mission is to make a difference.

 

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Quaker Chemical Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

   (Unaudited) 
   Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014   2015   2014 
                 
Net sales  $189,224   $198,867   $554,280   $571,827 
                     
Cost of goods sold   117,895    128,567    346,006    368,197 
                     
Gross profit   71,329    70,300    208,274    203,630 
%   37.7%   35.4%   37.6%   35.6%
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   52,601    49,747    150,237    142,759 
                     
Operating income   18,728    20,553    58,037    60,871 
%   9.9%   10.3%   10.5%   10.6%
                     
Other income (expense), net   185    914    (97)   558 
Interest expense   (697)   (641)   (1,891)   (1,747)
Interest income   422    642    1,117    1,990 
Income before taxes and equity in net income of associated companies   18,638    21,468    57,166    61,672 
                     
Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies   4,541    5,724    15,624    18,808 
Income before equity in net income of associated companies   14,097    15,744    41,542    42,864 
                     
Equity in net income (loss) of associated companies   738    375    (688)   2,506 
                     
Net income   14,835    16,119    40,854    45,370 
                     
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   464    423    1,067    1,517 
                     
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation  $14,371   $15,696   $39,787   $43,853 
%   7.6%   7.9%   7.2%   7.7%
                     
Per share data:                    
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation Common Shareholders - basic  $1.08   $1.18   $2.99   $3.31 
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation Common Shareholders - diluted  $1.08   $1.18   $2.98   $3.31 

 

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Quaker Chemical Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands, except par value and share amounts)

 

   (Unaudited) 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2015   2014 
ASSETS          
           
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $96,155   $64,731 
Accounts receivable, net   194,852    189,484 
Inventories, net   78,533    77,708 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   20,477    19,595 
Total current assets   390,017    351,518 
           
Property, plant and equipment, net   86,491    85,763 
Goodwill   78,412    77,933 
Other intangible assets, net   75,829    70,408 
Investments in associated companies   19,617    21,751 
Deferred income taxes   21,071    24,411 
Other assets   32,306    33,742 
Total assets  $703,743   $665,526 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities          
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt  $395   $403 
Accounts and other payables   77,212    78,977 
Accrued compensation   17,709    19,853 
Other current liabilities   27,230    25,668 
Total current liabilities   122,546    124,901 
Long-term debt   107,913    75,328 
Deferred income taxes   11,194    8,584 
Other non-current liabilities   85,939    91,578 
Total liabilities   327,592    300,391 
           
Equity          
           
Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2015 - 13,305,629 shares; 2014 - 13,300,891 shares   13,306    13,301 
Capital in excess of par value   104,839    99,056 
Retained earnings   321,856    299,524 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (71,765)   (54,406)
Total Quaker shareholders' equity   368,236    357,475 
Noncontrolling interest   7,915    7,660 
Total equity   376,151    365,135 
Total liabilities and equity  $703,743   $665,526 

 

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Quaker Chemical Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in thousands)

 

   (Unaudited) 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income  $40,854   $45,370 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation   9,229    9,154 
Amortization   4,998    2,754 
Equity in undistributed earnings of associated companies, net of dividends   1,362    (2,306)
Deferred compensation and other, net   (551)   1,672 
Stock-based compensation   4,500    3,959 
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment and other assets   (95)   (125)
Insurance settlement realized   (549)   (1,214)
Pension and other postretirement benefits   2,204    178 
(Decrease) increase in cash from changes in current assets and current liabilities, net of acquisitions:          
Accounts receivable   (4,039)   (23,061)
Inventories   (1,028)   (9,143)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (3,545)   1,332 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (2,521)   9,470 
Net cash provided by operating activities   50,819    38,040 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Investments in property, plant and equipment   (6,115)   (8,376)
Payments related to acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (23,990)   (51,947)
Proceeds from disposition of assets   130    178 
Insurance settlement interest earned   28    34 
Change in restricted cash, net   521    1,180 
Net cash used in investing activities   (29,426)   (58,931)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Proceeds from long-term debt   30,668    45,000 
Repayment of long-term debt   (304)   (1,106)
Dividends paid   (12,257)   (10,580)
Stock options exercised, other   947    (194)
Payments for repurchase of common stock   (4,989)   - 
Excess tax benefit related to stock option exercises   400    430 
Purchase of a noncontrolling interest in an affiliate   -    (7,422)
Payment of acquisition-related earnout liability   -    (4,709)
Distributions to noncontrolling affiliate shareholders   -    (1,806)
Net cash provided by financing activities   14,465    19,613 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (4,434)   (2,993)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   31,424    (4,271)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   64,731    68,492 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period  $96,155   $64,221 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

Quaker Chemical Corporation Third Quarter 2015 Results Investor Conference Call October 29, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

Risks and Uncertainties Statement Regulation G The attached charts include Company information that does not conform to generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Management believes that an analysis of this data is meaningful to investors because it provides insight with respect to ongoing operating results of the Company and allows investors to better evaluate the financial results of the Company. These measures should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. Furthermore, these measures may not be consistent with similar measures provided by other companies. This data should be read in conjunction with the Company’s third quarter earnings news release dated October 28, 2015, which has been furnished to the SEC on Form 8-K and the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015, which has been filed with the SEC. Forward-Looking Statements This presentation may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such statements. A major risk is that demand for the Company’s products and services is largely derived from the demand for its customers’ products, which subjects the Company to uncertainties related to downturns in a customer’s business and unanticipated customer production shutdowns. Other major risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, significant increases in raw material costs, customer financial stability, worldwide economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, future terrorist attacks and other acts of violence. Other factors could also adversely affect us. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers Michael F. Barry Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer & President Shane W. Hostetter Global Controller and Principal Accounting Officer Robert T. Traub Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Chart #1

 

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter 2015 Headlines Strong operating results drive consistent non-GAAP earnings, despite an 8% negative impact from foreign exchange and lower global steel production Current quarter results include $2.8 million of one-time non-GAAP transaction expenses related to the Verkol S.A. acquisition Strong quarterly operating cash flow generation of $24 million Chart #2

 

 

 

 

 

Chairman Comments Third Quarter 2015 Third Quarter 2015 Stable earnings and strong cash flow on margin expansion, market share gains, and recent acquisitions, which offset difficult market conditions Foreign exchange headwinds continue to have the most significant negative impact on earnings Global steel industry production declines of nearly 4% and downward price adjustments due to lower raw material costs Solid operating cash flow and balance sheet enable key strategic initiatives and acquisitions 2015 Outlook Foreign exchange impacts continue from strong U.S. Dollar Weak conditions in several regions Anticipate market share gains and acquisition leverage will continue to compensate for various market challenges “Overall, we remain confident in our future and expect our fourth quarter and full year 2015 non-GAAP earnings to exceed 2014, leading to our sixth consecutive year of earnings improvement.” -- Michael F. Barry, Chairman, CEO & President Chart #3

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Highlights Third Quarter 2015 1) Strong operating results drive consistent non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $1.19, despite a negative impact of $0.09 per diluted share, or 8%, due to foreign exchange 2) One-time transaction expenses of $2.8 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, related to the Company’s Verkol acquisition driving SG&A increase and variance between reported and non-GAAP earnings 3) Quarterly net sales down 5% on $14.9 million, or 8%, of foreign currency translation, offsetting product volume and acquisition related growth 4) Increased gross margin in the current quarter driven by product mix and timing of certain raw material cost decreases 5) Current quarter benefits of a lower year-over-year effective tax rate primarily offset by a decrease in other income from prior year government grants 6) Solid quarterly operating cash flow generation of $23.5 million enhances strong balance sheet and liquidity for future acquisitions Chart #4

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Snapshot Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014 Net Sales ($Mils.) 189.2 198.9 554.3 571.8 Gross Margin (%) 37.7 35.4 37.6 35.6 Operating Margin (%) 9.9 10.3 10.5 10.6 Net Income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation ($Mils.) 14.4 15.7 39.8 43.9 Adjusted EBITDA ($Mils.) – Trailing Twelve Months 100.1 97.0 -- -- Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) 13.4 12.8 -- -- Earnings Per Diluted Share 1.08 1.18 2.98 3.31 Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share 1.19 1.19 3.27 3.26 Debt ($Mils.) 108.3 62.6 -- -- Equity ($Mils.) 376.2 367.0 -- -- Net Operating Cash Flow ($Mils.) 23.5 29.8 50.8 38.0 Chart #5

 

 

 

 

 

Product Volume by Quarter Thousand Kilograms 55,000 61,000 49,000 25,000 31,000 37,000 43,000 4Q08 YTD Avg. 1Q09 2Q09 3Q09 4Q09 1Q10 2Q10 3Q10 4Q10 1Q11 2Q11 3Q11 4Q11 1Q12 2Q12 3Q12 4Q12 1Q13 2Q13 3Q13 4Q13 1Q14 2Q14 3Q14 4Q14 1Q15 2Q15 3Q15 Chart #6

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Margin Percentage 40.0% 40.0% 38.4% 37.6% 37.7% 36.6% 35.8% 35.7% 35.9% 35.4% 35.4% 34.7% 35.0% 33.7% 35.0% 32.6% 30.0% 30.0% 28.0% 25.0% 25.0% 20.0% 20.0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD 2015 Q3 2014 Q4 2014 Q1 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2015 Gross Margin Percentage Gross Margin Percentage Chart #7

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Baseline Historical Performance 2008 –– – 2015 $99.8 $100.1 $97.0 CAGR: 14.0% $89.6 $80.9 +650 Margin bps $73.0 $66.8 13.4% 13.0% 12.8% 12.3% 12.3% $44.2 11.4% $40.1 10.7% 9.8% 6.9% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Trailing Trailing Twelve Twelve Months Months Q3 2014 Q3 2015 Adjusted EBITDA ($Mils.) Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) Chart #8

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Net Cash / (Debt) $120 $80 $40 $Millions $0$0 $0 -$40 -$80 -$120 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Q3Q3 Q3 2015 Cash ST/LT Debt Net Debt Chart #9

 

 

 

 

 

APPENDIX

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share Reconciliation Q3 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014 GAAP earnings per diluted share $1.08 $1.18 $2.98 $3.31 Equity income in a captive insurance company per diluted share $(0.04) $(0.01) $(0.09) $(0.16) Verkol transaction expenses per diluted share $0.15 $- $0.15 $- U.K. pension plan amendment per diluted share $- $- $- $0.05 U.S. customer bankruptcies per diluted share $0.00 $0.02 $0.01 $0.02 Cost streamlining initiatives per diluted share $- $- $0.01 $0.02 Currency conversion impact of the Venezuelan Bolivar Fuerte per diluted share $- $- $0.21 $0.02 Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share $1.19 $1.19 $3.27 $3.26 Chart #10

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Net income 9,833 16,058 32,120 45,892 47,405 56,339 56,492 Depreciation 10,879 9,525 9,867 11,455 12,252 12,339 12,306 Amortization 1,177 1,078 988 2,338 3,106 3,445 4,325 Interest expense 5,509 5,533 5,225 4,666 4,283 2,922 2,371 Taxes on income 4,977 7,065 12,616 14,256 15,575 20,489 23,539 Restructuring and related activities 2,916 2,289 - - - - - Non-income tax contingency charge - - 4,132 - - 796 - Equity affiliate out of period charge - - 564 - - - - Mineral oil excise tax refund - - - - - (2,540) - Transition costs related to key employees 3,505 2,443 1,317 - 609 - - Non-cash gain from the purchase of an equity affiliate - - - (2,718) - - - Change in acquisition-related earnout liability - - - (595) (1,737) (497) - Equity loss (income) from a captive insurance company 1,299 162 (313) (2,323) (1,812) (5,451) (2,412) Currency conversion impacts of the Venezuelan Bolivar - - 322 - - 357 321 Customer Bankruptcies - - - - 1,254 - 825 Cost streamlining initiatives - - - - - 1,419 1,166 U.K. pension plan amendment - - - - - - 902 Adjusted EBITDA 40,095 44,153 66,838 72,971 80,935 89,618 99,835 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 6.9% 9.8% 12.3% 10.7% 11.4% 12.3% 13.0% Chart #11

 

 

 

 

 

Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation I = G + H HH H G = F - D FF F E = C + D D DD C = B - A BB B AA A Trailing Trailing Twelve Last Three Twelve Last Three Months Q3 YTD Q3 Months Months Q3 YTD Q3 Months YTD Q3 2015 2015 2014 YTD 2014 2014 2014 2013 YTD 2013 2013 Net income 52,426 39,787 12,639 56,492 57,939 43,853 14,086 56,339 42,253 Depreciation 12,381 9,229 3,152 12,306 12,274 9,154 3,120 12,339 9,219 Amortization 6,569 4,998 1,571 4,325 3,578 2,754 824 3,445 2,621 Interest expense 2,515 1,891 624 2,371 2,446 1,747 699 2,922 2,223 Taxes on income 20,355 15,624 4,731 23,539 22,364 18,808 3,556 20,489 16,933 Non-income tax contingency - - - - 796 - 796 796 - Mineral oil excise tax refund - - - - - - - (2,540) (2,540) Change in acquisition-related earnout liability - - - - (1,172) - (1,172) (497) 675 Equity income from a captive insurance company (1,491) (1,221) (270) (2,412) (3,215) (2,142) (1,073) (5,451) (4,378) Verkol transaction expenses 2,813 2,813 - - - - - - - Currency conversion impacts of the Venezuelan Bolivar 2,806 2,806 - 321 321 321 - 357 357 Customer bankruptcies 694 179 515 825 310 310 - - - Cost streamlining initiatives 991 173 818 1,166 490 348 142 1,419 1,277 U.K. pension plan amendment - - - 902 902 902 - - - Adjusted EBITDA 100,059 76,279 23,780 99,835 97,033 76,055 20,978 89,618 68,640 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 13.4% 13.8% 12.3% 13.0% 12.8% 13.3% 11.4% 12.3% 12.6% Chart #12