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

 

July 27, 2016

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)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

 

Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On July 27, 2016, Quaker Chemical Corporation announced its results of operations for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 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 July 27, 2016.  
     
99.2   Supplemental Information related to second quarter ended June 30, 2016.

 

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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:   July 27, 2016   By: /s/ Mary Dean Hall
     

Mary Dean Hall

Vice President, Chief Financial

Officer and Treasurer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

NEWS

Contact:

Mary Dean Hall

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Hallm@quakerchem.com

T. 610.832.4160

 

 

For Release:   Immediate

 

QUAKER CHEMICAL ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2016 RESULTS

 

·Strong operating income of $22.1 million drives 5% increase in adjusted EBITDA

·Volume growth drives 2% increase in net sales despite FX and end-market headwinds

·Solid operating cash flow of $25.2 million up 31% from the prior year quarter

 

July 27, 2016

  

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) today announced net sales of $186.9 million in the second quarter of 2016, a 2% increase compared to $183.7 million in the second quarter of 2015, as growth in organic and acquisition volumes continued to outpace negative impacts from foreign currency translation and declines in selling price. This sales growth, coupled with stable gross margins and selling, general and administrative expenses, drove a 3% increase in operating income to $22.1 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to $21.4 million in the second quarter of 2015 and a 5% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $27.7 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to $26.2 million in the prior year quarter.

 

The Company’s strong operating performance year-over-year was offset by a higher effective tax rate of 32.6% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 27.1% in the second quarter of 2015, resulting in earnings per diluted share of $1.13 for both the second quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively, and a decrease in non-GAAP earnings per diluted share to $1.11 in the second quarter of 2016 compared to $1.15 in the prior year quarter. The Company has recognized a higher effective tax rate during the first half of 2016 while it awaits recertification of a concessionary tax rate in one of its subsidiaries, which the Company expects to receive in the fourth quarter of 2016 and which was available to the Company throughout 2015. The Company’s reported and non-GAAP results in the second quarter of 2016 were also negatively impacted by foreign exchange of approximately 4%, or $0.05 per diluted share. Driven by its strong operating earnings, the Company’s net operating cash flow increased 31% to approximately $25.2 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to $19.2 million in the second quarter of 2015.

 

Michael F. Barry, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President commented, “We are pleased with our second quarter results, despite continued market challenges. We were able to grow our volumes both organically by 2% and from acquisitions by 4%, as well as maintain strong gross margins and stable SG&A levels, which enabled us to generate solid increases in adjusted EBITDA and net operating cash flow. This performance was achieved despite foreign exchange headwinds, which negatively impacted our top and bottom line by 3% and 4%, respectively. In the second half of the year, we expect to see some decline in gross margin due to timing differences between raw material price changes and our product pricing adjustments. However, we also expect to realize benefits from our previously announced restructuring program. In addition, we continue to believe in our ability to take market share and leverage our past acquisitions to help offset market challenges. In summary, our 2016 forecast continues to indicate growth in both the top and bottom lines and we still expect to increase non-GAAP earnings and adjusted EBITDA for the seventh consecutive year.”

 

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

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter of 2016 Summary

 

Net sales in the second quarter of 2016 were $186.9 million compared to $183.7 million in the second quarter of 2015. The 2% increase in net sales was primarily due to a 6% increase in volumes, including acquisitions, partially offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation of $5.3 million, or 3%, and declines in selling price and product mix of 1%.

 

Gross profit in the second quarter of 2016 increased $0.6 million, or 1%, from the second quarter of 2015, primarily driven by the increase in sales volumes, noted above, on relatively consistent gross margins of 38.1% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 38.4% in the prior year quarter.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) decreased less than $0.1 million during the second quarter of 2016, primarily due to decreases from foreign currency translation, partially offset by incremental costs associated with the Company’s July 2015 acquisition of Verkol S.A (“Verkol”). In addition, overall labor–related costs were relatively flat quarter-over-quarter as annual compensation increases were offset by certain cost savings efforts, including initial modest savings as a result of the 2015 global restructuring program. Related to this restructuring program, the Company did not incur any additional restructuring expenses in the second quarter of 2016 and continues to execute the program as planned. The Company continues to project pre-tax cost savings as a result of this program to approximate $3 million in 2016 and $6 million annually in subsequent years. In addition, the Company still expects to substantially complete this program during 2016.

 

Operating income in the second quarter of 2016 was $22.1 million, which increased 3% compared to $21.4 million in the second quarter of 2015. The increase in operating income was primarily due to the increase in sales volumes in the second quarter of 2016, noted above, on relatively consistent gross margins and SG&A in both quarters.

 

Other income was $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to other expense of $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2015. The increase in other income was primarily driven by foreign currency transaction gains realized in the second quarter of 2016 compared to foreign currency transaction losses in the second quarter of 2015.

 

Interest expense was $0.1 million higher in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015, primarily due to increased average borrowings outstanding in the second quarter of 2016 as a result of the Verkol acquisition. Interest income was $0.2 million higher in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015, primarily due to an increase 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 second quarter of 2016.

 

The Company’s effective tax rates for the second quarters of 2016 and 2015 were 32.6% and 27.1%, respectively. The increase in the second quarter of 2016 effective tax rate was primarily due to the Company recording earnings in one of its subsidiaries at a statutory tax rate of 25% while it awaits recertification of a concessionary 15% tax rate, which was available to the Company during the second quarter of 2015. For the same reason, the Company estimates its third quarter of 2016 effective tax rate will be between 29% and 31%. However, the Company still estimates its full year 2016 effective tax rate will approximate 28% to 30%.

 

Equity in net income of associated companies (“equity income”) increased $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015, primarily due to higher earnings from the Company’s interest in a captive insurance company in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year quarter.

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was relatively flat in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year quarter.

 

Changes in foreign exchange rates negatively impacted the Company’s second quarter of 2016 net income by approximately 4%, or $0.05 per diluted share.

 

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Year-to-Date 2016 Summary

 

Net sales in the first six months of 2016 were $365.0 million compared to $365.1 million in the first six months of 2015. The consistent net sales were the result of a 6% increase in volumes, including acquisitions, offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation of $13.3 million, or 4%, and declines in selling price and product mix of 2%.

 

Gross profit in the first six months of 2016 increased $2.2 million, or 2%, from the first six months of 2015, primarily driven by the increase in sales volumes, noted above, and an expansion of gross margin to 38.1% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 37.5% in the first six months of 2015. The expansion in gross margin in the first six months of 2016 is due to a continued lag between the timing of certain raw material cost decreases and related selling price changes.

 

SG&A increased $0.1 million during the first six months of 2016, primarily due to incremental costs associated with the Company’s acquisition of Verkol and higher overall labor-related costs, which were partially offset by decreases from foreign currency translation and the cost savings efforts, noted above.

 

Operating income in the first six months of 2016 was $41.3 million, which increased 5% as compared to $39.3 million in the first six months of 2015. The increase in operating income was primarily due to the increase in sales volumes and the expansion of gross margin in the first six months of 2016, noted above, on a consistent level of SG&A year-over-year.

 

Other income was $1.0 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to other expense of $0.3 million in the first six months of 2015. The increase in other income was primarily driven by foreign currency transaction gains realized in the first six months of 2016 compared to foreign currency transaction losses in the first six months of 2015.

 

Interest expense was $0.3 million higher in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015, primarily due to increased average borrowings outstanding in the first six months of 2016 as a result of the Verkol acquisition. Interest income was $0.2 million higher in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015, primarily due to an increase in the level of the Company’s invested cash in certain regions with higher returns in the first six months of 2016.

 

The Company’s effective tax rates for the first six months of 2016 and 2015 were 32.5% and 28.8%, respectively. The increase in the first six months of 2016 effective tax rate was primarily due to the Company recording earnings in one of its subsidiaries at a statutory tax rate of 25% while it awaits recertification of a concessionary 15% tax rate, which was available to the Company during the first six months of 2015, as noted above.

 

Equity income increased $2.0 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. The increase in equity income was primarily due to a smaller currency conversion charge recorded at the Company’s Venezuela affiliate during the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015, related to changes in Venezuela’s foreign exchange markets and currency controls in both periods. In addition, equity income includes earnings from the Company’s interest in a captive insurance company, which was lower in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015.

 

The Company had a $0.2 million increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015, primarily due to stronger performance at its India affiliate.

 

Changes in foreign exchange rates, excluding the currency conversion impacts of the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte, noted above, negatively impacted the Company’s first six months of 2016 net income by approximately 3%, or $0.07 per diluted share.

 

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Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Items

 

The Company’s net operating cash flow of approximately $25.2 million in the second quarter of 2016 increased its year-to-date net operating cash flow to $36.0 million, a 32% increase compared to $27.3 million in the first six months of 2015. The increase was driven by solid operating performance and lower cash invested in the Company’s working capital. In addition, the Company paid approximately $4.3 million in cash dividends during the second quarter of 2016, increasing its total dividends paid to $8.5 million in the first six months of 2016, and also repurchased approximately 84,000 shares of its common stock for $5.9 million in the first six months of 2016. Overall, the Company’s liquidity and balance sheet remain strong, as its cash position exceeded its debt at June 30, 2016 and the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio continued to be less than one times EBITDA.

 

Non-GAAP Measures

 

Included in this public release are two non-GAAP (unaudited) financial measures: 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 tables reconcile non-GAAP earnings per diluted share (unaudited) and adjusted EBITDA (unaudited) to their most directly comparable GAAP (unaudited) financial measures:

 

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
GAAP earnings per diluted share attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation common shareholders  $1.13   $1.13   $2.11   $1.90 
Equity (income) loss in a captive insurance company per diluted share   (0.02)   0.01    (0.03)   (0.05)
U.S. customer bankruptcy per diluted share       0.01        0.01 
Cost streamlining initiatives per diluted share               0.01 
Currency conversion impact of the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte per diluted share           0.01    0.21 
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share  $1.11   $1.15   $2.09   $2.08 

 

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation  $15,015   $15,038   $27,961   $25,416 
Depreciation and amortization   4,986    4,666    9,920    9,364 
Interest expense   727    607    1,468    1,194 
Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies   7,238    5,724    13,543    11,083 
Equity (income) loss in a captive insurance company   (303)   100    (355)   (695)
U.S. customer bankruptcy       111        111 
Cost streamlining initiatives               173 
Currency conversion impact of the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte           88    2,806 
Adjusted EBITDA  $27,663   $26,246   $52,625   $49,452 

 

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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 second quarter of 2016 results is scheduled for July 28, 2016 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 share and per share data)

 

   (Unaudited) 
   Three Months Ended June 30   Six Months Ended June 30 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
                 
Net sales  $186,915   $183,726   $364,992   $365,056 
                     
Cost of goods sold   115,680    113,109    225,882    228,111 
                     
Gross profit   71,235    70,617    139,110    136,945 
%   38.1%   38.4%   38.1%   37.5%
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   49,142    49,172    97,783    97,636 
                     
Operating income   22,093    21,445    41,327    39,309 
%   11.8%   11.7%   11.3%   10.8%
                     
Other income (expense), net   271    (88)   977    (282)
Interest expense   (727)   (607)   (1,468)   (1,194)
Interest income   545    375    893    695 
Income before taxes and equity in net income of associated companies   22,182    21,125    41,729    38,528 
                     
Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies   7,238    5,724    13,543    11,083 
Income before equity in net income of associated companies   14,944    15,401    28,186    27,445 
                     
Equity in net income (loss) of associated companies   461    11    563    (1,426)
                     
Net income   15,405    15,412    28,749    26,019 
                     
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   390    374    788    603 
                     
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation  $15,015   $15,038   $27,961   $25,416 
%   8.0%   8.2%   7.7%   7.0%
                     
Share and per share data:                    
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   13,126,134    13,220,264    13,121,470    13,204,599 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   13,144,713    13,239,675    13,136,653    13,223,850 
                     
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation Common Shareholders - basic  $1.13   $1.13   $2.11   $1.91 
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation Common Shareholders - diluted  $1.13   $1.13   $2.11   $1.90 

 

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Quaker Chemical Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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

 

   (Unaudited) 
   June 30,   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
ASSETS          
           
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $96,245   $81,053 
Accounts receivable, net   184,306    188,297 
Inventories, net   78,269    75,099 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   23,905    21,404 
Total current assets   382,725    365,853 
Property, plant and equipment, net   85,094    87,619 
Goodwill   79,324    79,111 
Other intangible assets, net   71,530    73,287 
Investments in associated companies   22,324    20,354 
Non-current deferred tax assets   19,082    23,468 
Other assets   32,217    32,218 
Total assets  $692,296   $681,910 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities          
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt  $672   $662 
Accounts and other payables   75,569    71,543 
Accrued compensation   14,456    19,166 
Accrued restructuring   4,080    6,303 
Other current liabilities   24,536    26,881 
Total current liabilities   119,313    124,555 
Long-term debt   83,601    81,439 
Non-current deferred tax liabilities   11,748    11,400 
Other non-current liabilities   77,401    83,273 
Total liabilities   292,063    300,667 
           
Equity          
           
Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2016 - 13,249,759 shares; 2015 - 13,288,113 shares   13,250    13,288 
Capital in excess of par value   109,751    106,333 
Retained earnings   340,127    326,740 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (71,790)   (73,316)
Total Quaker shareholders' equity   391,338    373,045 
Noncontrolling interest   8,895    8,198 
Total equity   400,233    381,243 
Total liabilities and equity  $692,296   $681,910 

 

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Quaker Chemical Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in thousands)

 

   (Unaudited) 
   Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2016   2015 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income  $28,749   $26,019 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation   6,331    6,117 
Amortization   3,589    3,247 
Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of associated companies, net of dividends   (488)   1,487 
Deferred compensation and other, net   3,609    1,325 
Stock-based compensation   3,423    3,169 
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant, equipment and other assets   45    (69)
Insurance settlement realized   (614)   (301)
Pension and other postretirement benefits   (2,896)   1,019 
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in current assets and current liabilities, net of acquisitions:          
Accounts receivable   3,801    (2,344)
Inventories   (2,387)   (1,993)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (3,164)   (4,057)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (1,642)   (6,301)
Change in restructuring liabilities   (2,330)   - 
Net cash provided by operating activities   36,026    27,318 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Investments in property, plant and equipment   (4,377)   (4,277)
Payments related to acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (3,284)   528 
Proceeds from disposition of assets   48    102 
Insurance settlement interest earned   16    20 
Change in restricted cash, net   598    281 
Net cash used in investing activities   (6,999)   (3,346)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Proceeds from long-term debt   1,736    - 
Repayment of long-term debt   (286)   (12,699)
Dividends paid   (8,480)   (7,991)
Stock options exercised, other   (95)   534 
Payments for repurchase of common stock   (5,859)   (1,630)
Excess tax benefit related to stock option exercises   136    378 
Net cash used in financing activities   (12,848)   (21,408)
           
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash   (987)   (1,511)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   15,192    1,053 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   81,053    64,731 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period  $96,245   $65,784 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2