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 26, 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   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   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 October 26, 2016, Quaker Chemical Corporation announced its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 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 October 26, 2016.
     
99.2   Supplemental Information related to third quarter ended September 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: October 26, 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 THIRD QUARTER 2016 RESULTS

 

·Strong operating income of $21.3 million drives 6% increase in adjusted EBITDA

·Volume growth drives an increase in net sales despite FX headwinds

·Year-to-date operating cash flow of $53.0 million increases 4% from the prior year

 

October 26, 2016

 

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) today announced net sales of $190.4 million in the third quarter of 2016, a 1% increase compared to $189.2 million in the third quarter of 2015, as a 2% growth from organic volume and a 2% increase from acquisitions outpaced a 2% negative impact from foreign currency translation and an approximate 1% decline in selling price and product mix. While gross margins declined somewhat quarter-over-quarter, the Company was able to grow its operating income by 14% to $21.3 million in the third quarter of 2016 compared to $18.7 million in the third quarter of 2015. The Company achieved this operating income growth due to continued discipline in managing labor-related costs in its selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) and lower impacts from certain uncommon transaction-related expenses quarter-over-quarter. Excluding these transaction-related costs, the Company’s operating income drove a 6% increase in its adjusted EBITDA to $28.3 million in the third quarter of 2016 compared to $26.8 million in the prior year quarter.

 

The Company’s earnings per diluted share increased 12% to $1.21 for the current quarter compared to $1.08 in the third quarter of 2015, with non-GAAP earnings per diluted share increasing 5% to $1.25 in the current quarter compared to $1.19 in the third quarter of 2015. This growth in both reported and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share was achieved despite a negative impact from foreign exchange of approximately 3%, or $0.04 per diluted share, and a higher effective tax rate of 28.3% compared to 24.4% in the prior year quarter. The increase in the Company’s effective tax rate is due to the timing of the recertification of a concessionary tax rate in one of its subsidiaries, which was available to the Company throughout 2015 and which is expected to be received in the fourth quarter of 2016, resulting in a full year cumulative adjustment. The Company’s strong operating earnings drove net operating cash flow of $17.0 million in the third quarter of 2016 and $53.0 million year-to-date, a 4% increase compared to $50.8 million in the first nine months of 2015.

 

Michael F. Barry, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President commented, “We are pleased with our third quarter results, despite a challenging environment and continued foreign exchange headwinds. We were able to grow our revenue both organically by 2% and from acquisitions by 2%. While our gross margins declined somewhat as raw material prices increased, we were more than able to offset the decline with savings realized from our previously announced restructuring and other cost streamlining initiatives which enabled our adjusted EBITDA margin to increase to nearly 15%. This performance was achieved despite foreign exchange headwinds, which negatively impacted our top and bottom lines by 2% and 3%, respectively. For the fourth quarter, we expect our gross margin to remain at a similar level as the third quarter and we believe our ability to take market share and leverage past acquisitions, as well as our cost saving efforts, will continue to help offset market and foreign exchange challenges. In summary, our fourth quarter and full year 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

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter of 2016 Summary

 

Net sales in the third quarter of 2016 were $190.4 million compared to $189.2 million in the third quarter of 2015. The $1.2 million, or 1%, increase in net sales was primarily due to a 2% increase in organic volumes and a 2% increase from acquisitions, partially offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation of $3.7 million, or 2% and an approximate 1% decline in selling price and product mix quarter-over-quarter.

 

Gross profit in the third quarter of 2016 decreased approximately $0.6 million, or 1%, from the third quarter of 2015, primarily due to slightly lower gross margin of 37.2% in the third quarter of 2016 compared to 37.7% in the prior year quarter on changes in raw material costs and product mix, partially offset by the increase in sales volumes, noted above.

 

SG&A decreased $3.2 million during the third quarter of 2016, primarily due to the impact of cost savings efforts, including the 2015 global restructuring program, and a decrease in transaction-related expenses. During the third quarters of 2016 and 2015, the Company incurred $1.2 million and $2.8 million, respectively, for certain uncommon transaction-related costs in connection with the execution of, and diligence on, acquisition candidates. In addition, overall labor–related costs were relatively flat quarter-over-quarter as annual compensation increases and incremental costs associated with the Company’s July 2015 Verkol acquisition were offset by certain cost savings efforts, noted above. Related to the restructuring program, the Company did not incur any additional restructuring expenses in the third 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 for 2016, realized mainly over the second half of the year, and $6 million annually in subsequent years. In addition, the Company still expects to substantially complete this program during 2016.

 

Operating income in the third quarter of 2016 was $21.3 million, which increased 14% compared to $18.7 million in the third quarter of 2015. The increase in operating income was primarily due to the increase in sales volumes and the decrease in SG&A quarter-over-quarter, partially offset by the decline in gross margin, noted above.

 

Other income was $0.5 million in the third quarter of 2016 compared to $0.2 million in the third quarter of 2015. The increase in other income was primarily driven by foreign currency transaction gains realized in the third quarter of 2016 compared to foreign currency transaction losses in the third quarter of 2015.

 

Interest expense was relatively consistent on comparable average borrowings outstanding in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the third quarter of 2015. Interest income was $0.1 million higher in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the third quarter of 2015, primarily due to an increase in the level of the Company’s invested cash.

 

The Company’s effective tax rates for the third quarters of 2016 and 2015 were 28.3% and 24.4%, respectively. The increase in the third 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 the recertification of a concessionary 15% tax rate, which was available to the Company during the third quarter of 2015. The Company still expects to receive this recertification and to record the full year cumulative benefit of the reduced rate in the fourth quarter of 2016.

 

Equity in net income of associated companies (“equity income”) increased $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the third quarter of 2015, primarily due to higher earnings from the Company’s interest in a captive insurance company in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year quarter.

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest decreased $0.1 million in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to lower earnings attributable to the Company’s India affiliate.

 

Changes in foreign exchange rates negatively impacted the Company’s third quarter of 2016 net income by approximately 3%, or $0.04 per diluted share.

 

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Year-to-Date 2016 Summary

 

Net sales in the first nine months of 2016 were $555.4 million compared to $554.3 million in the first nine months of 2015. The slight increase in net sales was primarily the result of a 5% increase in volumes, including acquisitions, largely offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation of $17.0 million, or 3%, and declines in selling price and product mix of 1%.

 

Gross profit in the first nine months of 2016 increased $1.6 million, or 1%, from the first nine months of 2015, primarily driven by the increase in sales volumes, noted above, on relatively consistent gross margins of 37.8% in the first nine months of 2016 compared to 37.6% in the first nine months of 2015.

 

SG&A decreased $3.0 million during the first nine months of 2016, primarily due to a decrease from foreign currency translation, lower uncommon transaction-related expenses and the cost savings efforts, noted above, which more than offset higher overall labor-related costs, including incremental costs associated with the Company’s acquisition of Verkol.

 

Operating income in the first nine months of 2016 was $62.7 million, which increased 8% compared to $58.0 million in the first nine months of 2015. The increase in operating income during the first nine months of 2016 was primarily driven by higher sales volumes on consistent gross margin levels and the decrease in SG&A year-over-year, noted above.

 

Other income was $1.5 million in the first nine months of 2016 compared to other expense of $0.1 million in the first nine months of 2015. The increase in other income was primarily driven by foreign currency transaction gains realized in the first nine months of 2016 compared to foreign currency transaction losses in the first nine months of 2015.

 

Interest expense was $0.3 million higher in the first nine months of 2016 compared to the first nine months of 2015, primarily due to increased average borrowings outstanding during the first nine months of 2016 as a result of the Verkol acquisition. Interest income was $0.3 million higher in the first nine months of 2016 compared to the first nine months of 2015, primarily due to an increase in the level of the Company’s invested cash and increased interest received on certain tax-related credits during the first nine months of 2016.

 

The Company’s effective tax rates for the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 were 31.0% and 27.3%, respectively. The increase in the first nine 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 the recertification of a concessionary 15% tax rate, which was available to the Company during the first nine months of 2015. However, the Company still expects to receive its recertification during the fourth quarter of 2016, as noted above, and estimates its full year 2016 effective tax rate will decrease to approximately 28% to 30%.

 

Equity income increased $2.1 million in the first nine months of 2016 compared to the first nine 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 nine months of 2016 compared to the first nine 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 nine months of 2016 compared to the first nine months of 2015.

 

The Company had a $0.1 million increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the first nine months of 2016 compared to the first nine 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 nine months of 2016 net income by approximately 3%, or $0.11 per diluted share.

 

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Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Items

 

The Company’s net operating cash flow of $17.0 million in the third quarter of 2016 increased its year-to-date net operating cash flow to $53.0 million, a 4% increase compared to $50.8 million in the first nine months of 2015. The increase was driven by the Company’s solid operating performance and lower cash invested in its working capital. In addition, the Company paid approximately $4.6 million in cash dividends during the third quarter of 2016, increasing its total dividends paid to $13.1 million in the first nine months of 2016. The Company also repurchased approximately 84,000 shares of its common stock for $5.9 million in the first nine months of 2016. Overall, the Company’s liquidity and balance sheet remain strong, as its cash position exceeded its debt at September 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
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
GAAP earnings per diluted share attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation common shareholders  $1.21   $1.08   $3.32   $2.98 
Equity income in a captive insurance company per diluted share   (0.04)   (0.04)   (0.07)   (0.09)
Certain uncommon transaction-related expenses per diluted share   0.08    0.15    0.08    0.15 
U.S. customer bankruptcies per diluted share       0.00        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  $1.25   $1.19   $3.34   $3.27 

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation  $16,008   $14,371   $43,969   $39,787 
Depreciation and amortization   4,868    4,863    14,788    14,227 
Interest expense   758    697    2,226    1,891 
Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies   6,121    4,541    19,664    15,624 
Equity income in a captive insurance company   (597)   (526)   (952)   (1,221)
Certain uncommon transaction-related expenses   1,157    2,813    1,157    2,813 
U.S. customer bankruptcies       68        179 
Cost streamlining initiatives               173 
Currency conversion impact of the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte           88    2,806 
Adjusted EBITDA  $28,315   $26,827   $80,940   $76,279 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)   14.9%   14.2%   14.6%   13.8%

 

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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, significant changes in applicable tax rates and regulations, 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 2016 results is scheduled for October 27, 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 September 30   Nine Months Ended September 30 
   2016   2015   2016   2015 
                 
Net sales  $190,428   $189,224   $555,420   $554,280 
                     
Cost of goods sold   119,649    117,895    345,531    346,006 
                     
Gross profit   70,779    71,329    209,889    208,274 
%   37.2%   37.7%   37.8%   37.6%
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   49,440    52,601    147,223    150,237 
                     
Operating income   21,339    18,728    62,666    58,037 
%   11.2%   9.9%   11.3%   10.5%
                     
Other income (expense), net   514    185    1,491    (97)
Interest expense   (758)   (697)   (2,226)   (1,891)
Interest income   551    422    1,444    1,117 
Income before taxes and equity in net income of associated companies   21,646    18,638    63,375    57,166 
                     
Taxes on income before equity in net income of associated companies   6,121    4,541    19,664    15,624 
Income before equity in net income of associated companies   15,525    14,097    43,711    41,542 
                     
Equity in net income (loss) of associated companies   826    738    1,389    (688)
                     
Net income   16,351    14,835    45,100    40,854 
                     
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   343    464    1,131    1,067 
                     
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation  $16,008   $14,371   $43,969   $39,787 
%   8.4%   7.6%   7.9%   7.2%
                     
Share and per share data:                    
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding   13,143,884    13,209,119    13,128,996    13,206,122 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   13,173,844    13,222,452    13,147,825    13,222,303 
                     
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation Common Shareholders - basic  $1.21   $1.08   $3.32   $2.99 
Net income attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation Common Shareholders - diluted  $1.21   $1.08   $3.32   $2.98 

 

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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, 
   2016   2015 
ASSETS          
           
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $99,024   $81,053 
Accounts receivable, net   193,805    188,297 
Inventories, net   79,660    75,099 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   21,624    21,404 
Total current assets   394,113    365,853 
Property, plant and equipment, net   83,865    87,619 
Goodwill   79,324    79,111 
Other intangible assets, net   69,789    73,287 
Investments in associated companies   23,448    20,354 
Non-current deferred tax assets   17,621    23,468 
Other assets   29,311    32,218 
Total assets  $697,471   $681,910 
           
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities          
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt  $730   $662 
Accounts and other payables   78,579    71,543 
Accrued compensation   17,687    19,166 
Accrued restructuring   2,233    6,303 
Other current liabilities   25,532    26,881 
Total current liabilities   124,761    124,555 
Long-term debt   75,607    81,439 
Non-current deferred tax liabilities   11,776    11,400 
Other non-current liabilities   71,629    83,273 
Total liabilities   283,773    300,667 
           
Equity          
Common stock, $1 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 2016 - 13,257,066 shares; 2015 - 13,288,113 shares   13,257    13,288 
Capital in excess of par value   111,453    106,333 
Retained earnings   351,560    326,740 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (72,027)   (73,316)
Total Quaker shareholders' equity   404,243    373,045 
Noncontrolling interest   9,455    8,198 
Total equity   413,698    381,243 
Total liabilities and equity  $697,471   $681,910 

 

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Quaker Chemical Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in thousands)

 

   (Unaudited) 
   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2016   2015 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net income  $45,100   $40,854 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation   9,469    9,229 
Amortization   5,319    4,998 
Equity in undistributed (earnings) losses of associated companies, net of dividends   (1,314)   1,362 
Deferred compensation and other, net   3,083    (551)
Stock-based compensation   4,942    4,500 
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant, equipment and other assets   44    (95)
Insurance settlement realized   (809)   (549)
Pension and other postretirement benefits   (3,373)   2,204 
(Decrease) increase in cash from changes in current assets and current liabilities, net of acquisitions:          
Accounts receivable   (5,926)   (4,039)
Inventories   (3,741)   (1,028)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (868)   (3,545)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   5,245    (2,521)
Change in restructuring liabilities   (4,194)   - 
Net cash provided by operating activities   52,977    50,819 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Investments in property, plant and equipment   (6,311)   (6,115)
Payments related to acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (3,244)   (23,990)
Proceeds from disposition of assets   54    130 
Insurance settlement interest earned   24    28 
Change in restricted cash, net   785    521 
Net cash used in investing activities   (8,692)   (29,426)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Proceeds from long-term debt   -    30,668 
Repayments of long-term debt   (6,842)   (304)
Dividends paid   (13,052)   (12,257)
Stock options exercised, other   64    947 
Payments for repurchase of common stock   (5,859)   (4,989)
Excess tax benefit related to stock option exercises   167    400 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (25,522)   14,465 
           
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash   (792)   (4,434)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   17,971    31,424 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   81,053    64,731 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period  $99,024   $96,155 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

1 Third Quarter 2016 Results Investor Conference Call October 27, 2016 Quaker Chemical Corporation

 

 

Regulation G The attached charts include C ompany 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 cons istent with similar measures provided by other companies. This data should be read in conjunction with the C ompany’s third quarter earnings news release dated October 26, 2016, 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, 2016, 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 t o 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 co nditions, foreign currency fluctuations, significant changes in applicable tax rates and regulations, 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. Risks and Uncertainties Statement

 

 

Speakers Michael F. Barry Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer & President Mary Dean Hall Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Robert T. Traub Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Chart #1

 

 

Third Quarter 2016 Headlines ▪ Strong operating income of $21.3 million drives 6% increase in adjusted EBITDA ▪ Volume growth drives an increase in net sales despite FX headwinds ▪ Year - to - date operating cash flow of $53.0 million increases 4% from the prior year Chart #2

 

 

Chairman Comments ▪ Third Quarter of 2016 x Revenue growth both organically by 2% and from acquisitions by 2%, despite challenging environment and foreign exchange headwinds x Strong operating income drives adjusted EBITDA increase of 6%, despite foreign exchange headwinds to sales and earnings of 2% and 3%, respectively x Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to nearly 15% on savings realized from previously announced restructuring and other cost streamlining initiatives, partially offset by some decline in gross margin on higher raw material costs ▪ Fourth Quarter of 2016 Outlook x Market share gains, leveraging of past acquisitions and cost savings efforts will continue to help the Company offset market and foreign exchange challenges x Expect gross margin to remain at a similar level compared to the third quarter of 2016 x Fourth quarter and full year 2016 forecast continues to indicate growth in both our top and bottom lines Third Quarter of 2016 Chart #3

 

 

Financial Highlights ▪ Non - GAAP earnings per diluted share up 5% to $1.25 despite higher effective tax rate and negative impact of 4 cents per diluted share from foreign exchange ▪ Adjusted EBITDA up 6% with Adjusted EBITDA margin nearly 15% ▪ Net sales increase driven by 2% growth from organic volume and 2% growth from acquisitions despite negative FX of 2% and continued pricing pressure ▪ Strong operating income up 14% driven by continued discipline in managing costs and lower costs related to certain uncommon expenses; global restructuring program on target for $3 million savings by year end ▪ Strong year - to - date net operating cash flow up 4% to $53.0 million from the prior year on solid operating performance and lower cash invested in working capital Chart #4 Third Quarter of 2016

 

 

Financial Snapshot ($ Millions unless otherwise noted) Q3 2016 Q3 2015 YTD 2016 YTD 2015 Net Sales 190.4 189.2 555.4 554.3 Gross Margin 37.2% 37.7 % 37.8% 37.6% Operating Income 21.3 18.7 62.7 58.0 Operating Margin 11.2% 9.9 % 11.3% 10.5% Net Income Attributable to Quaker Chemical Corporation 16.0 14.4 44.0 39.8 Earnings Per Diluted Share 1.21 1.08 3.32 2.98 Non - GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share 1.25 1.19 3.34 3.27 Adjusted EBITDA 28.3 26.8 80.9 76.3 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 14.9% 14.2 % 14.6% 13.8% Net (Cash) Debt (22.7) 12.2 --- --- Net Operating Cash Flow 17.0 23.5 53.0 50.8 Effective Tax Rate 28.3% 24.4 % 31.0% 27.3% Chart #5

 

 

Product Volume by Quarter and Year In Thousands of Kilograms Chart #6 Organic and acquisition - related volume growth despite continued challenges in end - markets 115,000 135,000 155,000 175,000 195,000 215,000 235,000 255,000 25,000 31,000 37,000 43,000 49,000 55,000 61,000 67,000 Full Year Volume Quarter Volume Quarter Volume Full Year Volume

 

 

Gross Margin Percentage Trends 28.0% 34.7% 35.4% 32.6% 33.7% 35.8% 35.7% 37.6% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Gross Margin Percentage 37.7% 37.5% 38.1% 38.1% 37.2% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% Q3 2015 Q4 2015 Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Gross Margin Percentage Chart #7 Slight decline in gross margin quarter - over - quarter in line with management’s expectation

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Baseline Historical Performance $40.1 $66.8 $73.0 $80.9 $89.6 $99.8 $101.6 $106.3 $100.1 $44.2 13.0% 14.4% 11.4% 13.8% 6.9% 12.3% 10.7% 9.8% 12.3% 13.4% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Trailing Twelve Months Q3 2015 Trailing Twelve Months Q3 2016 Adjusted EBITDA ($ Mils.) Adjusted EBITDA Margin (%) FY 2008 – Q3 2016 CAGR: 13.4% +750 Margin bps Chart #8

 

 

Balance Sheet Cash and Debt -$120 -$80 -$40 $0 $40 $80 $120 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Q3 2016 $ Millions Cash ST/LT Debt Net Debt Chart #9 Strong cash flow generation and balance sheet continue to support future growth

 

 

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Non - GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share Reconciliation Chart #10 Q3 2016 Q3 2015 YTD 2016 YTD 2015 GAAP earnings per diluted share 1.21$ 1.08$ 3.32$ 2.98$ Equity income in a captive insurance company per diluted share (0.04) (0.04) (0.07) (0.09) Certain uncommon transaction-related expenses per diluted share 0.08 0.15 0.08 0.15 U.S Customer bankruptcies per diluted share - 0.00 - 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 1.25$ 1.19$ 3.34$ 3.27$

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Chart #11 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Net income 9,833 16,058 32,120 45,892 47,405 56,339 56,492 51,180 Depreciation 10,879 9,525 9,867 11,455 12,252 12,339 12,306 12,395 Amortization 1,177 1,078 988 2,338 3,106 3,445 4,325 6,811 Interest expense 5,509 5,533 5,225 4,666 4,283 2,922 2,371 2,585 Taxes on income 4,977 7,065 12,616 14,256 15,575 20,489 23,539 17,785 Equity loss (income) from a captive insurance company 1,299 162 (313) (2,323) (1,812) (5,451) (2,412) (2,078) Non-cash gain from the purchase of an equity affiliate - - - (2,718) - - - - Equity affiliate out of period charge - - 564 - - - - - Restructuring expenses 2,916 2,289 - - - - - 6,790 Transition costs related to key employees 3,505 2,443 1,317 - 609 - - - Certain uncommon transaction-related expenses - - - - - - - 2,813 U.K. pension plan amendment - - - - - - 902 - Customer bankruptcies - - - - 1,254 - 825 328 Cost streamlining initiatives - - - - - 1,419 1,166 173 Non-income tax contingency charges - - 4,132 - - 796 - - Change in acquisition-related earnout liability - - - (595) (1,737) (497) - - Mineral oil excise tax refund - - - - - (2,540) - - Currency conversion impacts of the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte - - 322 - - 357 321 2,806 Adjusted EBITDA 40,095 44,153 66,838 72,971 80,935 89,618 99,835 101,588 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 6.9% 9.8% 12.3% 10.7% 11.4% 12.3% 13.0% 13.8%

 

 

Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Chart #12 I = G + H H G = F - D F E = C + D D C = B - A B A Trailing Twelve Months Q3 2016 YTD Q3 2016 Last Three Months 2015 FY 2015 Trailing Twelve Months Q3 2015 YTD Q3 2015 Last Three Months 2014 FY 2014 YTD Q3 2014 Net income 55,362 43,969 11,393 51,180 52,426 39,787 12,639 56,492 43,853 Depreciation 12,635 9,469 3,166 12,395 12,381 9,229 3,152 12,306 9,154 Amortization 7,132 5,319 1,813 6,811 6,569 4,998 1,571 4,325 2,754 Interest expense 2,920 2,226 694 2,585 2,515 1,891 624 2,371 1,747 Taxes on income 21,825 19,664 2,161 17,785 20,355 15,624 4,731 23,539 18,808 Equity income from a captive insurance company (1,809) (952) (857) (2,078) (1,491) (1,221) (270) (2,412) (2,142) Restructuring expenses 6,790 - 6,790 6,790 - - - - - Certain uncommon transaction-related expenses 1,157 1,157 - 2,813 2,813 2,813 - - - U.K. pension plan amendment - - - - - - - 902 902 Customer bankruptcies 149 - 149 328 694 179 515 825 310 Cost streamlining initiatives - - - 173 991 173 818 1,166 348 Currency conversion impacts of the Venezuelan bolivar fuerte 88 88 - 2,806 2,806 2,806 - 321 321 Adjusted EBITDA 106,249 80,940 25,309 101,588 100,059 76,279 23,780 99,835 76,055 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 14.4% 14.6% 13.8% 13.8% 13.4% 13.8% 12.3% 13.0% 13.3%