Sensient Technologies Corporation Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

MILWAUKEE--()--Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT), a leading provider of flavors and colors for the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Third Quarter Consolidated Results

  • Reported revenue increased 0.8% to $363.8 million versus last year’s results of $361.1 million. On a local currency basis(1), revenue decreased 2.0%.
  • Reported operating income declined 6.2% to $44.5 million compared to $47.5 million recorded in the third quarter of 2022. On a local currency basis(1), operating income decreased 9.8%. Local currency adjusted EBITDA(1) was down 7.1% in the third quarter, as a result of lower sales volumes.
  • Reported diluted earnings per share was 75 cents in the third quarter of 2023 compared to 85 cents in the third quarter of 2022, a decrease of 11.8%. Local currency EPS(1) decreased 15.3% in the third quarter as a result of lower sales volumes and higher interest expense.

“As expected, the destocking headwinds and market environment impacted the quarter. Our teams continue to focus on winning new business and providing high levels of service to our customers. Our underlying business remains strong. I expect our focus on customer service and sales execution will result in a return to improved revenue growth as market dynamics improve,” said Paul Manning, Sensient’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

 

Third Quarter Group Results

 

Reported

Local Currency(1)

Revenue

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Flavors & Extracts

2.1

%

-0.2

%

-0.5

%

-1.1

%

Color

-4.3

%

2.3

%

-8.2

%

1.1

%

Asia Pacific

4.4

%

3.6

%

4.3

%

6.1

%

Total Revenue

0.8

%

1.7

%

-2.0

%

1.0

%

 

Reported

Local Currency(1)

Operating Profit

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Quarter

Year-to-Date

Flavors & Extracts

-12.4

%

-16.9

%

-13.6

%

-17.5

%

Color

-18.7

%

-6.7

%

-23.4

%

-7.8

%

Asia Pacific

16.4

%

8.9

%

15.8

%

11.6

%

Total Operating Profit

-6.2

%

-5.5

%

-9.8

%

-6.1

%

 
 

The Flavors & Extracts Group reported third quarter revenue of $191.0 million, an increase of $4.0 million versus the prior year’s third quarter. The Group’s revenue benefited from favorable pricing and exchange rates, partially offset by lower volumes, primarily due to customer destocking and market declines in certain product lines. Segment operating income was $23.1 million in the current quarter, a decrease of $3.3 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The lower operating income was primarily due to the lower volumes and higher input costs, partially offset by favorable pricing and exchange rates.

The Color Group reported revenue of $145.0 million in the quarter, a decrease of $6.5 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The Group’s revenue was negatively impacted by lower volumes in both the food and pharmaceutical and personal care product lines, primarily due to customer destocking and market declines in certain product lines, partially offset by higher pricing and exchange rates. Segment operating income was $22.9 million in the quarter, a decrease of $5.3 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter results. The lower operating income is primarily a result of the lower volumes and higher input costs, partially offset by favorable pricing and exchange rates.

The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $36.8 million, an increase of $1.6 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The Group’s revenue benefited from favorable pricing, partially offset by lower volumes. Segment operating income was $8.1 million in the quarter, an increase of $1.1 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. Operating income benefited from higher pricing, which was offset by lower volumes and higher input costs.

Corporate & Other reported operating expenses of $9.6 million in the current quarter, compared to $14 million of operating expenses reported in the prior year’s third quarter, primarily due to lower performance-based compensation.

2023 OUTLOOK

Sensient now expects 2023 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share to be down low double digits compared to our 2022 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.34 and also on a local currency basis compared to our 2022 adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) of $3.29. The Company’s previous 2023 full year GAAP diluted earnings per share guidance was for GAAP diluted earnings per share to be down high single digits compared to our 2022 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share and on a local currency basis compared to our 2022 adjusted diluted earnings per share(1).

The Company now expects 2023 revenue to grow at a low single-digit rate on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 revenue. The Company’s previous 2023 revenue guidance was for a mid-single-digit growth rate on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 revenue. The Company continues to expect its 2023 adjusted EBITDA(1) to be down mid-single digits on a local currency basis compared to the Company’s 2022 adjusted EBITDA(1).

The Company expects its 2023 diluted earnings per share to be impacted by higher interest rates and a higher tax rate. Based on current exchange rates, the Company expects foreign exchange rates to be modestly favorable for the full year.

The Company’s guidance is based on current conditions and economic and market trends in the markets in which the Company operates and is subject to various risks and uncertainties as described below.

(1)

Please refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release for more information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures eliminate the impact of certain items, which, depending on the measure, include: currency movements, depreciation and amortization, divestiture and other related costs and income, and non-cash share-based compensation. These measures are provided to enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s performance when viewed together with the GAAP results. Refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release.

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its 2023 third quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 20, 2023. To participate in the conference call, contact Chorus Call Inc. at (844) 492-3726 or (412) 317-1078, and ask to join the Sensient Technologies Corporation conference call. Alternatively, the call can be accessed by using the webcast link that is available on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com.

A replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through October 27, 2023, by calling (877) 344-7529 and referring to conference identification number 2925227. An audio replay and written transcript of the call will also be posted on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com on or after October 24, 2023.

This release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Federal securities laws including under “2023 Outlook” above. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors concerning the Company’s operations and business environment. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements and that could adversely affect the Company’s future financial performance include the following: the Company’s ability to manage economic and capital market conditions and the impact of recessions and economic downturns; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including inflation and shortages impacting the availability and cost of raw materials, energy, and other supplies; the availability and cost of labor, logistics, and transportation; the impact and uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to manage it on the global economy, including, but not limited to, its effects on our employees, facilities, customers, and suppliers, governmental regulations and restrictions, and general economic conditions; the uncertain impacts of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine on our supply chain, input costs, including energy and transportation, and on general economic conditions; the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences and changing technologies; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company’s various productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts, acquisition and divestiture activities, and operational improvement plan; industry, regulatory, legal, and economic factors related to the Company’s domestic and international business; the effects of tariffs, trade barriers, and disputes; growth in markets for products in which the Company competes; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; actions by competitors; currency exchange rate fluctuations; and other factors included in “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in other documents that the Company files with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties identified above are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by applicable laws, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. Sensient’s customers range in size from small entrepreneurial businesses to major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

www.sensient.com

 
Sensient Technologies Corporation
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statements of Earnings

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

% Change

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

% Change

 
Revenue

$

363,829

 

$

361,076

 

0.8

%

$

1,107,148

 

$

1,088,303

 

1.7

%

 
Cost of products sold

 

250,202

 

 

239,318

 

4.5

%

 

746,681

 

 

710,696

 

5.1

%

Selling and administrative expenses

 

69,096

 

 

74,265

 

(7.0

%)

 

213,507

 

 

222,081

 

(3.9

%)

 
Operating income

 

44,531

 

 

47,493

 

(6.2

%)

 

146,960

 

 

155,526

 

(5.5

%)

Interest expense

 

6,294

 

 

3,672

 

 

18,648

 

 

9,748

 

 
Earnings before income taxes

 

38,237

 

 

43,821

 

 

128,312

 

 

145,778

 

Income taxes

 

6,694

 

 

7,773

 

 

29,085

 

 

34,012

 

 
Net earnings

$

31,543

 

$

36,048

 

(12.5

%)

$

99,227

 

$

111,766

 

(11.2

%)

 
Earnings per share of common stock:
Basic

$

0.75

 

$

0.86

 

$

2.36

 

$

2.67

 

 
Diluted

$

0.75

 

$

0.85

 

$

2.35

 

$

2.65

 

 
Average common shares outstanding:
Basic

 

42,045

 

 

41,896

 

 

42,020

 

 

41,885

 

 
Diluted

 

42,233

 

 

42,242

 

 

42,241

 

 

42,199

 

 
 
 
Results by Segment

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

Revenue

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

% Change

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

% Change

 
Flavors & Extracts

$

190,997

 

$

187,046

 

2.1

%

$

558,133

 

$

559,110

 

(0.2

%)

Color

 

144,939

 

 

151,469

 

(4.3

%)

 

466,563

 

 

456,175

 

2.3

%

Asia Pacific

 

36,774

 

 

35,221

 

4.4

%

 

112,888

 

 

109,014

 

3.6

%

Intersegment elimination

 

(8,881

)

 

(12,660

)

 

(30,436

)

 

(35,996

)

 
Consolidated

$

363,829

 

$

361,076

 

0.8

%

$

1,107,148

 

$

1,088,303

 

1.7

%

 
 
Operating Income
 
Flavors & Extracts

$

23,078

 

$

26,337

 

(12.4

%)

$

69,714

 

$

83,929

 

(16.9

%)

Color

 

22,925

 

 

28,200

 

(18.7

%)

 

84,027

 

 

90,035

 

(6.7

%)

Asia Pacific

 

8,095

 

 

6,952

 

16.4

%

 

24,911

 

 

22,877

 

8.9

%

Corporate & Other

 

(9,567

)

 

(13,996

)

 

(31,692

)

 

(41,315

)

 
Consolidated

$

44,531

 

$

47,493

 

(6.2

%)

$

146,960

 

$

155,526

 

(5.5

%)

 
Sensient Technologies Corporation
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

September 30,

December 31,

2023

2022

 
Cash and cash equivalents

$

31,985

$

20,921

Trade accounts receivable

 

284,668

 

302,109

Inventories

 

587,024

 

564,110

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

41,477

 

47,640

Total Current Assets

 

945,154

 

934,780

 
Goodwill & intangible assets (net)

 

432,970

 

434,315

Property, plant, and equipment (net)

 

506,549

 

483,193

Other assets

 

125,503

 

129,326

 
Total Assets

$

2,010,176

$

1,981,614

 
Trade accounts payable

$

110,973

$

142,365

Short-term borrowings

 

22,807

 

20,373

Other current liabilities

 

90,037

 

109,415

Total Current Liabilities

 

223,817

 

272,153

 
Long-term debt

 

648,556

 

630,331

Accrued employee and retiree benefits

 

26,830

 

26,364

Other liabilities

 

53,317

 

53,168

Shareholders' Equity

 

1,057,656

 

999,598

 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$

2,010,176

$

1,981,614

 
Sensient Technologies Corporation
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30,

2023

2022

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings

$

99,227

 

$

111,766

 

Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization

 

43,360

 

 

39,262

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

7,285

 

 

12,476

 

Net (gain) loss on assets

 

(81

)

 

283

 

Deferred income taxes

 

2,082

 

 

20,465

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable

 

18,830

 

 

(39,520

)

Inventories

 

(21,455

)

 

(112,021

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

842

 

 

(39,598

)

Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses

 

(20,572

)

 

24,110

 

Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings

 

(16,749

)

 

1,819

 

Income taxes

 

(6,536

)

 

(4,342

)

Other liabilities

 

587

 

 

198

 

 
Net cash provided by operating activities

 

106,820

 

 

14,898

 

 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment

 

(67,718

)

 

(51,703

)

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

130

 

 

94

 

Acquisiton of new businesses

 

-

 

 

(1,048

)

Other investing activities

 

2,036

 

 

947

 

 
Net cash used in investing activities

 

(65,552

)

 

(51,710

)

 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from additional borrowings

 

197,577

 

 

187,715

 

Debt payments

 

(174,083

)

 

(87,657

)

Dividends paid

 

(51,900

)

 

(51,681

)

Other financing activities

 

(8,034

)

 

(2,056

)

 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(36,440

)

 

46,321

 

 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

6,236

 

 

11,330

 

 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

11,064

 

 

20,839

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

20,921

 

 

25,740

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

31,985

 

$

46,579

 

 
 
Supplemental Information
Nine Months Ended September 30,

2023

2022

 
Dividends paid per share

$

1.23

 

$

1.23

 

 

Sensient Technologies Corporation

(In thousands, except percentages)

(Unaudited)

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts

The following table summarizes the percentage change in the 2023 results compared to the 2022 results for the corresponding periods.

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
Revenue Total Foreign
Exchange
Rates
Local Currency
Flavors & Extracts

2.1

%

2.6

%

(0.5

%)

Color

(4.3

%)

3.9

%

(8.2

%)

Asia Pacific

4.4

%

0.1

%

4.3

%

Total Revenue

0.8

%

2.8

%

(2.0

%)

 
Operating Income
Flavors & Extracts

(12.4

%)

1.2

%

(13.6

%)

Color

(18.7

%)

4.7

%

(23.4

%)

Asia Pacific

16.4

%

0.6

%

15.8

%

Corporate & Other

(31.6

%)

0.0

%

(31.6

%)

Total Operating Income

(6.2

%)

3.6

%

(9.8

%)

Diluted Earnings Per Share

(11.8

%)

3.5

%

(15.3

%)

Adjusted EBITDA

(3.9

%)

3.2

%

(7.1

%)

 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Revenue Total Foreign
Exchange
Rates
Local Currency
Flavors & Extracts

(0.2

%)

0.9

%

(1.1

%)

Color

2.3

%

1.2

%

1.1

%

Asia Pacific

3.6

%

(2.5

%)

6.1

%

Total Revenue

1.7

%

0.7

%

1.0

%

 
Operating Income
Flavors & Extracts

(16.9

%)

0.6

%

(17.5

%)

Color

(6.7

%)

1.1

%

(7.8

%)

Asia Pacific

8.9

%

(2.7

%)

11.6

%

Corporate & Other

(23.3

%)

0.0

%

(23.3

%)

Total Operating Income

(5.5

%)

0.6

%

(6.1

%)

Diluted Earnings Per Share

(11.3

%)

0.4

%

(11.7

%)

Adjusted EBITDA

(4.7

%)

0.5

%

(5.2

%)

 
The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Operating Income (GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
 

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

2023

2022

% Change

2023

2022

% Change

Operating income (GAAP)

$

44,531

$

47,493

(6.2

%)

$

146,960

$

155,526

(5.5

%)

Depreciation and amortization

 

14,770

 

13,082

 

43,360

 

39,262

Share-based compensation expense

 

2,519

 

3,785

 

7,285

 

12,476

Adjusted EBITDA

$

61,820

$

64,360

(3.9

%)

$

197,605

$

207,264

(4.7

%)

 
Sensient Technologies Corporation
(In thousands, except percentages)
(Unaudited)
 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts - Continued
The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Debt (GAAP) and Net Debt, and Operating Income (GAAP) and Credit Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
 
September 30,
Debt

2023

2022

Short-term borrowings

$

22,807

 

$

21,947

 

Long-term debt

 

648,556

 

 

547,190

 

Credit Agreement adjustments(1)

 

(19,463

)

 

(30,694

)

Net Debt

$

651,900

 

$

538,443

 

 
Operating income (GAAP)

$

188,185

 

$

195,946

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

56,565

 

 

52,485

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

10,947

 

 

15,618

 

Other non-operating (gains) losses(2)

 

(3,783

)

 

122

 

Credit Adjusted EBITDA

$

251,914

 

$

264,171

 

 
Net Debt to Credit Adjusted EBITDA

2.6x

2.0x

 
(1) Adjustments include cash and cash equivalents, as described in the Company's Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement), and certain letters of credit and hedge contracts.
(2) Adjustments consist of certain financing transaction costs, certain non-financing interest items, and gains and losses related to certain non-cash, non-operating, and/or non-recurring items as described in the Credit Agreement.
The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Diluted Earnings Per Share (GAAP) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.
 
Twelve Months Ended December 31,

 

2022

 

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

$

3.34

 

Divestiture & other related income, net of tax

 

(0.04

)

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

$

3.29

 

 
Note: Earnings per share calculations may not foot due to rounding differences.
We have included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding our underlying operating results and comparable period-over-period performance. Such information is supplemental to information presented in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to represent a presentation in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation. Rather, they should be considered together with GAAP measures and the rest of the information included in this release and our SEC filings. Management internally reviews each of these non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance on a comparative period-to-period basis and to gain additional insight into underlying operating and performance trends, and we believe the information can be beneficial to investors for the same purposes. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Category: Earnings

Contacts

Amy Agallar
(414) 347-3706
investor.relations@sensient.com

Contacts

Amy Agallar
(414) 347-3706
investor.relations@sensient.com