NewMarket Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

1 February 2023
•Full Year Net Income of $279.5 Million and Earnings Per Share of $27.77
•Petroleum Additives Full Year Operating Profit of $378.2 Million
•Continued Focus on Margin Recovery and Cost Control

Richmond, VA, January 31, 2023 – NewMarket Corporation (NYSE:NEU) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas E. Gottwald, released the following earnings report of the Company’s operations for the fourth quarter and full year of 2022.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $90.5 million, or $9.26 per share. Net income for 2022 was $279.5 million, or $27.77 per share, compared to net income of $190.9 million, or $17.71 per share, for 2021.

Petroleum additives sales for the fourth quarter were $680.3 million and reached $2.8 billion for 2022, compared to $2.3 billion for 2021. Petroleum additives operating profit for the fourth quarter was $117.1 million and for 2022 was $378.2 million, compared to $281.1 million in 2021. For the year, the operating profit increase was mainly due to increased selling prices partially offset by higher raw material and operating costs. Shipments decreased 2.9% between periods, primarily due to decreases in lubricant additives shipments. Supply chain disruptions and new sanctions introduced during 2022 as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war were the primary contributors to the decline in shipments.

During 2022, we funded capital expenditures of $56.2 million and returned $291.8 million to our shareholders through dividends ($84.3 million) and share repurchases (668,553 shares of our common stock for a total of $207.5 million). We continue to operate with low leverage, with a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.0 as of December 31, 2022.

The last three years have been characterized by unprecedented factors, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, worldwide supply chain disruptions, inflation, and war. Accordingly, we believe that it is useful to compare our 2022 results to 2019, the last full year before these factors. Petroleum additives sales in 2022 were $578.4 million higher than in 2019, an increase of 26%. Petroleum additives operating profit in 2022 was $19.0 million higher, an increase of 5% over 2019, and shipments in 2022 were 2.8% higher than 2019. Petroleum additives operating margin for 2022 was 13.7% versus 16.5% in 2019.

We are pleased by the performance of our petroleum additives business in 2022 and the work done by our team to navigate through the many challenges of the past three years. While our efforts to resolve supply chain issues to better meet our customers’ growing needs have shown improvement, we are still challenged by the inflationary environment and rising operating costs that we expect to continue into 2023. Margin recovery and cost control will remain priorities throughout 2023.

I want to thank our dedicated employees for their commitment to our business and to serving our customers. We continue to make decisions to promote long-term value for our shareholders and customers, and we remain focused on our long-term objectives. We believe the fundamentals of how we run our business – a long-term view, safety-first culture, customer-focused solutions, technology-driven product offerings, and world-class supply chain capability – will continue to be beneficial for all our stakeholders.
 
Sincerely,
Thomas E. Gottwald

The petroleum additives segment consists of the North America (the United States and Canada), Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America), Asia Pacific, and Europe/Middle East/Africa/India (Europe or EMEAI) regions.

The Company has disclosed the non-GAAP financial measures EBITDA, Net Debt, and Net Debt to EBITDA, as well as the related calculations in the schedules included with this earnings release. EBITDA is defined as income from continuing operations before the deduction of interest and financing expenses, income taxes, depreciation (on property, plant and equipment) and amortization (on intangibles and lease right-of-use assets). Net Debt is defined as long-term debt, including current maturities, less cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities. Net Debt to EBITDA is defined as Net Debt divided by EBITDA. The Company believes that even though these items are not required by or presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), these additional measures enhance understanding of the Company’s performance and period to period comparability. The Company believes that these items should not be considered an alternative to our results determined under GAAP.

As a reminder, a conference call and Internet webcast is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, to review fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. You can access the conference call live by dialing 1-888-506-0062 (domestic) or 1-973-528-0011 (international) and requesting the NewMarket conference call. To avoid delays, callers should dial in five minutes early. A teleconference replay of the call will be available until February 8, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EST by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (domestic) or 1-919-882-2331 (international). The replay passcode number is 47385. The call will also be broadcast via the Internet and can be accessed through the Company’s website at www.NewMarket.com or www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2001/47385. A webcast replay will be available for 30 days.

NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries Afton Chemical Corporation and Ethyl Corporation, develops, manufactures, blends, and delivers chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. From custom-formulated additive packages to market-general additives, the NewMarket family of companies provides the world with the technology to make engines run smoother, machines last longer, and fuels burn cleaner.

Some of the information contained in this press release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although NewMarket’s management believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the availability of raw materials and distribution systems; disruptions at production facilities, including single-sourced facilities; hazards common to chemical businesses; the ability to respond effectively to technological changes in our industry; failure to protect our intellectual property rights; sudden, sharp, or prolonged raw material price increases; competition from other manufacturers; current and future governmental regulations; the gain or loss of significant customers; failure to attract and retain a highly-qualified workforce; an information technology system failure or security breach; the occurrence or threat of extraordinary events, including natural disasters, terrorist attacks, wars and health-related epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic; risks related to operating outside of the United States; political, economic, and regulatory factors concerning our products; the impact of substantial indebtedness on our operational and financial flexibility; the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; resolution of environmental liabilities or legal proceedings; limitation of our insurance coverage; our inability to realize expected benefits from investment in our infrastructure or from future acquisitions, or our inability to successfully integrate future acquisitions into our business; the underperformance of our pension assets resulting in additional cash contributions to our pension plans; and other factors detailed from time to time in the reports that NewMarket files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is available to shareholders upon request.

You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by NewMarket in the foregoing discussion speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this discussion, or elsewhere, might not occur.
 
FOR INVESTOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
William J. Skrobacz
Investor Relations
Phone:           804.788.5555
Fax:                804.788.5688
Email:             investorrelations@newmarket.com
 
 
 
NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT RESULTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited)
                           
  Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
  2022 2021 2022 2021
Revenue:        
Petroleum additives $680,292   $573,387   $2,754,310   $2,343,942  
All other  2,267   3,180   10,489   12,168  
Total $682,559   $576,567   $2,764,799   $2,356,110  
Segment operating profit:        
Petroleum additives $117,114   $40,656   $378,244   $281,055  
All other  (1,577)  (727)  (1,782)  (1,525) 
Segment operating profit 115,537   39,929   376,462   279,530  
Corporate unallocated expense (6,190)  (4,623)  (21,579)  (21,214) 
Interest and financing expenses (10,343)  (9,661)  (35,202)  (34,218) 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0   0   (7,545)  0  
Other income (expense), net 9,286   4,325   35,598   23,453  
Income before income tax expense $108,290   $29,970   $347,734   $247,551  
Net income $90,522   $17,206   $279,538   $190,908  
Earnings per share – basic and diluted $9.26   $1.65   $27.77   $17.71  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per-share amounts, unaudited)
                           
  Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
  2022 2021 2022 2021
Net sales $682,559   $576,567   $2,764,799   $2,356,110  
Cost of goods sold 503,008   469,833   2,124,302   1,808,403  
Gross profit 179,551   106,734   640,497   547,707  
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 35,803   34,594   145,106   145,973  
Research, development, and testing expenses 34,217   36,711   140,252   143,952  
Operating profit 109,531   35,429   355,139   257,782  
Interest and financing expenses, net 10,343   9,661   35,202   34,218  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 0   0   7,545   0  
Other income (expense), net 9,102   4,202   35,342   23,987  
Income before income tax expense 108,290   29,970   347,734   247,551  
Income tax expense 17,768   12,764   68,196   56,643  
Net income $90,522   $17,206   $279,538   $190,908  
Earnings per share – basic and diluted $9.26   $1.65   $27.77   $17.71  
Cash dividends declared per share $2.10   $2.10   $8.40   $8.00  
 
 
 
 
 
 
NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts, unaudited)
               
  December 31,
2022		 December 31,
2021
ASSETS    
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $68,712   $83,304  
Marketable securities 0   375,918  
Trade and other accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses
 453,692   391,779  
Inventories 631,383   498,539  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 38,338   38,633  
Total current assets 1,192,125   1,388,173  
     
     
Property, plant, and equipment, net 659,998   676,770  
Intangibles (net of amortization) and goodwill 126,069   127,752  
Prepaid pension cost 302,584   242,604  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 62,417   68,402  
     
Deferred charges and other assets 63,625   54,735  
Total assets $2,406,818   $2,558,436  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY    
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable $273,289   $246,097  
Accrued expenses 89,508   85,103  
Dividends payable 17,850   16,648  
Income taxes payable 16,109   4,442  
  Operating lease liabilities  15,569   15,709  
Current portion of long-term debt 0   349,434  
Other current liabilities 11,562   7,654  
Total current liabilities 423,887   725,087  
Long-term debt 1,003,737   789,853  
Operating lease liabilities – noncurrent 46,968   52,591  
Other noncurrent liabilities 169,819   228,776  
Total liabilities 1,644,411   1,796,307  
Shareholders’ equity:    
Common stock and paid-in capital (with no par value; issued and outstanding shares – 9,702,147 at December 31, 2022 and 10,362,722 at December 31, 2021)
 0   0  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (71,995)  (82,227) 
Retained earnings 834,402   844,356  
Total shareholders’ equity 762,407   762,129  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $2,406,818   $2,558,436  
 
 
 
 
NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA
(In thousands, unaudited)
               
  Twelve Months Ended December 31,
  2022 2021
Net income $279,538   $190,908  
Depreciation and amortization 82,285   84,320  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 7,545   0  
Loss on marketable securities 2,977   7,440  
Cash pension and postretirement contributions (9,748)  (10,342) 
Working capital changes (204,636)  (116,355) 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense (42,645)  1,978  
Purchases of marketable securities (787)  (393,434) 
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities 372,846   10,957  
Capital expenditures (56,169)  (78,934) 
Redemption of 4.10% senior notes (350,000)  0  
Issuance of 2.70% senior notes 0   395,052  
Cash costs of 4.10% senior notes redemption (7,099)  0  
Debt issuance costs 0   (3,897) 
Net borrowings under revolving credit facility 213,000   148,000  
Repurchases of common stock (207,470)  (196,220) 
Dividends paid (84,263)  (85,910) 
All other (9,966)  4,569  
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents $(14,592)  $(41,868) 
 
 
 
NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, unaudited)
                           
  Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
  2022 2021 2022 2021
Net Income $90,522   $17,206   $279,538   $190,908  
Add:        
Interest and financing expenses, net 10,343   9,661   35,202   34,218  
Income tax expense 17,768   12,764   68,196   56,643  
Depreciation and amortization 19,777   20,752   80,775   82,532  
EBITDA $138,410   $60,383   $463,711   $364,301  
         
      December 31,
      2022 2021
Long-term debt, including current maturities     $1,003,737   $1,139,287  
Less:         
Cash and cash equivalents     68,712   83,304  
Marketable securities     0   375,918  
Net Debt     $935,025   $680,065  
Net Debt to EBITDA     2.0 1.9