QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-32190
NEWMARKET CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia
20-0812170
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
330 South Fourth Street
23219-4350
Richmond,
Virginia
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code - (804) 788-5000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, with no par value
NEU
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesx No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yesx No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
x
Accelerated filer
¨
Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company
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Emerging growth company
☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) included in net periodic benefit cost (income), net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(170) in second quarter 2023, $(157) in second quarter 2022, $(341) in six months 2023, and $(313) in six months 2022
(546)
(498)
(1,093)
(994)
Actuarial net gain (loss) arising during the period, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $0 in second quarter 2023, $0 in second quarter 2022, $0 in six months 2023, and $7 in six months 2022
0
0
0
16
Amortization of actuarial net loss (gain) included in net periodic benefit cost (income), net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(119) in second quarter 2023, $173 in second quarter 2022, $(237) in six months 2023, and $348 in six months 2022.
(374)
531
(749)
1,070
Total pension plans and other postretirement benefits
(920)
33
(1,842)
92
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $491 in second quarter 2023, $(658) in second quarter 2022, $698 in six months 2023, and $473 in six months 2022.
7,714
(29,176)
19,080
(32,278)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
6,794
(29,143)
17,238
(32,186)
Comprehensive income
$
106,418
$
37,329
$
214,445
$
93,604
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Trade and other accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses
436,250
453,692
Inventories
537,380
631,383
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
35,550
38,338
Total current assets
1,140,103
1,192,125
Property, plant, and equipment, net
655,864
659,998
Intangibles (net of amortization) and goodwill
125,424
126,069
Prepaid pension cost
318,765
302,584
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
62,381
62,417
Deferred charges and other assets
63,607
63,625
Total assets
$
2,366,144
$
2,406,818
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
222,969
$
273,289
Accrued expenses
72,923
89,508
Dividends payable
18,898
17,850
Income taxes payable
8,522
16,109
Operating lease liabilities
14,525
15,569
Other current liabilities
11,201
11,562
Total current liabilities
349,038
423,887
Long-term debt
916,179
1,003,737
Operating lease liabilities-noncurrent
47,715
46,968
Other noncurrent liabilities
160,472
169,819
Total liabilities
1,473,404
1,644,411
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock and paid-in capital (with no par value; authorized shares - 80,000,000; issued and outstanding shares - 9,589,239 at June 30, 2023 and 9,702,147 at December 31, 2022)
0
0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(54,757)
(71,995)
Retained earnings
947,497
834,402
Total shareholders' equity
892,740
762,407
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
2,366,144
$
2,406,818
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Financial Statement Presentation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of NewMarket Corporation and its subsidiaries contain all necessary adjustments for the fair presentation of, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and our consolidated results of operations, comprehensive income, and changes in shareholders' equity for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, and our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022. All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the NewMarket Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (2022 Annual Report), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The results of operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2023. The December 31, 2022 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Unless the context otherwise indicates, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “company,” and “NewMarket” are to NewMarket Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
We offer our vendors a supplier finance program, which allows our vendors to receive payment from a third-party finance provider earlier than our normal payment terms would provide. NewMarket and its subsidiaries are not a party to the arrangement between our vendor and the finance provider, and there are no assets pledged as security or other forms of guarantees provided by NewMarket to the finance provider. For those vendors who opt to participate in the program, we pay the finance provider the full amount of the invoices on the normal due date. At June 30, 2023, the amount of confirmed invoices under the supplier finance program was not material.
2. Net Sales
Our revenues are primarily derived from the manufacture and sale of petroleum additives products. We sell petroleum additives products across the world to customers located in the North America (the United States and Canada), Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America), Asia Pacific, and EMEAI (Europe/Middle East/Africa/India) regions. Our customers primarily consist of global, national, and independent oil companies. Our contracts generally include one performance obligation, which is providing petroleum additives products. The performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time when products are shipped, delivered, or consumed by the customer, depending on the underlying contracts.
In limited cases, we collect funds in advance of shipping product to our customers and recognizing the related revenue. These prepayments from customers are recorded as a contract liability to our customer until we ship the product and recognize the revenue. Some of our contracts include variable consideration in the form of rebates or business development funds. We regularly review both rebates and business development funds and make adjustments to estimated amounts when necessary, recognizing the full amount of any adjustment in the period identified.
The following table provides information on our net sales by geographic area. Information on net sales by segment is presented in Note 3.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
3. Segment Information
The tables below show our consolidated segment results. The “All other” category includes the operations of the antiknock compounds business, as well as certain contracted manufacturing and related services associated with Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl).
Net Sales by Segment
Second Quarter Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Petroleum additives
Lubricant additives
$
588,506
$
622,973
$
1,191,080
$
1,193,015
Fuel additives
95,463
98,048
192,880
188,310
Total
683,969
721,021
1,383,960
1,381,325
All other
1,161
2,618
3,959
4,866
Net sales
$
685,130
$
723,639
$
1,387,919
$
1,386,191
Segment Operating Profit
Second Quarter Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Petroleum additives
$
132,138
$
91,185
$
264,206
$
178,107
All other
(1,022)
(262)
(1,997)
(164)
Segment operating profit
131,116
90,923
262,209
177,943
Corporate, general, and administrative expenses
(6,810)
(7,332)
(13,301)
(11,222)
Interest and financing expenses, net
(10,255)
(7,084)
(21,028)
(16,490)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
0
0
0
(7,545)
Other income (expense), net
10,659
9,101
21,978
16,429
Income before income tax expense
$
124,710
$
85,608
$
249,858
$
159,115
4. Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits
The table below shows cash contributions made during the six months ended June 30, 2023, as well as the remaining cash contributions we expect to make during the year endingDecember 31, 2023, for our domestic and foreign pension plans and domestic postretirement benefit plan.
(in thousands)
Actual Cash Contributions for Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Expected Remaining Cash Contributions for Year Ending December 31, 2023
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The tables below present information on net periodic benefit cost (income) for our domestic and foreign pension plans and domestic postretirement benefit plan. The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost (income) is reflected in cost of goods sold; selling, general, and administrative expenses; or research, development, and testing expenses, according to where other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employee are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The remaining components of net periodic benefit cost (income) are recorded in other income (expense), net on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Domestic
Pension Benefits
Postretirement Benefits
Second Quarter Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Service cost
$
2,659
$
4,856
$
130
$
261
Interest cost
4,536
3,388
391
289
Expected return on plan assets
(11,510)
(10,940)
(201)
(204)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
6
68
(757)
(757)
Amortization of actuarial net (gain) loss
(412)
536
(75)
9
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
$
(4,721)
$
(2,092)
$
(512)
$
(402)
Domestic
Pension Benefits
Postretirement Benefits
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Service cost
$
5,317
$
9,712
$
260
$
521
Interest cost
9,072
6,777
782
578
Expected return on plan assets
(23,019)
(21,880)
(403)
(408)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
12
136
(1,514)
(1,514)
Amortization of actuarial net (gain) loss
(823)
1,072
(151)
17
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
$
(9,441)
$
(4,183)
$
(1,026)
$
(806)
Foreign
Pension Benefits
Second Quarter Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Service cost
$
1,074
$
2,252
$
2,128
$
4,612
Interest cost
1,577
1,050
3,121
2,148
Expected return on plan assets
(2,899)
(2,509)
(5,740)
(5,144)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
34
35
68
72
Amortization of actuarial net (gain) loss
(6)
162
(12)
331
Net periodic benefit cost (income)
$
(220)
$
990
$
(435)
$
2,019
5. Earnings Per Share
We had 34,448 shares of nonvested restricted stock at June 30, 2023 and 33,230 shares of nonvested restricted stock at June 30, 2022 that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share. The nonvested restricted stock is considered a participating security since the restricted stock contains nonforfeitable rights to dividends. As such, we use the two-class method to compute basic and diluted earnings per share for all periods presented since this method yields the most dilutive result. The following table illustrates the earnings allocation method utilized in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Second Quarter Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Earnings per share numerator:
Net income attributable to common shareholders before allocation of earnings to participating securities
$
99,624
$
66,472
$
197,207
$
125,790
Earnings allocated to participating securities
(356)
(193)
(662)
(368)
Net income attributable to common shareholders after allocation of earnings to participating securities
$
99,268
$
66,279
$
196,545
$
125,422
Earnings per share denominator:
Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding - basic and diluted
9,577
10,136
9,610
10,213
Earnings per share - basic and diluted
$
10.36
$
6.54
$
20.45
$
12.28
6. Inventories
(in thousands)
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Finished goods and work-in-process
$
427,228
$
497,652
Raw materials
89,136
113,484
Stores, supplies, and other
21,016
20,247
$
537,380
$
631,383
7. Intangibles (Net of Amortization) and Goodwill
The net carrying amount of intangibles and goodwill was $125 million at June 30, 2023 and $126 million at December 31, 2022. The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of each type of intangible asset and goodwill are presented in the table below.
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Amortizing intangible assets
Formulas and technology
$
6,200
$
6,200
$
6,200
$
5,683
Contract
2,000
1,300
2,000
1,200
Customer base
5,440
4,444
5,440
4,350
Goodwill
123,728
123,662
$
137,368
$
11,944
$
137,302
$
11,233
All of the intangibles relate to the petroleum additives segment. The change in the gross carrying amount of goodwill between December 31, 2022 and June 30, 2023 is due to foreign currency fluctuation. There is no accumulated goodwill impairment.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2023, as well as estimated annual amortization expense related to our intangible assets for the next five years, is expected to be (in thousands):
2023
$
196
2024
390
2025
390
2026
390
2027
190
2028
140
We amortize the formulas and technology over 6 years, the contract over 10 years, and the customer base over 20 years.
8. Long-term Debt
(in thousands)
June 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Senior notes - 2.70% due 2031 (net of related deferred financing costs)
$
393,179
$
392,737
Senior notes - 3.78% due 2029
250,000
250,000
Revolving credit facility
273,000
361,000
$
916,179
$
1,003,737
Senior Notes - The 2.70% senior notes, which were issued in 2021, are unsecured with an aggregate principal amount of $400 million. The offer and sale of the notes were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The 3.78% senior notes are unsecured and were issued in a 2017 private placement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and certain other purchasers.
We were in compliance with all covenants under all issuances of senior notes as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Revolving Credit Facility - The revolving credit facility has a borrowing capacity of $900 million, a term of five years, and matures on March 5, 2025. The obligations under the revolving credit facility are unsecured. The average interest rate for borrowings under the credit agreement was 6.0% during the first six months of 2023 and 3.5% during the year ended December 31, 2022.
We were in compliance with all covenants under the revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility amounted to $273 million at June 30, 2023 and $361 million at December 31, 2022. Outstanding letters of credit amounted to approximately $2 million at both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The unused portion of the credit facility amounted to $625 million at June 30, 2023 and $537 million at December 31, 2022.
9. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters
We are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to our business and may include administrative or judicial actions. Some of these legal proceedings involve governmental authorities and relate to environmental matters. For further information, see Environmental below.
While it is not possible to predict or determine with certainty the outcome of any legal proceeding, we believe the outcome of any of these proceedings, or all of them combined, will not result in a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Environmental
We are involved in environmental proceedings and potential proceedings relating to soil and groundwater contamination, disposal of hazardous waste, and other environmental matters at several of our current or former facilities, or at third-party sites where we have been designated as a potentially responsible party. While we believe we are currently adequately accrued for known environmental issues, it is possible that unexpected future costs could have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Our total accruals for environmental remediation, dismantling, and decontamination were approximately $10 million at both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Of the total accrual, the current portion is included in accrued expenses and the noncurrent portion is included in other noncurrent liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Our more significant environmental sites include a former plant site in Louisiana and a Houston, Texas plant site. Together, the amounts accrued on a discounted basis related to these sites represented approximately $7 million of the total accrual above at June 30, 2023 and $8 million at December 31, 2022, using discount rates ranging from 3% to 9% for both periods. The aggregate undiscounted amount for these sites were $10 million at both June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
10. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The balances of, and changes in, the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, consist of the following:
(in thousands)
Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Balance at December 31, 2021
$
1,522
$
(83,749)
$
(82,227)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
16
(32,278)
(32,262)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (a)
76
0
76
Other comprehensive income (loss)
92
(32,278)
(32,186)
Balance at June 30, 2022
$
1,614
$
(116,027)
$
(114,413)
Balance at December 31, 2022
$
54,562
$
(126,557)
$
(71,995)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
0
19,080
19,080
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (a)
(1,842)
0
(1,842)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(1,842)
19,080
17,238
Balance at June 30, 2023
$
52,720
$
(107,477)
$
(54,757)
(a) The pension plan and other postretirement benefit components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (income). See Note 4 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Note 18 in our 2022 Annual Report for further information.
11. Fair Value Measurements
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the fair value, was $131 million at June 30, 2023 and $69 million at December 31, 2022. The fair value is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
No material events occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2023 requiring adjustment to the recognized balances of assets or liabilities which are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Long-term debt – We record the carrying amount of our long-term debt at historical cost, less deferred financing costs related to our 2.70% senior notes. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is shown in the table below and is based primarily on estimated current rates available to us for debt of the same remaining duration and adjusted for nonperformance risk and credit risk. The estimated fair value of our 2.70% senior notes included in the table below is based on the last quoted price closest to June 30, 2023. The fair value of our debt instruments is classified as Level 2.
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements about future events and expectations within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future results. When we use words in this document such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “expects,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “will,” and similar expressions, we do so to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding future prospects of growth in the petroleum additives market, other trends in the petroleum additives market, our ability to maintain or increase our market share, and our future capital expenditure levels.
We believe our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable expectations and assumptions, within the bounds of what we know about our business and operations. However, we offer no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations due to uncertainties and factors that are difficult to predict and beyond our control.
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 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 SEC, including the risk factors in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our 2022 Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2022, which is available to shareholders upon request.
You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this report or elsewhere speaks only as of the date on which we make it. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. 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, any forward-looking statement made in this report or elsewhere, might not occur.
Overview
When comparing the results of the petroleum additives segment for the first six months of 2023 with the first six months of 2022, net sales were substantially unchanged, but included significantly higher selling prices, offset by decreases in product shipments and an unfavorable foreign currency impact. Petroleum additives operating profit was 48.3% higher when comparing the first six months of 2023 with the first six months of 2022, reflecting the higher selling prices that favorably impacted net sales, partially offset by lower product shipments, as well as higher operating costs and raw material costs. Shipments have been lower than our expectations over the last few quarters, as we continue to experience the effects of customer destocking and global economic weakness.
We continue to operate in a general inflationary environment. While we have experienced some improvement in the supply chain disruptions which have impacted the petrochemicals industry over the past several years, we expect to continue to be challenged by high costs during 2023. Despite the challenging economic environment, our financial position remains strong. We have sufficient access to capital, if needed, and do not anticipate any issues with meeting the covenants for all our debt agreements for the foreseeable future.
Our operations generate cash that is in excess of the needs of the business. We continue to invest in and manage our business for the long-term with the goal of helping our customers succeed in their marketplaces. Our investments continue to be in organizational talent, technology development and processes, and global infrastructure.
The chemical industry and our products are essential for transportation of people, goods and services. Our business continuity planning process focuses our efforts on managing through this challenging time and helping our customers do the same.
Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2023 totaled $685.1 million, representing a decrease of $38.5 million, or 5.3%, from the second quarter of 2022. Consolidated net sales for the first six months of both 2023 and 2022 totaled $1.4 billion. The following table shows net sales by segment and product line.
Second Quarter Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Petroleum additives
Lubricant additives
$
588.5
$
623.0
$
1,191.1
$
1,193.0
Fuel additives
95.5
98.0
192.9
188.3
Total
684.0
721.0
1,384.0
1,381.3
All other
1.1
2.6
3.9
4.9
Net sales
$
685.1
$
723.6
$
1,387.9
$
1,386.2
Petroleum Additives Segment
The regions in which we operate include North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and the EMEAI region. While there is some fluctuation, the percentage of net sales generated by region remained fairly consistent when comparing the first six monthsof 2023 with the same period in 2022, as well as with the full year 2022.
Petroleum additives net sales for the second quarter of 2023 were $684.0 million compared to $721.0 million for the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 5.1%. The decrease for the second quarter comparison was across all regions with Asia Pacific representing about 60%, North America about 20%, Latin America about 15%, and the remainder of the decrease from EMEAI.
Petroleum additives net sales for the first six months of 2023, as well as the first six months of 2022, were $1.4 billion. While petroleum additives net sales were substantially unchanged between the two six months periods, the North America and EMEAI regions reported significant increases for the first six months of 2023 compared to the first six months of 2022, but these increases were substantially offset by similar decreases in the Asia Pacific and Latin America regions.
The following table details the approximate components of the changes in petroleum additives net sales between the second quarter and first six months of 2023 and 2022.
(in millions)
Second Quarter
Six Months
Period ended June 30, 2022
$
721.0
$
1,381.3
Lubricant additives shipments
(110.5)
(192.9)
Fuel additives shipments
(8.9)
(18.7)
Selling prices
87.0
228.7
Foreign currency impact, net
(4.6)
(14.4)
Period ended June 30, 2023
$
684.0
$
1,384.0
When comparing the second quarter of 2023 and 2022, the decrease in petroleum additives net sales was primarily due to lower lubricant additives shipments, as well as smaller impacts from lower fuel additives shipments and an unfavorable foreign currency impact. These factors were partially offset by increased selling prices in the second quarter comparison. When comparing petroleum additives net sales for the first six months of 2023 and 2022, both lubricant additives and fuel additives shipments were lower, along with an unfavorable foreign currency impact, but all were offset by higher selling prices. Comparing the second quarter of 2023 and 2022, the United States Dollar strengthened against all of the major currencies in which we transact, except for the Euro, resulting in the unfavorable impact to net sales for the comparative periods. The United States Dollar strengthened against all of the major currencies in which we transact for the six months comparison of 2023 with 2022. The unfavorable impact for both the second quarter and six months comparison was predominantly from the Chinese Renminbi, Indian Rupee, and Japanese Yen, while the Euro also unfavorably impacted the six months comparison.
On a worldwide basis, the volume of product shipments for petroleum additives decreased 16.7% when comparing the two second quarter periods and 16.1% when comparing the first six months of 2023 and 2022. Petroleum additives shipments for the second quarter comparison reflected decreases in both lubricant additives and fuel additives with all regions contributing to the decrease in lubricant additives shipments, while North America was the primary contributor to the decrease in fuel additives
shipments. For the six months comparison, both lubricant additives and fuel additives shipments were lower in 2023 than in 2022. The decrease in lubricant additives shipments when comparing the first six months of 2023 with the same period of 2022 was across all regions with around 30% of the decrease in each of the North America, EMEAI, and Asia Pacific regions and the remaining decrease in the Latin America region. The six months comparison for fuel additives shipments reflected decreases in all regions with about 60% of the decrease in North America, 20% in Latin America, and the remainder about evenly split between Asia Pacific and EMEAI.
All Other
The “All other” category includes the operations of the antiknock compounds business and certain contracted manufacturing and related services.
Segment Operating Profit
NewMarket evaluates the performance of the petroleum additives business based on segment operating profit. NewMarket Services Corporation expenses are charged to NewMarket and each subsidiary pursuant to services agreements between the companies. Depreciation on segment property, plant, and equipment, as well as amortization of segment intangible assets and lease right-of-use assets, is included in segment operating profit.
The following table reports segment operating profit for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in millions)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Petroleum additives
$
132.1
$
91.2
$
264.2
$
178.1
All other
$
(1.0)
$
(0.3)
$
(2.0)
$
(0.2)
Petroleum Additives Segment
Petroleum additives segment gross profit increased $9.8 million and operating profit increased $40.9 million when comparing the second quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2022. For the first six months of 2023 compared to the first six months of 2022, petroleum additives segment gross profit increased $46.0 million and operating profit increased $86.1 million.
The following table presents petroleum additives cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales and the operating profit margin.
Second Quarter Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales
71.3
%
78.2
%
71.5
%
77.4
%
Operating profit margin
19.3
%
12.7
%
19.1
%
12.9
%
For the rolling four quarters ended June 30, 2023, the operating profit margin for petroleum additives was 16.8%, which is within our historical range of operating profit margin. While operating margins will fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to multiple factors, we believe the fundamentals of our business and industry as a whole are unchanged.
When comparing both the second quarter and first six months of 2023 and 2022, both gross profit and operating profit included the favorable impact of significantly higher selling prices, partially offset by lower shipments and higher operating costs. The comparison for the six months periods also included the impact of higher raw material costs during 2023.
While raw material costs, along with other operating costs, increased throughout 2022, we were able to make adjustments to selling prices, which are reflected in our results for the second quarter and first six months comparisons between 2023 and 2022. We have experienced some stabilization of raw material costs during 2023, but nonetheless remain challenged by the ongoing inflationary environment impacting our operations. Cost control and margin management remain high priorities for us.
Petroleum additives selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) for the second quarter of 2023 were $0.6 million lower than the second quarter of 2022. SG&A expenses for the first six months of 2023 were $1.0 million higher than the first six months of 2022. SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 4.4% for the second quarter of 2023, 4.2% for the second quarter of 2022, and 4.5% for both the first six months of 2023 and 2022. Our SG&A costs are primarily personnel-related and include salaries, benefits, and other costs associated with our workforce, including travel-related expenses. While personnel-related costs fluctuate from period to period, there were no significant changes in the drivers of these costs when comparing the periods.
Our investment in petroleum additives research, development, and testing (R&D) decreased approximately $1.4 million when comparing the second quarter periods of 2023 and 2022 and $4.5 million when comparing the first six months periods of 2023 and 2022. As a percentage of net sales, R&D was 5.0% for the second quarter of 2023, 4.9% for the second quarter of 2022, 4.9% for the first six months of 2023, and 5.2% for the first six months of 2022. Our R&D investments reflect our efforts to support the development of solutions that meet our customers' needs, meet new and evolving standards, and support our expansion into new product areas. Our approach to R&D investments, as it is with SG&A, is one of purposeful spending on programs to support our current product base and to ensure that we develop products to support our customers' programs in the future. R&D investments include personnel-related costs, as well as costs for internal and external testing of our products.
The following discussion references certain captions on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Interest and Financing Expenses, Net
Interest and financing expenses were $10.3 million for the second quarter of 2023, $7.1 million for the second quarter of 2022, $21.0 million for the first six months of 2023, and $16.5 million for the first six months of 2022.
The increase for both the second quarter and six months comparisons resulted primarily from a higher average interest rate. Average debt was also higher for the second quarter comparison, while the six months comparison reflected slightly lower average debt. Both comparison periods included a favorable impact from lower amortization and fees, as well as higher capitalized interest.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net was income of $10.7 million for the second quarter of 2023, $9.1 million for the second quarter of 2022, $21.6 million for the first six months of 2023, and $16.3 million for the first six months of 2022. The amounts for both the 2023 and 2022 second quarter and six months periods primarily reflect the components of net periodic benefit cost (income), except for service cost, from defined benefit pension and postretirement plans. See Note 4 for further information on total periodic benefit cost (income). The first six months of 2022 also included a loss on marketable securities of $3.0 million.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $25.1 million for the second quarter of 2023 and $19.1 million for the second quarter of 2022. The effective tax rate was 20.1% for the second quarter of 2023 and 22.4% for the second quarter of 2022. Income tax expense increased $8.8 million due to higher income before income tax expense and decreased $2.8 million due to the lower effective tax rate.
Income tax expense was $52.7 million for the first six months of 2023 and $33.3 million for the first six months of 2022. The effective tax rate was 21.1% for the first six months of 2023 and 20.9% for the first six months of 2022. Income tax expense increased $19.0 million due to higher income before income tax expense with the remaining $0.4 million of the difference caused by the higher effective tax rate.
The decrease in the effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the second quarter of 2022 was primarily caused by a tax benefit applicable to prior years. The slight increase in the effective tax rate for the six months comparison was primarily the result of an increase in the U.S. tax on foreign earnings and a reduction in the foreign-derived intangible tax benefit, which was partially offset by a tax benefit applicable to prior years.
On October 8, 2021, almost all members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) reached an agreement on a two-pillar approach to international tax reform, including the establishment of a 15% global minimum tax for large multinational entities. Several jurisdictions in which we operate have adopted or are in the process of adopting this global minimum tax, with planned effective dates in 2024 or 2025. We are continuing to monitor the legislation in these jurisdictions and any potential impact to our effective tax rate and related income tax liabilities in future years.
Cash Flows, Financial Condition, and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2023 were $130.9 million, an increase of $62.2 million since December 31, 2022.
Cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries amounted to $127.5 million at June 30, 2023 and $65.3 million at December 31, 2022. Periodically, we repatriate cash from our foreign subsidiaries to the United States through intercompany dividends and loans. We do not anticipate significant tax consequences from future distributions of foreign earnings.
A portion of our foreign cash balances is associated with earnings that we have asserted are indefinitely reinvested. We plan to use these indefinitely reinvested earnings to support growth outside of the United States through funding of operating expenses, research and development expenses, capital expenditures, and other cash needs of our foreign subsidiaries.
We expect that cash from operations, together with borrowing available under our revolving credit facility, will continue to be sufficient to cover our operating needs and planned capital expenditures for both a short-term and long-term horizon.
Cash Flows – Operating Activities
Cash provided from operating activities for the first six months of 2023 were $262.4 million, including $52.5 million reflecting lower working capital requirements. The $52.5 million excluded an unfavorable foreign currency impact to the components of working capital on the balance sheet.
The most significant changes in working capital included decreases in trade and other accounts receivable, inventories, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. The decrease in trade and other accounts receivable primarily represents the refund of value added taxes at some of our foreign subsidiaries. The decrease in inventories reflects our planned destocking in response to lower demand and destocking by our customers. The decrease in accounts payable is primarily the result of destocking and lower production levels. The change in accrued expenses reflects normal rebate payments to customers.
Including cash and cash equivalents, as well as the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the balance sheet, we had total working capital of $791.1 million at June 30, 2023 and $768.2 million at December 31, 2022. The current ratio was 3.27 at June 30, 2023 and 2.81 at December 31, 2022.
Cash Flows – Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities totaled $26.0 million during the first six months of 2023 for capital expenditures. We expect that our total capital spending during 2023 will be in the $50 million to $60 million range and will include several improvements to our manufacturing and R&D infrastructure around the world. We expect to continue to finance capital spending through cash on hand and cash provided from operations, together with borrowing available under our revolving credit facility.
Cash Flows – Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities during the first six months of 2023 amounted to $175.7 million. These cash flows included net payments of $88.0 million on the revolving credit facility, $42.9 million for repurchases of 119,075 shares of our common stock, and cash dividends of $41.9 million.
Debt
Our long-term debt was $916.2 million at June 30, 2023 compared to $1.0 billion at December 31, 2022.
See Note 8 for additional information on the 2.70% senior notes, 3.78% senior notes, and revolving credit facility, including the unused portion of our revolving credit facility.
All of our senior notes and the revolving credit facility contain covenants, representations, and events of default that management considers typical of credit arrangements of this nature. The covenants under the 3.78% senior notes include negative covenants, certain financial covenants, and events of default which are substantially similar to the covenants and events of default in our revolving credit facility.
The revolving credit facility contains financial covenants that require NewMarket to maintain a consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the agreement) of no more than 3.75 to 1.00, except during an Increased Leverage Period (as defined in the agreement) at the end of each quarter. At June 30, 2023, the Leverage Ratio was 1.70 under the revolving credit facility.
At June 30, 2023, we were in compliance with all covenants under the 3.78% senior notes, 2.70% senior notes, and revolving credit facility.
As a percentage of total capitalization (total long-term debt and shareholders’ equity), our total long-term debt decreased from 56.8% at December 31, 2022 to 50.6% at June 30, 2023. The change resulted primarily from the decrease in outstanding revolving credit facility borrowings, along with the increase in shareholders' equity. The increase in shareholders’ equity primarily reflects our earnings and the impact of foreign currency translation adjustments, partially offset by dividend payments and the repurchases of our common stock. Generally, we repay any outstanding long-term debt with cash from operations or refinancing activities.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
This Form 10-Q and our 2022 Annual Report include discussions of our accounting policies, as well as methods and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. We also provided a discussion of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in our 2022 Annual Report.
There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates from those reported in our 2022 Annual Report.
There have been no recent accounting pronouncements which have not been adopted and may have a significant impact our financial statements.
Outlook
Our stated goal is to provide a 10% compounded return per year for our shareholders over any five-year period (defined by earnings per share growth plus dividend yield), although we may not necessarily achieve a 10% return each year. We continue to have confidence in our customer-focused strategy and approach to the market. 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 of our stakeholders over the long term.
We expect our petroleum additives segment to experience impacts to its operating performance during 2023 due to the uncertain economic environment in which we operate, as we continue to see challenges with inflationary trends impacting our operating costs and raw material prices. As a result, we will continue to focus on cost control and operating profit margin recovery throughout the year. We expect over the long-term that the petroleum additives market will grow annually in the 1% to 2% range. We plan to exceed that growth rate.
Over the past several years we have made significant investments in our business as the industry fundamentals remain positive. These investments have been and will continue to be in organizational talent, technology development and processes, and global infrastructure, consisting of technical centers, production capability and geographic expansion. We intend to utilize these investments to improve our ability to deliver the solutions that our customers value, expand our global reach, and enhance our operating results. We will continue to invest in our capabilities to provide even better value, service, technology, and customer solutions.
Our business generates significant amounts of cash beyond its operational needs. We regularly review our many internal opportunities to utilize excess cash from technological, geographic, production capability, and product line perspectives. We believe our capital spending is creating the capability we need to grow and support our customers worldwide, and our research and development investments are positioning us well to provide added value to our customers. Our primary focus in the acquisition area remains on the petroleum additives industry. It is our view that this industry segment will provide the greatest opportunity for solid returns on our investments while minimizing risk. We remain focused on this strategy and will evaluate any future opportunities. We will continue to evaluate all alternative uses of cash to enhance shareholder value, including stock repurchases and dividends.
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
At June 30, 2023, there were no material changes in our market risk from the information provided in the 2022 Annual Report .
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance of the reliability of the financial records and the protection of assets. Under Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), we carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act, which occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2023 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
There have been no material changes to our legal proceedings as disclosed in "Legal Proceedings" in Item 3 of Part I of the 2022 Annual Report.
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On October 28, 2021, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing management to repurchase up to $500 million of NewMarket's outstanding common stock until December 31, 2024, as market conditions warrant and covenants under our existing debt agreements permit. We may conduct the share repurchases in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, through block trades, or pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 and/or Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The repurchase program does not require the Company to acquire any specific number of shares and may be terminated or suspended at any time. At June 30, 2023, approximately $231 million remained available under the 2021 authorization.
The following table outlines the purchases during the second quarter of 2023 under the authorization.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
April 1 to April 30
3,237
$
360.51
3,237
$
244,698,960
May 1 to May 31
21,776
395.55
21,776
236,085,402
June 1 to June 30
11,576
397.76
11,576
231,480,913
Total
36,589
$
393.15
36,589
$
231,480,913
ITEM 5. Other Information
During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) of NewMarket Corporation adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) or Regulation S-K.
Articles of Incorporation Amended and Restated effective April 27, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 1-32190) filed April 30, 2012)
NewMarket Corporation Bylaws Amended and Restated effective August 6, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 1- 32190) filed August 6, 2015)
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Thomas E. Gottwald
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by William J. Skrobacz
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by William J. Skrobacz
Exhibit 101
Inline XBRL Instance Document and Related Items (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its Inline XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
Exhibit 104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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 thereunto duly authorized.
