DuPont Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced financial results for the third quarter 2020.

"Our team remains committed to emphasizing the safety and well-being of our employees, prioritizing the needs of our customers, and executing on a playbook that enables us to quickly respond to the changing environment" said Ed Breen, DuPont Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This commitment is evident in the results we announced today. We delivered strong performance demonstrating the value our market-leading innovation and technology provides in key end-markets such as semiconductors, smartphones, water filtration, probiotics, and personal protective equipment. The actions we have taken to right-size our cost structure and generate significant cash flow are delivering results today and we intend to maintain this momentum as we move forward."

"In September, we completed the sale of our trichlorosilane business and our stake in the Hemlock Semiconductor joint venture and earlier this month we signed an agreement to sell the Biomaterials business," Breen continued. "Execution of these Non-Core divestitures and the continued progress towards the anticipated closing of the Nutrition & Biosciences transaction⁽¹⁾ in the first quarter 2021 exemplify our commitment to create both market-leading businesses and value for our shareholders."

Third Quarter 2020 Results

Net sales totaled $5.1 billion, down 6 percent versus the year-ago period on both an as reported and organic basis. Growth in Electronics & Imaging was more than offset by sales declines in the other segments primarily due to the impact of the global pandemic.

On a regional basis, organic sales increased 3 percent in Asia Pacific versus the year-ago period while the U.S. and Canada declined 10 percent, EMEA declined 15 percent, and Latin America declined 3 percent. China sales in our core segments improved 14 percent versus the third quarter 2019 and 10 percent sequentially from second quarter 2020.  

GAAP EPS from continuing operations totaled $(0.11) on a GAAP loss from continuing operations of $(72) million, versus GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.49 on GAAP income from continuing operations of $372 million in the year-ago period. This decline is mostly attributable to non-cash impairment charges associated with Non-Core businesses, higher merger-related amortization expense and lower segment results, partially offset by gains associated with divestitures of Non-Core businesses.

Operating EBITDA⁽²⁾ was $1.3 billion, down 7 percent versus operating EBITDA⁽²⁾ in the prior year. The impact of lower demand, cost associated with idled facilities, and portfolio changes more than offset manufacturing productivity gains, approximately $150 million of non-manufacturing cost savings and strong demand in semiconductors, smartphones, water, Tyvek® protective garments, and health & wellness. Adjusted EPS⁽²⁾ decreased 8 percent to $0.88, compared with adjusted EPS⁽²⁾ in the year-ago period of $0.96, primarily driven by lower segment results and a higher base tax rate partially offset by declines in interest expense, foreign exchange losses, and share count. A continued focus on cost control enabled operating EBITDA declines in-line with the decline in net sales on a percentage basis.

Operating cash flow of $1.3 billion included improvements in working capital of more than $300 million in the quarter which was driven by lower inventories. Capital expenditures of approximately $200 million resulted in free cash flow⁽²⁾ of $1.1 billion. The sale of the trichlorosilane business and the Hemlock Semiconductor joint venture provided $550 million of additional pre-tax cash proceeds in the quarter.  Proceeds from these sales as well as organic cashflow generation enabled a reduction in commercial paper balances to less than $400 million as of September 30, 2020; a reduction of $1.2 billion in the quarter.

Third Quarter 2020 Segment Highlights

Electronics & Imaging
Electronics & Imaging reported a record quarter with net sales of $1.0 billion, up 7 percent from the year-ago period. Organic sales were up 8 percent driven by a 9 percent growth in volume offset by a 1 percent decline in price. Currency was neutral and portfolio was a 1 percent headwind.

Sales gains were led by Semiconductor Technologies as new technology ramps across logic and foundry delivered high-single digit organic growth versus the year-ago period. Interconnect Solutions organic sales also increased high-single digits, despite an overall decline in the global smartphone market, driven by higher material content in premium, next-generation smartphones. Within Image Solutions, mid single-digit organic growth was led by strength in OLEDs for displays and ink for the consumer segment, partially offset by weakness in flexographic plates and textile inks. 

Operating EBITDA for the segment was $357 million, an increase of 12 percent from operating EBITDA of $320 million in the year-ago period, driven primarily by strong volume growth and continued productivity actions.

Nutrition & Biosciences
Nutrition & Biosciences reported net sales of $1.5 billion, down 4 percent from the year-ago period on both an as reported and organic basis driven by lower volumes. Price, currency and portfolio impacts were each neutral versus third quarter 2019.

Within Health & Biosciences, double-digit growth in both probiotics and home and personal care markets was more than offset by continued weakness in biorefinery and microbial control. Pricing gains in Food & Beverage were more than offset by weaker demand primarily in emulsifiers, sweeteners, and cellulosics driven by declines in food service and lower consumer demand for mints and chewing gums in travel and convenience stores. Pharma Solutions sales were flat with the prior year.

Operating EBITDA for the segment was $379 million, an increase of 7 percent from operating EBITDA of $354 million in the year-ago period. Continued productivity actions and favorable product mix more than offset the impact of lower volumes leading to a 260 basis point improvement in operating EBITDA margins versus the year-ago period.

Transportation & Industrial
Transportation & Industrial reported net sales of $1.0 billion, down 14 percent from the year-ago period. Organic sales were down 14 percent with volume down 9 percent and price lower by 5 percent. Currency and portfolio impacts were both neutral versus third quarter 2019.

Volume declined 9 percent due to lower auto builds. Although a significant improvement versus second quarter performance the global auto market continues its recovery from steep declines in the first half of the year. The impact of COVID-19 on other key industrial markets, in addition to automotive, contributed to volume declines across Mobility Solutions, Industrial & Consumer, and Healthcare & Specialty. Strong demand for differentiated, high performance seals in semiconductor manufacturing lifted Kalrez® revenues high-teens percent.

Operating EBITDA for the segment was $242 million, a decrease of 21 percent from operating EBITDA of $306 million in the year-ago period, as savings from productivity actions were more than offset by volume declines, lower price, and the impact of temporarily idled facilities.

Safety & Construction
Safety & Construction reported net sales of $1.2 billion, down 6 percent from the year-ago period. Organic sales were down 9 percent with a 1 percent price improvement offset by a 10 percent decline in volume. Acquisitions in the Water Solutions business increased reported sales by 3 percent. Currency was neutral.

Continued broad-based demand across Water Solutions was more than offset by declines in both Safety Solutions and Shelter Solutions. Within Safety Solutions, demand for Tyvek® protective garments remained strong but was more than offset by soft demand for aramid fibers across aerospace, oil & gas and select industrial markets as a result of COVID-19. Similarly, within Shelter Solutions, growth in residential construction and retail channels for do-it-yourself applications was more than offset by weak commercial construction.

Operating EBITDA for the segment totaled $324 million, a decrease of 8 percent from operating EBITDA of $352 million in the year-ago period. Continued productivity actions as well as favorable product mix was more than offset by lower volumes and the impact of temporarily idled facilities. 

Non-Core
Non-Core reported net sales of $331 million, down 23 percent from the year-ago period. Organic sales were down 13 percent driven by 18 percent volume declines and offset by 5 percent pricing gains. The September 2019 divestiture of the DuPont Sustainable Solutions business and the September 2020 divestiture of the trichlorosilane business reduced sales by 10 percent. Currency was neutral.

Operating EBITDA for the segment was $14 million, a decrease of 85 percent from operating EBITDA of $94 million in the year-ago period. The absence of a prior year gain on the sale of DuPont Sustainable Solutions, lower volumes and the impact of the trichlorosilane and Hemlock Semiconductor divestitures in September 2020 more than offset cost productivity. 

Outlook

"With a continued focus on execution, we anticipate a fourth quarter underscored by additional cash generation and operating leverage across our core segments driven by additional cost savings," said Lori Koch, Chief Financial Officer of DuPont. "We expect to deliver full-year 2020 adjusted EPS⁽²⁾ in the range of $3.17 to $3.21 on net sales of $20.1 billion to $20.2 billion."

Conference Call
The Company will host a live webcast of its third quarter earnings conference call with investors to discuss its results and business outlook today at 8:00 a.m. ET. The slide presentation that accompanies the conference call will be posted on the DuPont's Investor Relations Events and Presentations page. A replay of the webcast also will be available on the DuPont's Investor Relations Events and Presentations page following the live event.

About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at www.investors.dupont.com.

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On April 1, 2019, the company completed the separation of its materials science business into a separate and independent public company by way of a pro rata dividend-in-kind of all the then outstanding stock of Dow Inc. (the "Dow Distribution"). The company completed the separation of its agriculture business into a separate and independent public company on June 1, 2019, by way of a pro rata dividend-in-kind of all the then outstanding stock of Corteva, Inc. (the "Corteva Distribution").

On December 15, 2019, DuPont and IFF announced they had entered definitive agreements to combine DuPont's Nutrition & Biosciences business with IFF in a transaction that would result in IFF issuing shares to DuPont shareholders, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Forward-looking statements address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain and subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which that are beyond DuPont's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results. Some of the important factors that could cause DuPont's actual results to differ materially from those projected in any such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the parties' ability to meet expectations regarding the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatments of the proposed transaction with IFF; changes in relevant tax and other laws, (ii) failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals, anticipated tax treatment or any required financing or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the proposed transaction with IFF, (iii) the possibility that unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, losses, future prospects, business and management strategies that could impact the value, timing or pursuit of the proposed transaction with IFF, (iv) risks and costs and pursuit and/or implementation of the separation of the N&B Business, including timing anticipated to complete the separation, any changes to the configuration of businesses included in the separation if implemented, (v) risks and costs related to the Dow Distribution and the Corteva Distribution (together, the "Distributions") including (a) with respect to achieving all expected benefits from the Distributions; (b) the incurrence of significant costs in connection with the Distributions, including costs to service debt incurred by the Company to establish the relative credit profiles of Corteva, Dow and DuPont and increased costs related to supply, service and other arrangements that, prior to the Dow Distribution, were between entities under the common control of DuPont; (c) indemnification of certain legacy liabilities of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company ("Historical EID") in connection with the Corteva Distribution; and (d) potential liability arising from fraudulent conveyance and similar laws in connection with the Distributions; (vi) failure to effectively manage acquisitions, divestitures, alliances, joint ventures and other portfolio changes, including meeting conditions under the Letter Agreement entered in connection with the Corteva Distribution, related to the transfer of certain levels of assets and businesses; (vii) uncertainty as to the long-term value of DuPont common stock; (viii) potential inability or reduced access to the capital markets or increased cost of borrowings, including as a result of a credit rating downgrade (ix) risks and uncertainties related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the responses thereto (such as voluntary and in some cases, mandatory quarantines as well as shut downs and other restrictions on travel and commercial, social and other activities) on DuPont's business, results of operations, access to sources of liquidity and financial condition which depend on highly uncertain and unpredictable future developments, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions resume. and (x) other risks to DuPont's business, operations and results of operations including from: failure to develop and market new products and optimally manage product life cycles; ability, cost and impact on business operations, including the supply chain, of responding to changes in market acceptance, rules, regulations and policies and failure to respond to such changes; outcome of significant litigation, environmental matters and other commitments and contingencies; failure to appropriately manage process safety and product stewardship issues; global economic and capital market conditions, including the continued availability of capital and financing, as well as inflation, interest and currency exchange rates; changes in political conditions, including tariffs, trade disputes and retaliatory actions; impairment of goodwill or intangible assets; the availability of and fluctuations in the cost of energy and raw materials; business or supply disruption, including in connection with the Distributions; ability to effectively manage costs as the company's portfolio evolves; security threats, such as acts of sabotage, terrorism or war, global health concerns and pandemics, natural disasters and weather events and patterns which could or could continue to result in a significant operational event for DuPont, adversely impact demand or production; ability to discover, develop and protect new technologies and to protect and enforce DuPont's intellectual property rights; unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism or outbreak of war or hostilities, as well as management's response to any of the aforementioned factors. These risks are and will be more fully discussed in DuPont's current, quarterly and annual reports and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in each case, as may be amended from time to time in future filings with the SEC. While the list of factors presented here is considered representative, no such list should be considered a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on DuPont's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, credit rating or liquidity. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. DuPont assumes no obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws. A detailed discussion of some of the significant risks and uncertainties which may cause results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section titled "Risk Factors" (Part I, Item 1A) of DuPont's 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and as updated by DuPont's subsequent periodic and current reports filed with the SEC.

Overview

Effective August 31, 2017, pursuant to the merger of equals transaction contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 11, 2015, as amended on March 31, 2017, The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Historical Dow") and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and its consolidated subsidiaries ("Historical EID") each merged with subsidiaries of DowDuPont and as a result, Historical Dow and Historical EID became subsidiaries of DowDuPont (the "DWDP Merger"). Prior to the DWDP Merger, DowDuPont did not conduct any business activities other than those required for its formation and matters contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Historical Dow was determined to be the accounting acquirer in the DWDP Merger and as a result, Historical EID's assets and liabilities were reflected at fair value as of the close of the DWDP Merger.

Effective as of 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2019, DowDuPont completed the separation of its materials science business into a separate and independent public company by way of a distribution of Dow Inc. ("Dow") through a pro rata dividend in-kind of all of the then-issued and outstanding shares of Dow's common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Dow Common Stock"), to holders of DowDuPont's common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "DowDuPont Common Stock"), as of the close of business on March 21, 2019 (the "Dow Distribution").

Effective as of 12:01 a.m. on June 1, 2019, DuPont completed the separation of its agriculture business into a separate and independent public company by way of a distribution of Corteva Inc. ("Corteva") through a pro rata dividend in-kind of all of the then-issued and outstanding shares of Corteva's common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Corteva Common Stock"), to holders of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.'s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, as of the close of business on May 24, 2019 (the "Corteva Distribution" and, together with the Dow Distribution, the "Distributions").

Following the Corteva Distribution, DuPont holds the specialty products business as continuing operations. The results of operations of DuPont for the 2019 interim periods presented reflect the historical financial results of Dow and Corteva as discontinued operations, as applicable. The cash flows related to Dow and Corteva have not been segregated and are included in the interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the applicable periods.

The unaudited pro forma Consolidated Statements of Operations (discussed in the following section) included herein include costs previously allocated to the materials science and agriculture businesses that did not meet the definition of expenses related to discontinued operations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Codification 205, "Presentation of Financial Statements" ("ASC 205") and thus are reflected in the Company's results of continuing operations. A significant portion of these costs relate to Historical Dow and consist of leveraged services provided through service centers, as well as other corporate overhead costs related to information technology, finance, manufacturing, research & development, sales & marketing, supply chain, human resources, sourcing & logistics, legal and communications, public affairs & government affairs functions. These costs are no longer incurred by the Company following the Distributions.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

In order to provide the most meaningful comparison of results of operations and results by segment, supplemental unaudited pro forma financial information has been included in the following financial schedules. The unaudited pro forma financial information (the "pro forma financial statements") is derived from DuPont's Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes, adjusted to give effect to certain events directly attributable to the Distributions and Financings (as defined below). In contemplation of the Distributions and to achieve the respective credit profiles of each of DuPont, Dow, and Corteva, in the fourth quarter of 2018, DowDuPont consummated a public underwritten offer of eight series of senior unsecured notes (the "2018 Senior Notes") in the aggregate principal amount of $12.7 billion and entered into a term loan agreement consisting of two term loan facilities (the "Term Loan Facilities") in the aggregate principal amount of $3.0 billion. In May 2019, the funds from the Term Loan Facilities were drawn, along with the issuance of approximately $1.4 billion in commercial paper (the "Funding CP Issuance" together with the 2018 Senior Notes and Term Loan Facilities, the "Financings"). The net proceeds from the Financings together with cash from operations were used to fund cash contributions to Dow and Corteva, and DowDuPont's $3.0 billion share repurchase program which was completed in the first quarter of 2019 (the "Share Repurchase Program").

The pro forma financial statements were prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The historical consolidated financial information has been adjusted to give effect to pro forma events that are (1) directly attributable to the Distributions and the Financings (collectively the "Transactions"), (2) factually supportable and (3) with respect to the Consolidated Statements of Operations, expected to have a continuing impact on the results. The unaudited pro forma Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 give effect to the pro forma events as if they had been consummated on January 1, 2018. There were no pro forma adjustments for the three or nine months ended September 30, 2020 and for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

Restructuring or integration activities or other costs following the Distributions that may be incurred to achieve cost or growth synergies of DuPont are not reflected. The pro forma financial statements provide shareholders with summary financial information and historical data that is on a basis consistent with how DuPont reports current financial information.

The pro forma financial statements are presented for informational purposes only, and do not purport to represent what DuPont's results of operations or financial position would have been had the Transactions occurred on the dates indicated, nor do they purport to project the results of operations or financial position for any future period or as of any future date.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This earnings release includes information that does not conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and are considered non-GAAP measures. Management uses these measures internally for planning, forecasting and evaluating the performance of the Company, including allocating resources. DuPont's management believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors because they provide additional information related to the ongoing performance of DuPont to offer a more meaningful comparison related to future results of operations. These non-GAAP financial measures supplement disclosures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and should not be viewed as an alternative to U.S. GAAP. Furthermore, such non-GAAP measures may not be consistent with similar measures provided or used by other companies. Reconciliations for these non-GAAP measures to U.S. GAAP are provided in the Selected Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures starting on page 13 and on the Investors section of the Company's website. Non-GAAP measures included in this release are defined below. The Company has not provided forward-looking U.S. GAAP financial measures or a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because the Company is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain future events. These events include, among others, the impact of portfolio changes, including asset sales, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; contingent liabilities related to litigation, environmental and indemnifications matters; impairments and discrete tax items. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on U.S. GAAP results for the guidance period.

Pro forma adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations - diluted ("Pro forma adjusted EPS"), is defined as pro forma earnings per common share from continuing operations - diluted, excluding the after-tax impact of significant items, after-tax impact of amortization expense associated with intangibles acquired as part of the DWDP Merger, after-tax impact of non-operating pension / other post employment benefits ("OPEB") benefits / charges and the after-tax impact of costs historically allocated to the materials science and agriculture businesses that did not meet the criteria to be recorded as discontinued operations. Adjusted earnings per common share from continuing operations - diluted ("Adjusted EPS"), is defined as earnings per common share from continuing operations - diluted, excluding the after-tax impact of significant items, after-tax impact of amortization expense associated with intangibles acquired as part of the DWDP Merger and the after-tax impact of non-operating pension / OPEB benefits / charges. Although amortization of Historical EID intangibles acquired as part of the DWDP Merger is excluded from these non-GAAP measures, management believes it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets contribute to revenue generation. Amortization of intangible assets that relate to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Any future acquisitions may result in amortization of additional intangible assets. Management estimates amortization expense in 2020 associated with intangibles acquired as part of the DWDP Merger to be approximately $1.9 billion on a pre-tax basis, or approximately $2.00 per share.

Pro forma operating EBITDA, is defined as earnings (i.e. pro forma income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes) before interest, depreciation, amortization, non-operating pension / OPEB benefits / charges, and foreign exchange gains / losses, excluding the impact of costs historically allocated to the materials science and agriculture businesses that did not meet the criteria to be recorded as discontinued operations and adjusted to exclude significant items. Operating EBITDA, is defined as earnings (i.e. income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes) before interest, depreciation, amortization, non-operating pension / OPEB benefits / charges, and foreign exchange gains / losses, adjusted to exclude significant items. Operating EBITDA margin is calculated as operating EBITDA divided by net sales.

Significant items are items that arise outside the ordinary course of the Company's business that management believes may cause misinterpretation of underlying business performance, both historical and future, based on a combination of some or all of the item's size, unusual nature and infrequent occurrence. Management classifies as significant items certain costs and expenses associated with integration and separation activities related to transformational acquisitions and divestitures as they are considered unrelated to ongoing business performance. Management estimates these integration and separation costs in 2020 to be approximately $600 million - $650 million on a pre-tax basis, or approximately $0.60 - $0.70 per share.

Organic Sales is defined as net sales excluding the impacts of currency and portfolio.

Free cash flow is defined as cash provided by/used for operating activities less capital expenditures. As a result, free cash flow represents cash that is available to the Company, after investing in its asset base, to fund obligations using the Company's primary source of liquidity, cash provided by operating activities. Management believes free cash flow, even though it may be defined differently from other companies, is useful to investors, analysts and others to evaluate the Company's cash flow and financial performance, and it is an integral measure used in the Company's financial planning process.

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