Huntsman Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings
First Quarter Highlights
- First quarter 2024 net loss attributable to
Huntsman of$37 million compared to a net income of$153 million in the prior year period; first quarter 2024 diluted loss per share of$0.22 compared to a diluted income per share$0.83 in the prior year period. - First quarter 2024 adjusted net loss attributable to Huntsman of
$11 million compared to adjusted net income of$37 million in the prior year period; first quarter 2024 adjusted diluted loss per share of$0.06 compared to adjusted diluted income per share of$0.20 in the prior year period. - First quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA of
$81 million compared to$136 million in the prior year period. - First quarter 2024 net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations was
$63 million . Free cash flow from continuing operations was a use of cash of$105 million for the first quarter 2024 compared to a use of cash of$168 million in the prior year period.
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenues |
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$ 1,470 |
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$ 1,606 |
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Net (loss) income attributable to |
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$ (37) |
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$ 153 |
Adjusted net (loss) income (1) |
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$ (11) |
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$ 37 |
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Diluted (loss) income per share |
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$ (0.22) |
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$ 0.83 |
Adjusted diluted (loss) income per share(1) |
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$ (0.06) |
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$ 0.20 |
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Adjusted EBITDA(1) |
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$ 81 |
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$ 136 |
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Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations |
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$ (63) |
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$ (122) |
Free cash flow from continuing operations(2) |
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$ (105) |
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$ (168) |
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See end of press release for footnote explanations and reconciliations of non-GAAP measures. |
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas,
"As we expected, the first quarter of 2024 improved sequentially versus the fourth quarter due largely to higher sales volumes and improved margins. We expect these trends to continue into a seasonally stronger second quarter. While overall demand for our products, as well as our margins in Polyurethanes remain below historical averages, we remain confident that we will see both elements improve as our key markets recover over the next several quarters. We are focused on controlling our costs to drive higher returns and cash flow to provide flexibility to invest in the Company for the long-term and return cash to shareholders."
Segment Analysis for 1Q24 Compared to 1Q23
Polyurethanes
The decrease in revenues in our Polyurethanes segment for the three months ended
Performance Products
The decrease in revenues in our Performance Products segment for the three months ended
Advanced Materials
The decrease in revenues in our Advanced Materials segment for the three months ended
Corporate, LIFO and other
For the three months ended
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the three months ended
During the three months ended
Income Taxes
In the first quarter of 2024, our effective tax rate was 56% and our adjusted effective tax rate was 57%. We expect our 2024 adjusted effective tax rate to be approximately 34% to 37%. We expect our long-term adjusted effective tax rate to be approximately 22% to 24%.
Earnings Conference Call Information
We will hold a conference call to discuss our first quarter 2024 financial results on
Webcast link: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=tHuNeZ2X
Participant dial-in numbers:
Domestic callers: (877) 402-8037
International callers: (201) 378-4913
The conference call will be accompanied by presentation slides that will be accessible via the webcast link and Huntsman's investor relations website, www.huntsman.com/investors. Upon conclusion of the call, the webcast replay will be accessible via Huntsman's website.
Upcoming Conferences
During the second quarter 2024, a member of management is expected to present at:
Deutsche Bank Global Industrials, Materials, & Building Products Conference
A webcast of the presentation, if applicable, along with accompanying materials will be available at www.huntsman.com/investors.
Table 1 – Results of Operations |
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In millions, except per share amounts |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenues |
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$ 1,470 |
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$ 1,606 |
Cost of goods sold |
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1,269 |
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1,337 |
Gross profit |
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201 |
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269 |
Operating expenses, net |
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209 |
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215 |
Gain on acquisition of assets, net |
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(52) |
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- |
Prepaid asset write-off |
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71 |
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- |
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing costs (credits) |
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11 |
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(7) |
Operating (loss) income |
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(38) |
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61 |
Interest expense, net |
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(19) |
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(18) |
Equity in income of investment in unconsolidated affiliates |
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19 |
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12 |
Other income, net |
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2 |
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- |
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes |
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(36) |
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55 |
Income tax benefit (expense) |
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20 |
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(11) |
(Loss) income from continuing operations |
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(16) |
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44 |
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(3) |
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(7) |
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122 |
Net (loss) income |
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(23) |
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166 |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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(14) |
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(13) |
Net (loss) income attributable to |
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$ (37) |
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$ 153 |
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Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
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$ 81 |
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$ 136 |
Adjusted net (loss) income (1) |
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$ (11) |
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$ 37 |
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Basic (loss) income per share |
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$ (0.22) |
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$ 0.84 |
Diluted (loss) income per share |
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$ (0.22) |
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$ 0.83 |
Adjusted diluted (loss) income per share (1) |
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$ (0.06) |
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$ 0.20 |
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Common share information: |
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Basic weighted average shares |
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172 |
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183 |
Diluted weighted average shares |
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172 |
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184 |
Diluted shares for adjusted diluted (loss) income per share |
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172 |
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184 |
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See end of press release for footnote explanations. |
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Table 2 – Results of Operations by Segment |
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In millions |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Better |
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Segment Revenues: |
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Polyurethanes |
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$ 926 |
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$ 991 |
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(7 %) |
Performance Products |
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291 |
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334 |
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(13 %) |
Advanced Materials |
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261 |
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289 |
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(10 %) |
Total Reportable Segments' Revenues |
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1,478 |
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1,614 |
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(8 %) |
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Intersegment Eliminations |
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(8) |
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(8) |
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n/m |
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Total Revenues |
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$ 1,470 |
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$ 1,606 |
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(8 %) |
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Segment Adjusted EBITDA (1) : |
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Polyurethanes |
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$ 39 |
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$ 66 |
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(41 %) |
Performance Products |
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42 |
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71 |
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(41 %) |
Advanced Materials |
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43 |
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48 |
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(10 %) |
Total Reportable Segments' Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
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124 |
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185 |
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(33 %) |
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Corporate, LIFO and other |
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(43) |
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(49) |
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12 % |
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Total Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
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$ 81 |
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$ 136 |
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(40 %) |
n/m = not meaningful |
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See end of press release for footnote explanations. |
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Table 3 – Factors Impacting Sales Revenue |
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Average Selling Price (a) |
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Exchange |
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Sales |
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Currency & Mix |
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Rate |
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Volume (b) |
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Total |
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Polyurethanes |
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(16 %) |
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0 % |
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9 % |
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(7 %) |
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Performance Products |
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(17 %) |
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0 % |
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4 % |
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(13 %) |
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Advanced Materials |
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(6 %) |
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0 % |
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(4 %) |
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(10 %) |
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(a) Excludes sales from tolling arrangements, by-products and raw materials. |
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(b) Excludes sales from by-products and raw materials. |
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Table 4 – Reconciliation of |
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Income Tax |
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Diluted (Loss) Income |
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EBITDA |
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Expense |
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Net Income |
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Per Share |
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In millions, except per share amounts |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ (23) |
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$ 166 |
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$ (23) |
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$ 166 |
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$ (0.13) |
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$ 0.90 |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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(14) |
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(13) |
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(14) |
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(13) |
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(0.08) |
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(0.07) |
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Net (loss) income attributable to |
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(37) |
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153 |
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(37) |
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153 |
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(0.22) |
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0.83 |
Interest expense, net from continuing operations |
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19 |
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18 |
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Income tax (benefit) expense from continuing operations |
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(20) |
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11 |
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$ 20 |
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$ (11) |
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Income tax (benefit) expense from discontinued operations(3) |
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(1) |
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15 |
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Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations |
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69 |
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69 |
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Business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments |
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20 |
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1 |
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(18) |
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- |
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2 |
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1 |
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0.01 |
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0.01 |
EBITDA / Loss (income) from discontinued operations(3) |
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8 |
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(137) |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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7 |
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(122) |
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0.04 |
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(0.66) |
Fair value adjustments to Venator investment, net |
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- |
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1 |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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1 |
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- |
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0.01 |
Certain legal and other settlements and related expenses |
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1 |
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1 |
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- |
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- |
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1 |
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1 |
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0.01 |
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0.01 |
Certain non-recurring information technology project implementation costs |
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- |
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2 |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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2 |
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- |
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0.01 |
Amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses |
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8 |
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8 |
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(1) |
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(1) |
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7 |
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7 |
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0.04 |
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0.04 |
Restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs (credits) |
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14 |
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(6) |
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(5) |
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- |
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9 |
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(6) |
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0.05 |
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(0.03) |
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Adjusted (1) |
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$ 81 |
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$ 136 |
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$ (4) |
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$ (12) |
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(11) |
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37 |
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$ (0.06) |
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$ 0.20 |
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Adjusted income tax expense(1) |
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4 |
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12 |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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14 |
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13 |
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Adjusted pre-tax income (1) |
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$ 7 |
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$ 62 |
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Adjusted effective tax rate (4) |
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57 % |
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19 % |
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Effective tax rate |
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56 % |
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20 % |
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Table 5 – Balance Sheets |
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In millions |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Cash |
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$ 552 |
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$ 540 |
Accounts and notes receivable, net |
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837 |
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753 |
Inventories |
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896 |
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867 |
Other current assets |
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158 |
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154 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
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2,571 |
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2,376 |
Other noncurrent assets |
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2,558 |
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2,558 |
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Total assets |
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$ 7,572 |
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$ 7,248 |
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Accounts payable |
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$ 745 |
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$ 719 |
Other current liabilities |
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438 |
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441 |
Current portion of debt |
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396 |
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12 |
Long-term debt |
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1,660 |
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1,676 |
Other noncurrent liabilities |
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939 |
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922 |
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3,152 |
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3,251 |
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries |
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242 |
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227 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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$ 7,572 |
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$ 7,248 |
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Table 6 – Outstanding Debt |
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In millions |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Debt: |
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Revolving credit facility |
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$ 195 |
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$ - |
Accounts receivable programs |
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163 |
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169 |
Senior notes |
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1,463 |
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1,471 |
Note payable |
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190 |
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- |
Variable interest entities |
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24 |
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26 |
Other debt |
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21 |
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22 |
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Total debt - excluding affiliates |
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2,056 |
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1,688 |
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Total cash |
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552 |
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540 |
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Net debt - excluding affiliates (5) |
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$ 1,504 |
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$ 1,148 |
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Table 7 – Summarized Statements of Cash Flows |
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In millions |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Total cash at beginning of period |
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$ 540 |
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$ 654 |
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Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations |
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(63) |
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(122) |
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations(3) |
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(2) |
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(32) |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities from continuing operations |
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(30) |
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493 |
Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations(3) |
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- |
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(4) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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108 |
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(379) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
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(1) |
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5 |
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Total cash at end of period |
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$ 552 |
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$ 615 |
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Free cash flow from continuing operations (2) : |
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Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations |
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$ (63) |
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$ (122) |
Capital expenditures |
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(42) |
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(46) |
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Free cash flow from continuing operations (2) |
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$ (105) |
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$ (168) |
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Supplemental cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
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$ (12) |
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$ (10) |
Cash paid for income taxes |
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(15) |
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(29) |
Cash paid for restructuring and integration |
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(17) |
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(22) |
Cash paid for pensions |
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(10) |
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(11) |
Depreciation and amortization from continuing operations |
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69 |
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69 |
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Change in primary working capital: |
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Accounts and notes receivable |
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$ (87) |
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$ (23) |
Inventories |
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(38) |
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(50) |
Accounts payable |
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30 |
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(75) |
Total change in primary working capital |
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$ (95) |
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$ (148) |
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Footnotes |
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(1) |
We use adjusted EBITDA to measure the operating performance of our business and for planning and evaluating the performance of our business segments. We provide adjusted net income (loss) because we feel it provides meaningful insight for the investment community into the performance of our business. We believe that net income (loss) is the performance measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the |
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Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted income (loss) per share, as used herein, are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. |
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Adjusted EBITDA is computed by eliminating the following from net income (loss): (a) net income attributable to noncontrolling interests; (b) interest expense, net; (c) income taxes; (d) depreciation and amortization; (e) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses; (f) restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs; and further adjusted for certain other items set forth in the reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA in Table 4 above. |
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Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted income (loss) per share are computed by eliminating the after tax impact of the following items from net income (loss): (a) net income attributable to noncontrolling interests; (b) amortization of pension and postretirement actuarial losses; (c) restructuring, impairment and plant closing and transition costs; and further adjusted for certain other items set forth in the reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) in Table 4 above. The income tax impacts, if any, of each adjusting item represent a ratable allocation of the total difference between the unadjusted tax expense and the total adjusted tax expense, computed without consideration of any adjusting items using a with and without approach. |
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We may disclose forward-looking adjusted EBITDA because we cannot adequately forecast certain items and events that may or may not impact us in the near future, such as business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments, certain legal and other settlements and related expenses, gains on sale of businesses/assets and certain tax only items, including tax law changes not yet enacted. Each of such adjustment has not yet occurred, is out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. In our view, our forward-looking adjusted EBITDA represents the forecast net income on our underlying business operations but does not reflect any adjustments related to the items noted above that may occur and can cause our adjusted EBITDA to differ. |
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(2) |
Management internally uses free cash flow measure: (a) to evaluate our liquidity, (b) evaluate strategic investments, (c) plan stock buyback and dividend levels and (d) evaluate our ability to incur and service debt. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. Free cash flow is not a defined term under |
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(3) |
During the first quarter 2023, we completed the divestiture of our Textile Effects business, which is reported as discontinued operations on the income and cash flow statements. |
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(4) |
We believe the adjusted effective tax rate provides improved comparability between periods through the exclusion of certain items that management believes are not indicative of the businesses' operational profitability and that may obscure underlying business results and trends. In our view, effective tax rate is the performance measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP that is most directly comparable to adjusted effective tax rate. The reconciliation of historical adjusted effective tax rate and effective tax rate is set forth in Table 4 above. Please see the reconciliation of our net income to adjusted net income in Table 4 for details regarding the tax impacts of our non-GAAP adjustments. |
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Our forward-looking adjusted effective tax rate is calculated based on our forecast effective tax rate, and the range of our forward-looking adjusted effective tax rate equals the range of our forecast effective tax rate. We disclose forward-looking adjusted effective tax rate because we cannot adequately forecast certain items and events that may or may not impact us in the near future, such as business acquisition and integration expenses and purchase accounting inventory adjustments, certain legal and other settlements and related expenses, gains on sale of businesses/assets and certain tax only items, including tax law changes not yet enacted. Each of such adjustment has not yet occurred, is out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. In our view, our forward-looking adjusted effective tax rate represents the forecast effective tax rate on our underlying business operations but does not reflect any adjustments related to the items noted above that may occur and can cause our effective tax rate to differ. |
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Net debt is a measure we use to monitor how much debt we have after taking into account our total cash. We use it as an indicator of our overall financial position, and calculate it by taking our total debt, including the current portion, and subtracting total cash. |
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