Stepan Company · NYSE:SCL

Stepan — Q1 2024 Earnings Presentation

19 slides from Stepan's earnings presentation, Apr 30, 2024

  1. Slide 1: First Quarter 2024 Earnings Results

    First Quarter 2024 Earnings Results April 30, 2024 Providing innovative chemical solutions for a cleaner, healthier, more energy efficient world.

  2. Slide 2: Cautionary Statement

    Cautionary Statement Certain information in this presentation consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

  3. Slide 3: Earnings Conference Call Agenda

    Earnings Conference Call Agenda 2024 First Quarter Highlights Scott R. Behrens, President & Chief Executive Officer 2024 First Quarter Financial Results Luis E. Rojo, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Strategic Outlook Scott R. Behrens, President & Chief Executive Officer Analysts Q&A Session

  4. Slide 4: First Quarter 2024 Highlights

    First Quarter 2024 Highlights NET POSITIVE EBITDA(2) VOLUME COST OUT INCOME CASH GROWTH GROWTH ON TRACK DOWN FLOW Reported Net EBITDA(2) of $50.2 Volume grew 1% Generated Cash Company is on Income was $13.9 million and year-over-year with from Operations track to deliver the million and Adjusted gro

  5. Slide 5: Net Income Bridge – Q1 2023 to Q1 2024

    Net Income Bridge – Q1 2023 to Q1 2024 $0.71 $0.64 Adj. EPS Adj. EPS Note: All amounts are in millions of U.S. dollars and are reported after-tax. (1) The adjustments to Reported Net Income in Q1 2023 consisted of environmental remediation expense and restructuring costs of $0.4 million, deferred co

  6. Slide 6: Adjusted EBITDA Bridge – Q1 2023 to Q1 2024

    Adjusted EBITDA(1) Bridge – Q1 2023 to Q1 2024 Note: All amounts are in millions of U.S. dollars. (1) Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP measure. See Appendix III for GAAP reconciliations. Surfactants Adjusted EBITDA growth was driven by margin improvement, partially offset by higher expenses associated

  7. Slide 7: Global Surfactants

    Quarter-over-Quarter Volume Change Global Surfactants Q1 2023 to Q1 2024 Net Sales Bridge Q1 2023 to Q1 2024 Adjusted EBITDA(1) Bridge (1) Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP measure. See Appendix III for GAAP reconciliations. Volume was driven by share recovery in Mexico and North America and Asia benefi

  8. Slide 8: Global Polymers

    Quarter-over-Quarter Volume Change Global Polymers Q1 2023 to Q1 2024 Net Sales Bridge Q1 2023 to Q1 2024 Adjusted EBITDA(1) Bridge (1) Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP measure. See Appendix III for GAAP reconciliations. Volume growth was driven by Rigid and Specialty North America results were driven

  9. Slide 9: Balance Sheet & Cash Flow

    Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Net Debt(1) / TTM Adjusted EBITDA(2) ($MM) Capital Expenditures ($MM) 2.9 Net Debt/TTM Adj EBITDA Ratio(3) 520 183 Net Debt(1) TTM Adjusted EBITDA(2) Cash from Operations ($MM) Free Cash Flow(4) ($MM) 175 161 42 (72) 2022 2023 Q1 2023 Q1 2024 (1) Net Debt is a Non-GAAP meas

  10. Slide 10: Stepan Strategic Priorities & Growth Strategy

    Stepan Strategic Priorities & Growth Strategy Creating and Delivering Shareholder Value Customer Intimacy & Extended Reach • Focused Growth with Strategic Tier 1 Customers • Grow Share of Wallet and expand Tier 2 & 3 Customer Base Priority Market Diversification Efficient Capital Allocation • Agricu

  11. Slide 11: Strategic Capital Investments Update

    Strategic Capital Investments Update New Alkoxylation Capacity: Pasadena, Texas $265MM Summary & Benefits Estimated CapEx Alkoxylates are a core surfactant technology consumed across Stepan’s key agricultural, oilfield, 75KTA construction and household end use markets Annual Alkoxylation Business co

  12. Slide 12: Thank You

    NYSE: SCL Thank You Luis E. Rojo VP and CFO 847-446-7500

  13. Slide 13: Appendix: Financials and GAAP Reconciliations

    APPENDIX Financials and GAAP Reconciliations 13

  14. Slide 14: Update on Certain Expectations

    Appendix I Update on Certain Expectations (millions USD) 2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Forecast Capital Expenditures 195 301 260 120 - 140 Debt Repayments 38 38 38 54 Interest Net 6 10 12 18-20 Depreciation & Amortization 91 95 105 123-127 Effective Tax Rate (%) 20% 22% 17% 34 - 36%(*) (*

  15. Slide 15: Appendix II: Adjusted Net Income and EPS Reconciliation

    Appendix II Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income and Earnings Per Diluted Share Reconciliation of Pre-Tax to After-Tax Adjustments 15

  16. Slide 16: Appendix III: Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA Reconciliations

    Appendix III Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA Reconciliations Q1 2024 and Q1 2023 16

  17. Slide 17: Appendix IV: TTM Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

    Appendix IV Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation 3/31/2024 TTM – Adjusted EBITDA Reported Operating Income 57.7 Depreciation & Amortization 107.4 Other Net Income (Expense) 2.6 EBITDA 167.7 Deferred Compensation (1.1) Cash Settled SARS (0.0) Goodwill and Other Intangibles Impairment

  18. Slide 18: Appendix V: Free Cash Flow Reconciliation

    Appendix V Free Cash Flow (FCF) Reconciliation (million USD) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 Cash Flow from Operations 41.6 (72.1) Capital Expenditures (30.2) (92.2) Free Cash Flow 11.4 (164.2) 18

  19. Slide 19: Appendix VI: Net Debt to Total Capitalization Ratio

    Appendix VI Net Debt to Total Capitalization Ratio (millions USD) March 31, December March 31, March 31, March 31, March 31, 2024 31, 2023 2023 2022 2021 2020 Total Debt 646.0 654.1 711.0 537.1 248.4 222.1 Cash 125.8 129.8 127.0 236.0 150.7 254.3 Net Debt 520.2 524.3 584.0 301.1 97.7 (32.2) Equity 1

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