Dow reports fourth quarter 2021 results
MIDLAND, Mich., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: DOW):
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- GAAP earnings per share (EPS) was $2.32. Operating EPS1 was $2.15, compared to $0.81 in the year-ago period. Operating EPS excludes certain items, totaling $0.17 per share, primarily due to certain tax-related items.
- Net sales were $14.4 billion, up 34% versus the year-ago period, with improvement in every operating segment, business and region. Sequentially, net sales were down 3% primarily driven by decreased polyethylene volume due to supply constraints as well as lower olefin and co-product prices.
- Local price increased 39% versus the year-ago period, reflecting gains in all operating segments, businesses and regions. Sequentially, price increased 1% with gains in Performance Materials & Coatings and Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, led by industrial, construction and personal care applications along with continued tightness in siloxane supply.
- Volume decreased 4% versus the year-ago period and 3% sequentially, primarily driven by supply constraints from maintenance and lingering effects from Covid and weather-related outages, as well as global logistics constraints across several key value chains.
- Equity earnings were $224 million, up $118 million from the year-ago period due to margin expansion at Sadara and the Thai and Kuwait joint ventures. Sequentially, equity earnings were down $25 million driven by impacts from planned maintenance turnaround activity at Sadara.
- GAAP Net Income was $1.8 billion. Operating EBIT1 was $2.3 billion, up $1.2 billion from the year-ago period, with gains in every operating segment due to margin expansion and increased equity earnings. Sequentially, operating EBIT declined $621 million as price gains in Performance Materials & Coatings and Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure were more than offset by increased raw material and energy costs and supply constraints.
- Cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations was $2.6 billion, up $901 million year-over-year and a decrease of $162 million compared to the prior quarter. Free cash flow1 was $2.1 billion.
- Returns to shareholders totaled $912 million in the quarter, comprised of $512 million in dividends and $400 million in share repurchases.
SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS
Three Months Ended Dec 31 | Three Months Ended Sep 30 | ||||
In millions, except per share amounts | 4Q21 | 4Q20 | vs. SQLY [B / (W)] | 3Q21 | vs. PQ [B / (W)] |
Net Sales | $14,364 | $10,706 | $3,658 | $14,837 | $(473) |
GAAP Income, Net of Tax | $1,761 | $1,254 | $507 | $1,706 | $55 |
Operating EBIT¹ | $2,265 | $1,054 | $1,211 | $2,886 | $(621) |
Operating EBIT Margin¹ | 15.8% | 9.8% | 600 bps | 19.5% | (370) bps |
Operating EBITDA¹ | $2,920 | $1,780 | $1,140 | $3,611 | $(691) |
GAAP Earnings Per Share | $2.32 | $1.65 | $0.67 | $2.23 | $0.09 |
Operating Earnings Per Share¹ | $2.15 | $0.81 | $1.34 | $2.75 | $(0.60) |
Cash Provided by Operating | $2,557 | $1,656 | $901 | $2,719 | $(162) |
1. | Op. Earnings Per Share, Op. EBIT, Op. EBIT Margin, Op. EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP measures. See page 6 for further discussion. |
CEO QUOTE
Jim Fitterling, chairman and chief executive officer, commented on the quarter:
"In the fourth quarter, Team Dow once again delivered top- and bottom-line growth year-over-year across all operating segments. Underlying demand strength and continued operating discipline enabled us to overcome supply and logistics constraints as well as higher raw material and energy costs.
"Our performance in the fourth quarter capped a record year for Dow in 2021. We achieved full year sales of $55 billion and operating EBIT of $9.5 billion, with growth and margin expansion across all operating segments, as well as $7.1 billion of cash flow from operations and annual ROIC of more than 22%. We delivered on our financial priorities with proactive liability management actions through the year, including reducing gross debt by $2.4 billion and a $1 billion elective pension contribution, while returning a cumulative $3.1 billion to shareholders. Importantly, we also announced our plan to decarbonize our assets while growing our earnings, positioning Dow to continue on a path to deliver more than $3 billion of accretive underlying earnings growth, advance our sustainability leadership, and create long-term value for our shareholders."
SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Packaging & Specialty Plastics
Three Months Ended Dec 31 | Three Months Ended Sep 30 | ||||
In millions, except margin | 4Q21 | 4Q20 | vs. SQLY [B / (W)] | 3Q21 | vs. PQ [B / (W)] |
Net Sales | $7,189 | $5,126 | $2,063 | $7,736 | ($547) |
Operating EBIT | $1,442 | $780 | $662 | $1,954 | ($512) |
Operating EBIT Margin | 20.1% | 15.2% | 490 bps | 25.3% | (520) bps |
Equity Earnings | $130 | $77 | $53 | $124 | $6 |
Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment net sales in the quarter were $7.2 billion, up 40% versus the year-ago period. Local price increased 44% year-over-year due to tight supply and demand balances, with double-digit gains in both businesses and across all regions. Despite continued robust end-market demand in packaging applications, volume declined 3% year-over-year, as gains in energy sales volume was more than offset by lower polyethylene volume, primarily in Asia Pacific due to supply constraints. Currency decreased net sales by 1%. On a sequential basis, the segment delivered a 7% net sales decline, primarily due to lower olefin and co-product prices and decreased polyethylene volume resulting from supply constraints.
Equity earnings were $130 million, up $53 million compared to the year-ago period due to higher integrated polyethylene margins at the principal joint ventures. On a sequential basis, equity earnings increased by $6 million as a result of gains at Sadara and the Kuwait joint ventures.
Operating EBIT was $1.4 billion, compared to $780 million in the year-ago period, reflecting margin improvement in the core business and increased equity earnings, primarily due to higher margins on tight supply and demand balances, partly offset by lower supply volumes. Sequentially, Op. EBIT was down $512 million and Op. EBIT margins declined by 520 basis points on lower olefin and co-product prices and higher raw material and energy costs.
Packaging and Specialty Plastics business reported a net sales increase versus the year-ago period, led by local price gains in all regions as well as in flexible food & beverage packaging and industrial & consumer packaging applications. Volumes declined year-over-year, primarily in Asia Pacific due to supply constraints. Compared to the prior quarter, the business delivered price gains in Asia Pacific and Europe, Middle East, Africa & India that were more than offset by declines in other regions and lower sales volumes due to supply constraints.
Hydrocarbons & Energy business reported a net sales increase compared to the year-ago period, driven primarily by higher local prices in olefins and aromatics and volume gains in energy. Sequentially, sales declined due to lower olefin and co-product prices, which were partly offset by higher olefin volume primarily in the U.S. & Canada.
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure
Three Months Ended December 31 | Three Months Ended September 30 | ||||
In millions, except margin | 4Q21 | 4Q20 | vs. SQLY [B / (W)] | 3Q21 | vs. PQ [B / (W)] |
Net Sales | $4,548 | $3,501 | $1,047 | $4,481 | $67 |
Operating EBIT | $595 | $296 | $299 | $713 | $(118) |
Operating EBIT Margin | 13.1% | 8.5% | 460 bps | 15.9% | (280) bps |
Equity Earnings | $90 | $36 | $54 | $122 | $(32) |
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment net sales in the quarter were $4.5 billion, up 30% versus the year-ago period. Local price improved 38% year-over-year with gains in both businesses and in all regions on continued strong industry demand. Volume declined 7% year-over-year due to a planned transition away from a low-margin coproducer contract and planned maintenance turnaround activity. On a sequential basis, the segment recorded a net sales increase of 1%, with local price gains in both businesses and all regions. Volume declined 2% sequentially as improved supply availability in Industrial Solutions was more than offset by planned maintenance turnaround activity in Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals.
Equity earnings were $90 million, an increase of $54 million compared to the year-ago period, driven by margin expansion at the Kuwait joint ventures. On a sequential basis, equity earnings decreased by $32 million, primarily from lower supply availability at the Sadara joint venture due to planned maintenance turnaround activity.
Operating EBIT was $595 million, an increase of $299 million compared to the year-ago period, primarily due to continued price strength in both businesses, driving Op. EBIT margins up 460 basis points year-over-year. Sequentially, Op. EBIT was down $118 million, and Op. EBIT margins declined by 280 basis points, primarily driven by energy cost increases in Europe and planned maintenance turnaround activity.
Polyurethanes & Construction Chemicals business increased net sales compared to the year-ago period as tight supply and demand balances in key value chains led to broad-based price gains in all regions. Volume declines year-over-year were primarily driven by a planned transition away from a low-margin coproducer contract and our planned maintenance turnaround activity. Sequentially, net sales declined as local price increases in all regions were more than offset by planned maintenance turnaround activity.
Industrial Solutions business net sales increased from the year-ago period with local price gains in all regions. Volume was flat year-over-year as higher volume from a renewable energy contract was offset by fewer licensing and catalyst sales. Net sales increased sequentially on volume growth from improved supply availability and local price gains in all regions.
Performance Materials & Coatings
Three Months Ended December 31 | Three Months Ended September 30 | ||||
In millions, except margin | 4Q21 | 4Q20 | vs. SQLY [B / (W)] | 3Q21 | vs. PQ [B / (W)] |
Net Sales | $2,558 | $2,029 | $529 | $2,526 | $32 |
Operating EBIT | $295 | $50 | $245 | $284 | $11 |
Operating EBIT Margin | 11.5% | 2.5% | 900 bps | 11.2% | 30 bps |
Equity Earnings | $2 | $2 | $0 | $3 | $(1) |
Performance Materials & Coatings segment net sales in the quarter were $2.6 billion, up 26% versus the year-ago period. Local price increased 30% year-over-year, with gains in both businesses and in all regions. Volume declined 4% year-over-year as stronger demand for performance silicones applications and architectural coatings in the U.S. & Canada was more than offset by lower siloxane supply availability due to a pull forward of maintenance activity to coincide with dual-control actions in China. On a sequential basis, net sales were up 1% with local price gains in both businesses and in all regions. Volume declined 8% sequentially as increased supply availability of acrylic monomers was more than offset by maintenance activity at a siloxane facility in China and lower seasonal demand for coatings applications.
Operating EBIT was $295 million, compared to $50 million in the year-ago period, as Op. EBIT margins increased 900 basis points due to strong price momentum for silicones and coatings offerings. Sequentially, Op. EBIT improved $11 million, as price gains were partly offset by planned maintenance turnaround activity.
Consumer Solutions business achieved higher net sales, with local price gains in all regions and end-market applications year-over-year. Volume declined versus the year-ago period, as strong demand particularly for industrial, electronics and personal care applications was offset by lower supply availability due to a pull forward of maintenance activity to coincide with dual-control actions in China. Sequentially, net sales were up as local price increases in all regions and end-market applications more than offset volume declines, primarily due to maintenance activity at a siloxane facility.
Coatings & Performance Monomers business achieved increased net sales compared to the year-ago period, led by local price gains in all regions on tight supply and demand balances and higher raw material costs. Volume declined year-over-year as stronger demand for architectural coatings and industrial coatings primarily in the U.S. & Canada was more than offset by lower merchant sales of acrylic monomers partly due to Dow's own higher-value captive use. Sequentially, the business delivered local price gains in all regions. Volume declined sequentially due to seasonal demand declines for coatings applications in the Northern Hemisphere.
OUTLOOK
"In 2022, we expect continued demand strength across our end markets, supported by growing industrial production and sustained consumer spending," said Fitterling. "We are working hard to normalize operating rates, inventory and service levels following a year of supply constraints and Covid-related logistics challenges.
"While the global economy continues to be impacted by supply chain pressures, these logistics constraints are expected to ease throughout the year to fulfill elevated order backlogs and pent-up customer demand. As we navigate these near-term dynamics, we will continue to be disciplined in the implementation of our strategy and progress on our higher-return, lower-risk growth projects and efficiency programs. We will also further advance our key sustainability initiatives to decarbonize our assets and capture increasing demand for lower carbon and circular solutions."
Conference Call
Dow will host a live webcast of its fourth quarter earnings conference call with investors to discuss its results, business outlook and other matters today at 8:00 a.m. ET. The webcast and slide presentation that accompany the conference call will be posted on the events and presentations page of investors.dow.com.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
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Cash flow conversion is defined as "Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations," divided by Operating EBITDA. Management believes cash flow conversion is an important financial metric as it helps the Company determine how efficiently it is converting its earnings into cash flow.
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited) | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||
Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | |
Net sales | $ 14,364 | $ 10,706 | $ 54,968 | $ 38,542 |
Cost of sales | 11,778 | 9,135 | 44,191 | 33,346 |
Research and development expenses | 225 | 214 | 857 | 768 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 436 | 408 | 1,645 | 1,471 |
Amortization of intangibles | 87 | 101 | 388 | 401 |
Restructuring and asset related charges (credits) - net | (16) | (11) | 6 | 708 |
Integration and separation costs | — | 65 | — | 239 |
Equity in earnings (losses) of nonconsolidated affiliates | 224 | 106 | 975 | (18) |
Sundry income (expense) - net | 190 | 1,115 | (35) | 1,269 |
Interest income | 20 | 11 | 55 | 38 |
Interest expense and amortization of debt discount | 170 | 210 | 731 | 827 |
Income before income taxes | 2,118 | 1,816 | 8,145 | 2,071 |
Provision for income taxes | 357 | 562 | 1,740 | 777 |
Net income | 1,761 | 1,254 | 6,405 | 1,294 |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 25 | 18 | 94 | 69 |
Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders | $ 1,736 | $ 1,236 | $ 6,311 | $ 1,225 |
— | — | — | — | |
Per common share data: | ||||
Earnings per common share - basic | $ 2.34 | $ 1.66 | $ 8.44 | $ 1.64 |
Earnings per common share - diluted | $ 2.32 | $ 1.65 | $ 8.38 | $ 1.64 |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic | 738.1 | 742.1 | 743.6 | 740.5 |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted | 743.3 | 745.0 | 749.0 | 742.3 |
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
In millions, except share amounts (Unaudited) | Dec 31, | Dec 31, |
Assets | ||
Current Assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 2,988 | $ 5,104 |
Accounts and notes receivable: | ||
Trade (net of allowance for doubtful receivables - 2021: $54; 2020: $51) | 6,841 | 5,090 |
Other | 2,713 | 2,300 |
Inventories | 7,372 | 5,701 |
Other current assets | 934 | 889 |
Total current assets | 20,848 | 19,084 |
Investments | ||
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates | 2,045 | 1,327 |
Other investments (investments carried at fair value - 2021: $2,079; 2020: $1,674) | 3,193 | 2,775 |
Noncurrent receivables | 478 | 465 |
Total investments | 5,716 | 4,567 |
Property | ||
Property | 57,604 | 56,325 |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 37,049 | 36,086 |
Net property | 20,555 | 20,239 |
Other Assets | ||
Goodwill | 8,764 | 8,908 |
Other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization - 2021: $4,725; 2020: $4,428) | 2,881 | 3,352 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,412 | 1,856 |
Deferred income tax assets | 1,358 | 2,215 |
Deferred charges and other assets | 1,456 | 1,249 |
Total other assets | 15,871 | 17,580 |
Total Assets | $ 62,990 | $ 61,470 |
Liabilities and Equity | ||
Current Liabilities | ||
Notes payable | $ 161 | $ 156 |
Long-term debt due within one year | 231 | 460 |
Accounts payable: | ||
Trade | 5,577 | 3,763 |
Other | 2,839 | 2,126 |
Operating lease liabilities - current | 314 | 416 |
Income taxes payable | 623 | 397 |
Accrued and other current liabilities | 3,481 | 3,790 |
Total current liabilities | 13,226 | 11,108 |
Long-Term Debt | 14,280 | 16,491 |
Other Noncurrent Liabilities | ||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 506 | 405 |
Pension and other postretirement benefits - noncurrent | 7,557 | 11,648 |
Asbestos-related liabilities - noncurrent | 931 | 1,013 |
Operating lease liabilities - noncurrent | 1,149 | 1,521 |
Other noncurrent obligations | 6,602 | 6,279 |
Total other noncurrent liabilities | 16,745 | 20,866 |
Stockholders' Equity | ||
Common stock (authorized 5,000,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value each; | 8 | 8 |
Additional paid-in capital | 8,151 | 7,595 |
Retained earnings | 20,623 | 16,361 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (8,977) | (10,855) |
Unearned ESOP shares | (15) | (49) |
Treasury stock at cost (2021: 29,011,573 shares; 2020: 12,803,303 shares) | (1,625) | (625) |
Dow Inc.'s stockholders' equity | 18,165 | 12,435 |
Noncontrolling interests | 574 | 570 |
Total equity | 18,739 | 13,005 |
Total Liabilities and Equity | $ 62,990 | $ 61,470 |
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
(In millions) (Unaudited) For the years ended Dec 31, | 2021 | 2020 |
Operating Activities | ||
Net income | $ 6,405 | $ 1,294 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,842 | 2,874 |
Provision for deferred income tax | 278 | 258 |
Earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates less than (in excess of) dividends received | (651) | 443 |
Net periodic pension benefit cost | 39 | 266 |
Pension contributions | (1,219) | (299) |
Net gain on sales of assets, businesses and investments | (105) | (802) |
Restructuring and asset related charges - net | 6 | 708 |
Other net loss | 921 | 318 |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired and divested companies: | ||
Accounts and notes receivable | (2,132) | 171 |
Inventories | (1,768) | 515 |
Accounts payable | 2,458 | (84) |
Other assets and liabilities, net | (5) | 590 |
Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations | 7,069 | 6,252 |
Cash used for operating activities - discontinued operations | (60) | (26) |
Cash provided by operating activities | 7,009 | 6,226 |
Investing Activities | ||
Capital expenditures | (1,501) | (1,252) |
Investment in gas field developments | (92) | (5) |
Purchases of previously leased assets | (694) | (5) |
Proceeds from sales of property and businesses, net of cash divested | 68 | 929 |
Acquisitions of property and businesses, net of cash acquired | (129) | (130) |
Investments in and loans to nonconsolidated affiliates | — | (333) |
Distributions and loan repayments from nonconsolidated affiliates | 51 | 7 |
Purchases of investments | (1,366) | (1,203) |
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments | 759 | 1,122 |
Other investing activities, net | (10) | 29 |
Cash used for investing activities | (2,914) | (841) |
Financing Activities | ||
Changes in short-term notes payable | (48) | (431) |
Proceeds from issuance of short-term debt greater than three months | 144 | 163 |
Payments on short-term debt greater than three months | (130) | (163) |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 109 | 4,672 |
Payments on long-term debt | (2,771) | (4,653) |
Purchases of treasury stock | (1,000) | (125) |
Proceeds from issuance of stock | 320 | 108 |
Transaction financing, debt issuance and other costs | (537) | (175) |
Employee taxes paid for share-based payment arrangements | (12) | (27) |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (73) | (62) |
Dividends paid to stockholders | (2,073) | (2,071) |
Cash used for financing activities | (6,071) | (2,764) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (99) | 107 |
Summary | ||
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (2,075) | 2,728 |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year | 5,108 | 2,380 |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year | $ 3,033 | $ 5,108 |
Less: Restricted cash and cash equivalents, included in "Other current assets" | 45 | 4 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | $ 2,988 | $ 5,104 |
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||
Net Sales by Segment | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||
In millions (Unaudited) | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | |||||
Packaging & Specialty Plastics | $ 7,189 | $ 5,126 | $ 28,128 | $ 18,301 | |||||
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure | 4,548 | 3,501 | 16,851 | 12,021 | |||||
Performance Materials & Coatings | 2,558 | 2,029 | 9,672 | 7,951 | |||||
Corporate | 69 | 50 | 317 | 269 | |||||
Total | $ 14,364 | $ 10,706 | $ 54,968 | $ 38,542 | |||||
U.S. & Canada | $ 5,182 | $ 3,697 | $ 19,613 | $ 13,582 | |||||
EMEAI 1 | 5,086 | 3,575 | 19,746 | 12,969 | |||||
Asia Pacific | 2,620 | 2,315 | 10,043 | 8,165 | |||||
Latin America | 1,476 | 1,119 | 5,566 | 3,826 | |||||
Total | $ 14,364 | $ 10,706 | $ 54,968 | $ 38,542 | |||||
Net Sales Variance by Segment and | Three Months Ended Dec 31, 2021 | Twelve Months Ended Dec 31, 2021 | |||||||
Local | Currency | Volume | Total | Local | Currency | Volume | Total | ||
Percent change from prior year | |||||||||
Packaging & Specialty Plastics | 44 % | (1) % | (3) % | 40 % | 50 % | 2 % | 2 % | 54 % | |
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure | 38 | (1) | (7) | 30 | 40 | 2 | (2) | 40 | |
Performance Materials & Coatings | 30 | — | (4) | 26 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 22 | |
Total | 39 % | (1) % | (4) % | 34 % | 40 % | 2 % | 1 % | 43 % | |
Total, excluding the Hydrocarbons & | 37 % | (1) % | (7) % | 29 % | 37 % | 2 % | (2) % | 37 % | |
U.S. & Canada | 39 % | — % | 1 % | 40 % | 42 % | — % | 2 % | 44 % | |
EMEAI 1 | 47 | (2) | (3) | 42 | 45 | 4 | 3 | 52 | |
Asia Pacific | 26 | — | (13) | 13 | 25 | 2 | (4) | 23 | |
Latin America | 42 | — | (10) | 32 | 48 | — | (3) | 45 | |
Total | 39 % | (1) % | (4) % | 34 % | 40 % | 2 % | 1 % | 43 % | |
Net Sales Variance by Segment and Geographic Region | Three Months Ended Dec 31, 2021 | ||||||||
Local | Currency | Volume | Total | ||||||
Percent change from prior quarter | |||||||||
Packaging & Specialty Plastics | (4) % | — % | (3) % | (7) % | |||||
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure | 4 | (1) | (2) | 1 | |||||
Performance Materials & Coatings | 10 | (1) | (8) | 1 | |||||
Total | 1 % | (1) % | (3) % | (3) % | |||||
Total, excluding the Hydrocarbons & Energy business | 3 % | (1) % | (5) % | (3) % | |||||
U.S. & Canada | (5) % | — % | — % | (5) % | |||||
EMEAI 1 | 4 | (2) | (5) | (3) | |||||
Asia Pacific | 8 | — | (6) | 2 | |||||
Latin America | (1) | — | (4) | (5) | |||||
Total | 1 % | (1) % | (3) % | (3) % | |||||
1. Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India. | |||||||||
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||
Operating EBIT by Segment | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||
In millions (Unaudited) | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | |
Packaging & Specialty Plastics | $ 1,442 | $ 780 | $ 6,638 | $ 2,325 | |
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure | 595 | 296 | 2,282 | 355 | |
Performance Materials & Coatings | 295 | 50 | 866 | 314 | |
Corporate | (67) | (72) | (253) | (279) | |
Total | $ 2,265 | $ 1,054 | $ 9,533 | $ 2,715 | |
Depreciation and Amortization by Segment | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||
In millions (Unaudited) | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | |
Packaging & Specialty Plastics | $ 316 | $ 342 | $ 1,358 | $ 1,372 | |
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure | 131 | 155 | 612 | 605 | |
Performance Materials & Coatings | 200 | 222 | 842 | 870 | |
Corporate | 8 | 7 | 30 | 27 | |
Total | $ 655 | $ 726 | $ 2,842 | $ 2,874 | |
Operating EBITDA by Segment | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||
In millions (Unaudited) | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | |
Packaging & Specialty Plastics | $ 1,758 | $ 1,122 | $ 7,996 | $ 3,697 | |
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure | 726 | 451 | 2,894 | 960 | |
Performance Materials & Coatings | 495 | 272 | 1,708 | 1,184 | |
Corporate | (59) | (65) | (223) | (252) | |
Total | $ 2,920 | $ 1,780 | $ 12,375 | $ 5,589 | |
Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Nonconsolidated | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||
In millions (Unaudited) | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | |
Packaging & Specialty Plastics | $ 130 | $ 77 | $ 490 | $ 173 | |
Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure | 90 | 36 | 471 | (166) | |
Performance Materials & Coatings | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | |
Corporate | 2 | (9) | 7 | (31) | |
Total | $ 224 | $ 106 | $ 975 | $ (18) | |
Reconciliation of "Net Income" to "Operating EBIT" | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||
In millions (Unaudited) | Sep 30, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, |
Net income | $ 1,706 | $ 1,761 | $ 1,254 | $ 6,405 | $ 1,294 |
+ Provision for income taxes | 542 | 357 | 562 | 1,740 | 777 |
Income before income taxes | $ 2,248 | $ 2,118 | $ 1,816 | $ 8,145 | $ 2,071 |
- Interest income | 14 | 20 | 11 | 55 | 38 |
+ Interest expense and amortization of debt discount | 178 | 170 | 210 | 731 | 827 |
- Significant items | (474) | 3 | 961 | (712) | 145 |
Operating EBIT (non-GAAP) | $ 2,886 | $ 2,265 | $ 1,054 | $ 9,533 | $ 2,715 |
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||
Significant Items Impacting Results for the Three Months Ended Dec 31, 2021 | ||||
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited) | Pretax 1 | Net | EPS 3 | Income Statement Classification |
Reported results | $ 2,118 | $ 1,736 | $ 2.32 | |
Less: Significant items | ||||
Digitalization program costs 4 | (48) | (38) | (0.05) | Cost of sales ($40 million); R&D ($2 million); |
Restructuring, implementation costs and | — | — | — | Cost of sales ($11 million); R&D ($3 million); |
Net gain on divestitures and asset sale | 16 | 16 | 0.02 | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Indemnifications and other transaction related | 35 | 35 | 0.05 | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Income tax related items 9 | — | 111 | 0.15 | Provision for income taxes on continuing |
Total significant items | $ 3 | $ 124 | $ 0.17 | |
Operating results (non-GAAP) | $ 2,115 | $ 1,612 | $ 2.15 | |
Significant Items Impacting Results for the Three Months Ended Dec 31, 2020 | ||||
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited) | Pretax 1 | Net | EPS 3 | Income Statement Classification |
Reported results | $ 1,816 | $ 1,236 | $ 1.65 | |
Less: Significant items | ||||
Integration and separation costs | (65) | (50) | (0.07) | Integration and separation costs |
Restructuring, implementation costs and | 1 | 2 | — | Cost of sales ($7 million); SG&A ($3 million); |
Warranty accrual adjustment of exited | 11 | 8 | 0.01 | Cost of sales |
Net gain on divestiture and asset sale 7 | 497 | 469 | 0.63 | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Litigation related charges, awards and | 538 | 481 | 0.65 | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Indemnification and other transaction related | (21) | (21) | (0.03) | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Income tax related items 9 | — | (260) | (0.35) | Provision for income taxes on continuing |
Total significant items | $ 961 | $ 629 | $ 0.84 | |
Operating results (non-GAAP) | $ 855 | $ 607 | $ 0.81 | |
1. "Income before income taxes." | ||||
2. "Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders." The income tax effect on significant items was calculated based upon the enacted | ||||
3. "Earnings per common share - diluted," which includes the impact of participating securities in accordance with the two-class method. | ||||
4. Costs associated with implementing the Company's Digital Acceleration program. | ||||
5. Includes restructuring charges, asset related charges, and costs associated with implementing the Company's 2020 Restructuring Program. | ||||
6. Primarily related to charges associated with agreements entered into with DuPont and Corteva as part of the separation and distribution | ||||
7. Primarily related to a gain on the sale of marine and terminal operations and assets in the U.S. | ||||
8. Related to a gain associated with a legal matter with Nova Chemicals Corporation ("Nova"). | ||||
9. 2021 includes reversals of certain tax valuation allowances partially offset by charges related to uncertain tax positions. 2020 includes tax | ||||
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||
Significant Items Impacting Results for the Twelve Months Ended Dec 31, 2021 | ||||
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited) | Pretax 1 | Net | EPS 3 | Income Statement Classification |
Reported results | $ 8,145 | $ 6,311 | $ 8.38 | |
Less: Significant items | ||||
Digitalization program costs 4 | (169) | (132) | (0.17) | Cost of sales ($146 million); R&D ($4 million); |
Restructuring, implementation costs and | (69) | (55) | (0.07) | Cost of sales ($50 million); R&D ($8 million); |
Loss on early extinguishment of debt | (574) | (471) | (0.63) | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Net gain on divestitures and asset sale | 16 | 16 | 0.02 | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Litigation related charges, awards and | 54 | 42 | 0.06 | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Indemnifications and other transaction related | 30 | 30 | 0.04 | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Income tax related items 9 | — | 111 | 0.15 | Provision for income taxes on continuing |
Total significant items | $ (712) | $ (459) | $ (0.60) | |
Operating results (non-GAAP) | $ 8,857 | $ 6,770 | $ 8.98 | |
Significant Items Impacting Results for the Twelve Months Ended Dec 31, 2020 | ||||
In millions, except per share amounts (Unaudited) | Pretax 1 | Net | EPS 3 | Income Statement Classification |
Reported results | $ 2,071 | $ 1,225 | $ 1.64 | |
Less: Significant items | ||||
Integration and separation costs | (239) | (186) | (0.25) | Integration and separation costs |
Restructuring, implementation costs and | (718) | (578) | (0.79) | Cost of sales ($7 million); SG&A ($3 million); |
Warranty accrual adjustment of exited business | 11 | 8 | 0.01 | Cost of sales |
Net gain on divestitures and asset sale 7 | 717 | 664 | 0.89 | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Litigation related charges, awards and | 544 | 487 | 0.66 | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Loss on early extinguishment of debt | (149) | (122) | (0.16) | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Indemnification and other transaction related | (21) | (21) | (0.03) | Sundry income (expense) - net |
Income tax related items 9 | — | (260) | (0.35) | Provision for income taxes on continuing |
Total significant items | $ 145 | $ (8) | $ (0.02) | |
Operating results (non-GAAP) | $ 1,926 | $ 1,233 | $ 1.66 | |
1. "Income before income taxes." | ||||
2. "Net income available for Dow Inc. common stockholders." The income tax effect on significant items was calculated based upon the enacted | ||||
3. "Earnings per common share - diluted," which includes the impact of participating securities in accordance with the two-class method. | ||||
4. Costs associated with implementing the Company's Digital Acceleration program. | ||||
5. Includes restructuring charges, asset related charges, and costs associated with implementing the Company's 2020 Restructuring Program. | ||||
6. Primarily related to charges associated with agreements entered into with DuPont and Corteva as part of the separation and distribution | ||||
7. Primarily related to a gain on the sale of rail infrastructure in the U.S. & Canada and a gain on the sale of marine and terminal operations and | ||||
8. Includes a gain associated with a legal matter with Nova. | ||||
9. 2021 includes reversals of certain tax valuation allowances partially offset by charges related to uncertain tax positions. 2020 includes tax | ||||
Dow Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow | Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||
In millions (Unaudited) | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | Dec 31, | |
Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations (GAAP) | $ 2,557 | $ 1,656 | $ 7,069 | $ 6,252 | |
Capital expenditures | (466) | (297) | (1,501) | (1,252) | |
Free cash flow (non-GAAP) 1 | $ 2,091 | $ 1,359 | $ 5,568 | $ 5,000 | |
1. Free cash flow for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 reflects a $1 billion elective pension contribution. | |||||
Reconciliation of Cash Flow Conversion | Three Months Ended | ||||
Mar 31, | Jun 30, | Sep 30, | Dec 31, | ||
In millions (Unaudited) | |||||
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities - continuing operations | $ (228) | $ 2,021 | $ 2,719 | $ 2,557 | |
Operating EBITDA (non-GAAP) | 2,271 | 3,573 | 3,611 | 2,920 | |
Cash flow conversion (Operating EBITDA to cash flow from operations) (non- | (10.0) % | 56.6 % | 75.3 % | 87.6 % | |
Cash flow conversion - trailing twelve months (non-GAAP) | 57.1 % | ||||
1. Cash flow conversion in the first quarter of 2021 reflects a $1 billion elective pension contribution. | |||||
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