NEWMARKET CORP - Quarter Report: 2019 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-32190
NEWMARKET CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
VIRGINIA | 20-0812170 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
330 SOUTH FOURTH STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA | 23219-4350 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code - (804) 788-5000
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | x | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company | ¨ | |
Emerging growth company | ¨ | |||
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨ No x
Number of shares of common stock, without par value, outstanding as of March 31, 2019: 11,188,126
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per-share amounts) | Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Net sales | $ | 536,616 | $ | 589,245 | ||||
Cost of goods sold | 383,747 | 432,462 | ||||||
Gross profit | 152,869 | 156,783 | ||||||
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 36,773 | 40,913 | ||||||
Research, development, and testing expenses | 33,224 | 34,295 | ||||||
Operating profit | 82,872 | 81,575 | ||||||
Interest and financing expenses, net | 8,012 | 5,164 | ||||||
Other income (expense), net | 5,948 | 4,900 | ||||||
Income before income tax expense | 80,808 | 81,311 | ||||||
Income tax expense | 18,603 | 20,746 | ||||||
Net income | $ | 62,205 | $ | 60,565 | ||||
Earnings per share - basic and diluted | $ | 5.57 | $ | 5.14 | ||||
Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 1.75 | $ | 1.75 | ||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Net income | $ | 62,205 | $ | 60,565 | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||
Pension plans and other postretirement benefits: | ||||||||
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) included in net periodic benefit cost, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(185) in 2019 and $(180) in 2018 | (601 | ) | (591 | ) | ||||
Amortization of actuarial net loss (gain) included in net periodic benefit cost, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $254 in 2019 and $360 in 2018 | 841 | 1,136 | ||||||
Total pension plans and other postretirement benefits | 240 | 545 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(107) in 2019 and $(40) in 2018 | 4,946 | 12,758 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 5,186 | 13,303 | ||||||
Comprehensive income | $ | 67,391 | $ | 73,868 | ||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts) | March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 78,247 | $ | 73,040 | ||||
Trade and other accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts | 351,405 | 314,860 | ||||||
Inventories | 395,660 | 396,341 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 30,834 | 29,179 | ||||||
Total current assets | 856,146 | 813,420 | ||||||
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 633,009 | 644,138 | ||||||
Intangibles (net of amortization) and goodwill | 135,059 | 136,039 | ||||||
Prepaid pension cost | 92,208 | 88,705 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 57,758 | 0 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 5,044 | 5,094 | ||||||
Deferred charges and other assets | 18,967 | 9,878 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,798,191 | $ | 1,697,274 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 135,473 | $ | 151,631 | ||||
Accrued expenses | 78,231 | 91,202 | ||||||
Dividends payable | 17,880 | 17,923 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 10,382 | 6,431 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 13,484 | 0 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 4,523 | 4,114 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 259,973 | 271,301 | ||||||
Long-term debt | 782,024 | 770,999 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities-noncurrent | 43,931 | 0 | ||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 174,067 | 165,067 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 1,259,995 | 1,207,367 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) | ||||||||
Shareholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Common stock and paid-in capital (without par value; authorized shares - 80,000,000; issued and outstanding shares - 11,188,126 at March 31, 2019 and 11,184,482 at December 31, 2018) | 431 | 0 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (176,130 | ) | (181,316 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings | 713,895 | 671,223 | ||||||
Total shareholders' equity | 538,196 | 489,907 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,798,191 | $ | 1,697,274 | ||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per-share amounts) | Common Stock and Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Retained Earnings | Total Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2017 | 11,779,978 | $ | 0 | $ | (145,994 | ) | $ | 747,643 | $ | 601,649 | |||||||||
Net income | 60,565 | 60,565 | |||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 13,303 | 13,303 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends ($1.75 per share) | (20,629 | ) | (20,629 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Repurchases of common stock | (1,600 | ) | (489 | ) | (143 | ) | (632 | ) | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 8,676 | 525 | 4 | 529 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2018 | 11,787,054 | $ | 36 | $ | (132,691 | ) | $ | 787,440 | $ | 654,785 | |||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2018 | 11,184,482 | $ | 0 | $ | (181,316 | ) | $ | 671,223 | $ | 489,907 | |||||||||
Net income | 62,205 | 62,205 | |||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 5,186 | 5,186 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends ($1.75 per share) | (19,579 | ) | (19,579 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 3,644 | 431 | 46 | 477 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2019 | 11,188,126 | $ | 431 | $ | (176,130 | ) | $ | 713,895 | $ | 538,196 | |||||||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands) | Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | $ | 73,040 | $ | 84,166 | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | 62,205 | 60,565 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 21,939 | 17,665 | ||||||
Deferred income tax expense | 2,156 | 2,714 | ||||||
Working capital changes | (63,426 | ) | (63,655 | ) | ||||
Cash pension and postretirement contributions | (2,425 | ) | (6,713 | ) | ||||
Other, net | (1,317 | ) | (536 | ) | ||||
Cash provided from (used in) operating activities | 19,132 | 10,040 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | (10,353 | ) | (22,797 | ) | ||||
Cash provided from (used in) investing activities | (10,353 | ) | (22,797 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Net borrowings under revolving credit facility | 16,072 | 22,000 | ||||||
Dividends paid | (19,579 | ) | (20,629 | ) | ||||
Repurchases of common stock | 0 | (632 | ) | |||||
Other, net | (613 | ) | (98 | ) | ||||
Cash provided from (used in) financing activities | (4,120 | ) | 641 | |||||
Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents | 548 | 780 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 5,207 | (11,336 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 78,247 | $ | 72,830 | ||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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NEWMARKET CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Financial Statement Presentation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of NewMarket Corporation and its subsidiaries contain all necessary adjustments for the fair statement of, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and our consolidated results of operations and comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018. All adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the NewMarket Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (2018 Annual Report), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2019. The December 31, 2018 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Unless the context otherwise indicates, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “company,” and “NewMarket” are to NewMarket Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
We adopted Accounting Standard Update No. 2018-02, "Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" (ASU 2018-02) on January 1, 2019. ASU 2018-02 allows, but does not require, reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects that resulted from the enactment of U.S. tax legislation commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts (Tax Reform Act) at the end of 2017. We elected not to reclassify those tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income upon adoption of ASU 2018-02. We typically remove the tax impact in accumulated other comprehensive income when the underlying circumstance which gave rise to the tax impact no longer exists.
2. Net Sales
Our revenues are primarily derived from the manufacture and sale of petroleum additives products. We sell petroleum additives products across the world to customers located in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific (including China), Latin America, Canada, India, and the Middle East. Our customers primarily consist of global, national, and independent oil companies. Our contracts generally include one performance obligation, which is providing petroleum additives products. The performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time when products are shipped, delivered, or consumed by the customer, depending on the underlying contracts.
In limited cases, we collect funds in advance of shipping product to our customers and recognizing the related revenue. These prepayments from customers are recorded as a contract liability to our customer until we recognize the revenue. Some of our contracts include variable consideration in the form of rebates or business development funds. We regularly review both rebates and business development funds and make adjustments when necessary, recognizing the full amount of any adjustment in the period identified.
The following table provides information on our net sales by geographic area. Information on net sales by segment is in Note 3.
Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
(in thousands) | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Net sales | ||||||||
United States | $ | 172,014 | $ | 181,638 | ||||
China | 59,293 | 64,211 | ||||||
Europe, Middle East, Africa, India | 168,319 | 198,660 | ||||||
Asia Pacific, except China | 82,529 | 82,506 | ||||||
Other foreign | 54,461 | 62,230 | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 536,616 | $ | 589,245 | ||||
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3. Segment Information
The tables below show our consolidated segment results. The “All other” category includes the operations of the antiknock compounds business, as well as certain contracted manufacturing and services associated with Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl).
Net Sales by Segment
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in thousands) | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Petroleum additives | ||||||||
Lubricant additives | $ | 437,220 | $ | 485,049 | ||||
Fuel additives | 95,459 | 101,859 | ||||||
Total | 532,679 | 586,908 | ||||||
All other | 3,937 | 2,337 | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 536,616 | $ | 589,245 | ||||
Segment Operating Profit
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in thousands) | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Petroleum additives | $ | 87,863 | $ | 84,140 | ||||
All other | 511 | (77 | ) | |||||
Segment operating profit | 88,374 | 84,063 | ||||||
Corporate, general, and administrative expenses | (5,094 | ) | (5,664 | ) | ||||
Interest and financing expenses, net | (8,012 | ) | (5,164 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense), net | 5,540 | 8,076 | ||||||
Income before income tax expense | $ | 80,808 | $ | 81,311 | ||||
4. Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits
The table below shows cash contributions made during the three months ended March 31, 2019, as well as the remaining cash contributions we expect to make during the year ending December 31, 2019, for our domestic and foreign pension plans and domestic postretirement benefit plan.
(in thousands) | Actual Cash Contributions for Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 | Expected Remaining Cash Contributions for Year Ending December 31, 2019 | ||||||
Domestic plans | ||||||||
Pension benefits | $ | 717 | $ | 2,151 | ||||
Postretirement benefits | 329 | 986 | ||||||
Foreign plans | ||||||||
Pension benefits | 1,379 | 4,306 | ||||||
The tables below present information on net periodic benefit cost (income) for our domestic and foreign pension plans and domestic postretirement benefit plan. The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost (income) is reflected in cost of goods sold; selling, general, and administrative expenses; or research, development, and testing expenses, to reflect where other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employee are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The remaining components of net periodic benefit cost (income) are recorded in other income (expense), net on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
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Domestic | ||||||||||||||||
Pension Benefits | Postretirement Benefits | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | 3,623 | $ | 3,972 | $ | 194 | $ | 216 | ||||||||
Interest cost | 3,685 | 3,343 | 389 | 370 | ||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (8,657 | ) | (7,445 | ) | (244 | ) | (249 | ) | ||||||||
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) | (19 | ) | 7 | (757 | ) | (757 | ) | |||||||||
Amortization of actuarial net (gain) loss | 853 | 1,341 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Net periodic benefit cost (income) | $ | (515 | ) | $ | 1,218 | $ | (418 | ) | $ | (420 | ) | |||||
Foreign | ||||||||
Pension Benefits | ||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in thousands) | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Service cost | $ | 1,640 | $ | 2,079 | ||||
Interest cost | 1,221 | 1,164 | ||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (2,353 | ) | (2,557 | ) | ||||
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) | (11 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||
Amortization of actuarial net (gain) loss | 239 | 155 | ||||||
Net periodic benefit cost (income) | $ | 736 | $ | 820 | ||||
5. Earnings Per Share
We had 22,536 shares of nonvested restricted stock at March 31, 2019 and 25,384 shares of nonvested restricted stock at March 31, 2018 that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share, as their effect on earnings per share would be anti-dilutive.
The nonvested restricted stock is considered a participating security since the restricted stock contains nonforfeitable rights to dividends. As such, we use the two-class method to compute basic and diluted earnings per share for all periods presented since this method yields a more dilutive result than the treasury-stock method. The following table illustrates the earnings allocation method utilized in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share.
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in thousands, except per-share amounts) | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Earnings per share numerator: | ||||||||
Net income attributable to common shareholders before allocation of earnings to participating securities | $ | 62,205 | $ | 60,565 | ||||
Earnings allocated to participating securities | 64 | 103 | ||||||
Net income attributable to common shareholders after allocation of earnings to participating securities | $ | 62,141 | $ | 60,462 | ||||
Earnings per share denominator: | ||||||||
Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding - basic and diluted | 11,166 | 11,762 | ||||||
Earnings per share - basic and diluted | $ | 5.57 | $ | 5.14 | ||||
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6. | Inventories |
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
(in thousands) | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Finished goods and work-in-process | $ | 317,776 | $ | 319,120 | ||||
Raw materials | 63,805 | 63,403 | ||||||
Stores, supplies, and other | 14,079 | 13,818 | ||||||
$ | 395,660 | $ | 396,341 | |||||
7. Intangibles (Net of Amortization) and Goodwill
The net carrying amount of intangibles and goodwill was $135 million at March 31, 2019 and $136 million at December 31, 2018. The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of each type of intangible asset and goodwill are presented in the table below.
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | ||||||||||||
Amortizing intangible assets | ||||||||||||||||
Formulas and technology | $ | 9,600 | $ | 3,791 | $ | 9,600 | $ | 3,250 | ||||||||
Contract | 2,000 | 450 | 2,000 | 400 | ||||||||||||
Customer bases | 14,240 | 9,551 | 14,240 | 9,091 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill | 123,011 | 122,940 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 148,851 | $ | 13,792 | $ | 148,780 | $ | 12,741 | |||||||||
All of the intangibles relate to the petroleum additives segment. The change in the gross carrying amount between December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019 is due to foreign currency fluctuation. There is no accumulated goodwill impairment.
Amortization expense was (in thousands):
Three months ended March 31, 2019 | $ | 1,051 | |
Three months ended March 31, 2018 | 2,906 | ||
Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2019, as well as estimated annual amortization expense related to our intangible assets for the next five years, is expected to be (in thousands):
2019 | $ | 3,155 | |
2020 | 2,907 | ||
2021 | 2,156 | ||
2022 | 1,423 | ||
2023 | 907 | ||
2024 | 390 | ||
We amortize the contract over 10 years; customer bases over 4 to 20 years; and formulas and technology over 3 to 6 years.
8. Leases
On January 1, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" (ASU 2016-02) using the modified retrospective transition method allowing us to apply the new standard at the adoption date and to recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Under this transition method, the prior comparative period continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for that period.
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We elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which among other things, allowed us to carry-forward the historical lease classification of existing leases. In addition, we elected the hindsight practical expedient to determine the lease term for existing leases and also elected the practical expedient related to land easements, allowing us to carry-forward our accounting treatment for land easements on existing agreements. Except for the railcar lease class, we made an accounting policy election to adopt the short-term lease exception which allows us to not recognize on the balance sheet those leases with terms of 12 months or less resulting in short-term lease payments being recognized in the consolidated statements of income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We also elected a practical expedient to not separate lease and nonlease components in determining the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all lease classes.
Adoption of the new standard resulted in recognition of both right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of approximately $70 million as of January 1, 2019. As the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities were substantially the same at adoption, we did not record a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings.
We have both operating and finance leases with remaining terms ranging from less than one year to 52 years. Our leases are for land, real estate, railcars, vehicles, pipelines, plant equipment, and office equipment. We determine if an arrangement includes a lease at the inception of the agreement. The right-of-use asset and lease liability is determined at the lease commencement date and is based on the present value of estimated lease payments. Our lease agreements contain both fixed and variable lease payments. In some cases, variable lease payments are based on a rate or an index. Fixed lease payments, as well as variable lease payments which are based on a rate or index, are included in the determination of the right-of-use asset and lease liability. Variable lease payments that are not based on a rate or index are expensed when incurred. The present value of estimated lease payments is determined utilizing the rate implicit in the lease agreement if that rate can be determined. If the implicit rate cannot be determined, the present value of estimated lease payments is determined utilizing our incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is determined at the lease commencement date and is developed utilizing a readily available market interest rate curve adjusted for our credit quality. Some of our leases include an option to renew that can extend the lease term. For those leases which are reasonably certain to be renewed, we included the renewal term in the lease term. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(in thousands) | 2019 | |||
Operating lease cost | $ | 4,229 | ||
Finance lease cost: | ||||
Amortization of assets | 633 | |||
Interest on lease liabilities | 98 | |||
Short-term lease cost | 1,175 | |||
Variable lease cost | 392 | |||
Total lease cost | $ | 6,527 | ||
Variable lease costs also include leases that do not have a right-of-use asset or lease liability, but are capitalized as part of inventory.
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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
(in thousands) | Balance Sheet Classification | March 31, 2019 | |||
Operating leases: | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ | 57,758 | ||
Current liability | Operating lease liabilities | $ | 13,484 | ||
Noncurrent liability | Operating lease liabilities-noncurrent | 43,931 | |||
Total operating lease liabilities | $ | 57,415 | |||
Finance leases: | |||||
Finance lease right-of-use assets | Deferred charges and other assets | $ | 9,509 | ||
Current liability | Other current liabilities | $ | 2,512 | ||
Noncurrent liability | Other noncurrent liabilities | 8,115 | |||
Total finance lease liabilities | $ | 10,627 | |||
March 31, 2019 | |||
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years): | |||
Operating leases | 14 | ||
Finance leases | 7 | ||
Weighted average incremental borrowing rate: | |||
Operating leases | 4.08 | % | |
Finance leases | 3.68 | % | |
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
(in thousands) | 2019 | |||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||||
Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ | 4,279 | ||
Operating cash flows from finance leases | 98 | |||
Financing cash flows from finance leases | 613 | |||
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: | ||||
Operating leases | $ | 4,202 | ||
Finance leases | 5,134 | |||
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Maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2019 were as follows:
(in thousands) | Operating Leases | Finance Leases | ||||||
2019 (remainder) | $ | 11,491 | $ | 2,142 | ||||
2020 | 13,598 | 2,856 | ||||||
2021 | 9,248 | 1,837 | ||||||
2022 | 6,851 | 806 | ||||||
2023 | 5,567 | 601 | ||||||
Thereafter | 31,860 | 3,767 | ||||||
Total lease payments | 78,615 | 12,009 | ||||||
Less: imputed interest | 21,200 | 1,382 | ||||||
Total lease obligations | $ | 57,415 | $ | 10,627 | ||||
Operating lease payments in the table above include approximately $16 million related to options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised. At March 31, 2019, we have commitments of approximately $17 million related to leases that have not yet commenced and are not included in the above table.
Future lease payments for all noncancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2018 were (in thousands):
2019 | $ | 17,223 | |
2020 | 15,035 | ||
2021 | 10,502 | ||
2022 | 7,957 | ||
2023 | 6,810 | ||
After 2023 | 24,490 | ||
9. Long-term Debt
(in thousands) | March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Senior notes - 4.10% due 2022 (net of related deferred financing costs) | $ | 347,823 | $ | 347,677 | ||||
Senior notes - 3.78% due 2029 | 250,000 | 250,000 | ||||||
Revolving credit facility | 184,201 | 168,129 | ||||||
Capital lease obligations | 0 | 5,193 | ||||||
$ | 782,024 | $ | 770,999 | |||||
The outstanding 4.10% senior notes have an aggregate principal amount of $350 million and are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act). The outstanding 3.78% senior notes are unsecured and were issued in a 2017 private placement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and certain other purchasers. We were in compliance with all covenants under both issuances of the senior notes as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
The revolving credit facility (the Credit Agreement) has a term of five years and matures on September 22, 2022. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are unsecured and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by NewMarket. The average interest rate for borrowings under the Credit Agreement was 3.3% during the first three months of 2019 and 3.0% during the full year of 2018. We were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
The outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement amounted to $184 million at March 31, 2019 and $168 million at December 31, 2018. Outstanding letters of credit amounted to $3 million at both March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 resulting in the unused portion of the credit facility amounting to $663 million at March 31, 2019 and $679 million at December 31, 2018.
The capital lease obligations were related to the Singapore manufacturing facility and were reclassified to finance lease liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets with the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2019. See Note 8.
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10. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters
We are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to our business and may include administrative or judicial actions. Some of these legal proceedings involve governmental authorities and relate to environmental matters. For further information, see Environmental below.
While it is not possible to predict or determine with certainty the outcome of any legal proceeding, we believe the outcome of any of these proceedings, or all of them combined, will not result in a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.
Environmental
We are involved in environmental proceedings and potential proceedings relating to soil and groundwater contamination, disposal of hazardous waste, and other environmental matters at several of our current or former facilities, or at third-party sites where we have been designated as a potentially responsible party (PRP). While we believe we are currently adequately accrued for known environmental issues, it is possible that unexpected future costs could have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Our total accruals for environmental remediation, dismantling, and decontamination were approximately $11 million at March 31, 2019 and $12 million at December 31, 2018. Of the total accrual, the current portion is included in accrued expenses and the noncurrent portion is included in other noncurrent liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Our more significant environmental sites include a former plant site in Louisiana (the Louisiana site) and a Houston, Texas plant site (the Texas site). Together, the amounts accrued on a discounted basis related to these sites represented approximately $8 million of the total accrual above at both March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, using discount rates ranging from 3% to 9% for both periods. The aggregate undiscounted amount for these sites was $10 million at March 31, 2019 and $11 million at December 31, 2018. Of the total accrued for these two sites, the amount related to remediation of groundwater and soil for the Louisiana site was $4 million at both March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The amount related to remediation of groundwater and soil for the Texas site was $4 million at both March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
11. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The balances of, and changes in, the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, consist of the following:
(in thousands) | Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | |||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2017 | $ | (63,520 | ) | $ | (82,474 | ) | $ | (145,994 | ) | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 0 | 12,758 | 12,758 | |||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (a) | 545 | 0 | 545 | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 545 | 12,758 | 13,303 | |||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2018 | $ | (62,975 | ) | $ | (69,716 | ) | $ | (132,691 | ) | |||
Balance at December 31, 2018 | $ | (86,555 | ) | $ | (94,761 | ) | $ | (181,316 | ) | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 0 | 4,946 | 4,946 | |||||||||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss (a) | 240 | 0 | 240 | |||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 240 | 4,946 | 5,186 | |||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2019 | $ | (86,315 | ) | $ | (89,815 | ) | $ | (176,130 | ) | |||
(a) The pension plan and other postretirement benefit components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (income). See Note 4 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Note 18 in our 2018 Annual Report for further information.
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12. Fair Value Measurements
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, as well as the fair value, was $78 million at March 31, 2019 and $73 million at December 31, 2018. The fair value is categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
No material events occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2019 requiring adjustment to the recognized balances of assets or liabilities which are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.
Long-term debt – We record the carrying amount of our long-term debt at historical cost, less deferred financing costs related to the 4.10% senior notes. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is shown in the table below and is based primarily on estimated current rates available to us for debt of the same remaining duration and adjusted for nonperformance risk and credit risk. The estimated fair value of our publicly-traded 4.10% senior notes included in long-term debt in the table below is based on the last quoted price closest to March 31, 2019. The fair value of our debt instruments is categorized as Level 2.
March 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | Carrying Amount | Fair Value | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt (excluding capital lease obligations) | $ | 782,024 | $ | 788,357 | $ | 765,806 | $ | 757,414 | ||||||||
13. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
On January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02, "Leases." Further information on the adoption is in Note 8.
Also on January 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2018-02, "Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income". Further information on the adoption is in Note 1.
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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements about future events and expectations within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future results. When we use words in this document such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “expects,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “will,” and similar expressions, we do so to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding future prospects of growth in the petroleum additives market, other trends in the petroleum additives market, our ability to maintain or increase our market share, and our future capital expenditure levels.
We believe our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable expectations and assumptions, within the bounds of what we know about our business and operations. However, we offer no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations due to uncertainties and factors that are difficult to predict and beyond our control.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the availability of raw materials and distribution systems; disruptions at production facilities, including single-sourced facilities; hazards common to chemical businesses; the ability to respond effectively to technological changes in our industry; failure to protect our intellectual property rights; sudden or sharp raw material price increases; competition from other manufacturers; the gain or loss of significant customers; current and future governmental regulations; failure to attract and retain a highly-qualified workforce; the occurrence or threat of extraordinary events, including natural disasters and terrorist attacks; risks related to operating outside of the United States; the impact of substantial indebtedness on our operational and financial flexibility; the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; an information technology system failure or security breach; resolution of environmental liabilities or legal proceedings; political, economic, and regulatory factors concerning our products; limitation of our insurance coverage; our inability to realize expected benefits from investment in our infrastructure or from recent or future acquisitions, or our inability to successfully integrate recent or future acquisitions into our business; the underperformance of our pension assets resulting in additional cash contributions to our pension plans; and other factors detailed from time to time in the reports that NewMarket files with the SEC, including the risk factors in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our 2018 Annual Report, which is available to shareholders upon request.
You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this report or elsewhere speaks only as of the date on which we make it. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, any forward-looking statement made in this report or elsewhere, might not occur.
Overview
When comparing the results of the petroleum additives segment for the first three months of 2019 with the first three months of 2018, net sales decreased 9.2% primarily due to lower product shipments and unfavorable foreign currency, which was partially offset by improved selling prices. Petroleum additives operating profit was 4.4% higher when comparing the first three months of 2019 with the first three months of 2018, reflecting the improved selling prices and lower raw material costs, offset by the impact from the lower product shipments and increased conversion costs.
Our operations generate cash that is in excess of the needs of the business. We continue to invest in and manage the business for the long-term with the goal of helping our customers succeed in their marketplaces. Our investments continue to be in organizational talent, technology development and processes, and global infrastructure, consisting of technical centers, production capability, and geographic expansion.
Results of Operations
Net Sales
Consolidated net sales for the first three months of 2019 were $536.6 million which was a decrease of $52.6 million, or 8.9%, from the first three months of 2018. The following table shows net sales by segment and product line.
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Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in millions) | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Petroleum additives | ||||||||
Lubricant additives | $ | 437.2 | $ | 485.0 | ||||
Fuel additives | 95.5 | 101.9 | ||||||
Total | 532.7 | 586.9 | ||||||
All other | 3.9 | 2.3 | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 536.6 | $ | 589.2 | ||||
Petroleum Additives Segment
The regions in which we operate include North America (the United States and Canada), Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America), Asia Pacific, and the Europe/Middle East/Africa/India (EMEAI) region. While there is some fluctuation, the percentage of net sales generated in the regions remained fairly consistent when comparing the first three months of 2019 with the same period in 2018, as well as with the full year in 2018.
Petroleum additives net sales for the first three months of 2019 were $532.7 million compared to $586.9 million for the first three months of 2018, a decrease of 9.2%. The decrease in net sales for the first three months comparison was across all regions, with most of the decrease in the EMEAI region, followed by the North America region.
The following table details the approximate components of the decrease in petroleum additives net sales between the first three months of 2019 and 2018.
(in millions) | Three Months | |||
Period ended March 31, 2018 | $ | 586.9 | ||
Lubricant additives shipments | (65.9 | ) | ||
Fuel additives shipments | (7.1 | ) | ||
Selling prices | 28.1 | |||
Foreign currency impact, net | (9.3 | ) | ||
Period ended March 31, 2019 | $ | 532.7 | ||
When comparing the first three months periods of 2019 and 2018, petroleum additives shipments accounted for a $73.0 million decrease in net sales. Improved selling prices, including an unfavorable foreign currency impact, resulted in an increase of $18.8 million in net sales, partially offsetting the unfavorable impact from product shipments. The United States Dollar strengthened against the major currencies in which we transact, resulting in an unfavorable impact to net sales for the three months comparative periods. The unfavorable impact was predominantly from the Euro.
On a worldwide basis, the volume of product shipments for petroleum additives decreased 12.5% when comparing the first three months of 2019 and 2018. Shipments of lubricant additives decreased across all regions for the three months comparative period with most of the decrease in the EMEAI region. Fuel additives also decreased for the three months comparative periods. The decrease in fuel additives shipments was across all regions except for Asia Pacific.
All Other
The “All other” category includes the operations of the antiknock compounds business and certain contracted manufacturing and services.
Segment Operating Profit
NewMarket evaluates the performance of the petroleum additives business based on segment operating profit. NewMarket Services Corporation expenses are charged to NewMarket and each subsidiary pursuant to services agreements between the companies. Depreciation on segment property, plant, and equipment, as well as amortization of segment intangible assets, is included in segment operating profit.
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The following table reports segment operating profit for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018.
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(in millions) | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Petroleum additives | $ | 87.9 | $ | 84.1 | ||||
All other | $ | 0.5 | $ | 0.0 | ||||
Petroleum Additives Segment
The petroleum additives segment operating profit increased $3.8 million when comparing the first three months of 2019 to the first three months of 2018. Both comparative periods included the impact of the same factors that affected gross profit (see discussion below) including an unfavorable foreign currency translation impact when comparing the first three months of 2019 with the same period in 2018.
The operating profit margin was 16.5% for the first three months of 2019 as compared to 14.3% for the first three months of 2018. For the rolling four quarters ended March 31, 2019, the operating profit margin for petroleum additives was 14.1%. We have made progress adjusting our selling prices to allow for increases in raw material costs in past periods resulting in a favorable impact from selling prices. While we saw some improvements in the operating profit margin for the first three months of 2019, we are continuing to experience downward pressure on our margins caused by raw material price increases over the past two years, mainly because of the lag between when we raise our selling prices and when margins begin to improve and stabilize. Operating profit margins will fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to multiple factors, but we believe the fundamentals of our business and industry as a whole are unchanged.
Petroleum additives gross profit decreased $1.2 million when comparing the first three months periods of 2019 and 2018. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was 71.5% for the first three months of 2019, down from 73.9% for the first three months of 2018. When comparing the first three months of 2019 and 2018, the decrease in gross profit resulted predominantly from unfavorable product shipments (as discussed in the Net Sales section above) and conversion costs, as well as an unfavorable foreign currency translation impact, which together contributed over 100% of the change. These unfavorable factors were mostly offset by a favorable impact from selling prices (including the impact from foreign currency on net sales), as well as favorable raw material costs.
Petroleum additives selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) for the first three months of 2019 were $3.8 million, or 11.0% lower as compared to the first three months of 2018. SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 5.8% for the first three months of 2019 and 5.9% for the first three months of 2018. Our SG&A costs are primarily personnel-related and include salaries, benefits, and other costs associated with our workforce. While personnel costs were slightly lower in the 2019 period, there were no significant changes in the drivers of these costs when comparing the periods.
Our investment in petroleum additives research, development, and testing (R&D) decreased $1.1 million in the first three months of 2019 from the first three months of 2018. The decrease reflects slightly lower spending in both lubricant additives and fuel additives product lines with most of the decrease in the lubricant additives product line. As a percentage of net sales, R&D was 6.2% for the first three months of 2019, and 5.8% for the first three months of 2018. Our R&D investments reflect our efforts to support the development of solutions that meet our customers' needs, meet new and evolving standards, and support our expansion into new product areas. Our approach to R&D investment, as it is with SG&A, is one of purposeful spending on programs to support our current product base and to ensure that we develop products to support our customers' programs in the future. R&D investments include personnel-related costs, as well as internal and external testing of our products.
The following discussion references certain captions on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Interest and Financing Expenses
Interest and financing expenses were $8.0 million for the first three months of 2019 and $5.2 million for the first three months of 2018. For the first three months of 2019 as compared to the first three months of 2018, higher average debt, along with lower capitalized interest, resulted in increased interest expense, which was partially offset by a favorable interest rate.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net was income of $5.9 million for the first three months of 2019 and $4.9 million for the first three months of 2018. The amounts for both 2019 and 2018 periods primarily reflect the components of net periodic benefit cost (income), except for service cost. See Note 4 for further information on total periodic benefit cost (income).
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Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $18.6 million for the first three months of 2019 and $20.7 million for the first three months of 2018. The effective tax rate was 23.0% for the first three months of 2019 and 25.5% for the first three months of 2018. Income tax expense decreased $2.0 million due to the lower effective tax rate, with the remaining amount of the change due to the lower income before income tax expense.
The decrease in the effective tax rate between the first three months of 2018 and the first three months of 2019 is primarily due to certain provisions of the Tax Reform Act.
Cash Flows, Financial Condition, and Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2019 were $78.2 million, which was an increase of $5.2 million since December 31, 2018.
Cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries amounted to $75.3 million at March 31, 2019 and $70.9 million at December 31, 2018. Periodically, we repatriate cash from our foreign subsidiaries to the United States through intercompany dividends. Under the Tax Reform Act enacted in 2017, previously deferred foreign earnings were subjected to U.S. tax in 2017. The Tax Reform Act also includes a 100% dividends received deduction for most future distributions from our foreign subsidiaries. As a result of these two provisions, we do not anticipate significant tax consequences of future distributions of foreign earnings.
A portion of our foreign cash balances is associated with earnings that we have asserted are indefinitely reinvested. We plan to use these indefinitely reinvested earnings to support growth outside of the United States through funding of operating expenses, research and development expenses, capital expenditures, and other cash needs of our foreign subsidiaries.
We expect that cash from operations, together with borrowing available under our revolving credit facility, will continue to be sufficient to cover our operating needs and planned capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months.
Cash Flows – Operating Activities
Cash flows provided from operating activities for the first three months of 2019 were $19.1 million, which included the use of $63.4 million to fund higher working capital requirements. The $63.4 million excluded a favorable foreign currency impact to the components of working capital on the balance sheet.
Other than the increase in cash and cash equivalents, the most significant changes in working capital resulted from an increase in accounts receivable and operating lease liabilities, as well as a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses. The higher accounts receivable balance was due to higher sales levels primarily in the EMEAI and Asia Pacific regions when comparing March 2019 with the end of 2018, as well as a favorable foreign currency impact and some fluctuations in payment terms. The increase in operating lease liabilities reflects the adoption of ASC 842, "Leases". See Note 8 for additional information on our leases. The decrease in accounts payable reflected normal timing differences and the decrease in accrued expenses reflected normal payments for customer and personnel related costs.
Including cash and cash equivalents, as well as the impact of foreign currency on the balance sheet, we had total working capital of $596.2 million at March 31, 2019 and $542.1 million at December 31, 2018. The current ratio was 3.29 to 1 at March 31, 2019 and 3.00 to 1 at December 31, 2018.
Cash Flows – Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities totaled $10.4 million during the first three months of 2019 for capital expenditures. We currently expect that our total capital spending during 2019 will be in the $75 million to $85 million range and will include several improvements to our manufacturing and R&D infrastructure around the world. We expect to continue to finance capital spending through cash on hand and cash provided from operations, together with borrowing available under our $850 million revolving credit facility.
Cash Flows – Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities during the first three months of 2019 amounted to $4.1 million. We paid dividends of $19.6 million, which was partially offset by additional borrowings of $16.1 million on our revolving credit facility. Our long-term debt was $782.0 million at March 31, 2019 compared to $771.0 million at December 31, 2018. See Note 9 for additional information on long-term debt.
Debt
At March 31, 2019, our debt included senior notes in the amount of $350 million, senior notes in the amount of $250 million, and borrowings under our revolving credit agreement.
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The $350 million senior notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.10% and are due in 2022. These senior notes are registered under the Securities Act.
The $250 million senior notes are unsecured and were issued in a 2017 private placement with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and certain other purchasers. These notes bear interest at 3.78% and mature on January 4, 2029.
The revolving credit agreement provides for an $850 million, multicurrency revolving credit facility, with a $150 million sublimit for multicurrency borrowings, a $75 million sublimit for letters of credit, and a $20 million sublimit for swingline loans. The revolving credit agreement includes an expansion feature which allows us, subject to certain conditions, to request an increase in the aggregate amount of the revolving credit facility or obtain incremental term loans in an amount up to $425 million. In addition, certain of our foreign subsidiaries are allowed to borrow under the agreement. The obligations under the revolving credit facility are unsecured and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by NewMarket. The revolving credit facility matures on September 22, 2022.
The unused portion of the revolving credit facility was $663.1 million at March 31, 2019 and $679.2 million at December 31, 2018. See Note 9 for additional information.
The 4.10% senior notes, 3.78% senior notes, and the revolving credit facility contain covenants, representations, and events of default that management considers typical of credit arrangements of this nature. The covenants under the 3.78% senior notes include negative covenants, certain financial covenants, and events of default which are substantially similar to the covenants and events of default in our revolving credit facility.
The more restrictive and significant financial covenants under the revolving credit facility include:
• | A consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the agreement) of no more than 3.50 to 1.00, except during an Increased Leverage Period (as defined in the agreement) at the end of each fiscal quarter; and |
• | A consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio (as defined in the agreement) of no less than 3.00 to 1.00, calculated on a rolling four quarter basis, as of the end of each quarter. |
We were in compliance with all covenants under the 4.10% senior notes, the 3.78% senior notes, and the revolving credit facility at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018.
As a percentage of total capitalization (total long-term debt and shareholders’ equity), our total long-term debt percentage decreased from 61.1% at December 31, 2018 to 59.2% at March 31, 2019. The change in the percentage was primarily the result of the increase in shareholders' equity, partially offset by the increase in long-term debt. The change in shareholders’ equity reflects our earnings and the impact of foreign currency translation adjustments, offset by dividend payments. Generally, we repay any outstanding long-term debt with cash from operations or refinancing activities.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
This Form 10-Q and our 2018 Annual Report include discussions of our accounting policies, as well as methods and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements. We also provided a discussion of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in our 2018 Annual Report.
There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates from those reported in our 2018 Annual Report.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a full discussion of the significant recent accounting pronouncements which may impact our financial statements, see Note 13.
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Other Matters
The United Kingdom’s June 2016 referendum decision to withdraw from the European Union (EU), commonly known as Brexit, has resulted in uncertainty for our European operations regarding the extent to which our operations and financial performance will be affected immediately and in the longer term. Our key manufacturing facilities in the current EU are not in the United Kingdom. Therefore, goods movements will continue to be predominantly within the EU post-Brexit which means that existing key trade agreements will continue to apply. However, because the UK has not finalized a transition plan, there continues to be significant uncertainty related to Brexit and its impact, with a number of regulatory and logistical challenges remaining. We are continuing to monitor and evaluate changes in legislation and trading practices in order to mitigate any potential risks to our operations associated with the changing commercial landscape.
Outlook
Our stated goal is to provide a 10% compounded return per year for our shareholders over any five-year period (defined by earnings per share growth plus dividends), although we may not necessarily achieve a 10% return each year. We continue to have confidence in our customer-focused strategy and approach to the market. We believe the fundamentals of how we run our business - a long-term view, safety-first culture, customer-focused solutions, technology-driven product offerings, and world-class supply chain capability - will continue to be beneficial for all of our stakeholders over the long term.
We expect our petroleum additives segment to deliver another year of solid performance in 2019. We expect that the petroleum additives industry shipment demand will grow in the 1% to 2% range over the long-term, and we plan to exceed the industry growth rate.
In the past several years we have made significant investments in our business as the industry fundamentals remain positive. These investments have been and will continue to be in organizational talent, technology development and processes, and global infrastructure, consisting of technical centers, production capability and geographic expansion. We intend to utilize these investments to improve our ability to deliver the solutions that our customers value, expand our global reach, and enhance our operating results. We will continue to invest in our capabilities to provide even better value, service, technology, and customer solutions.
Our business generates significant amounts of cash beyond what is necessary for the expansion and growth of our current offerings. We regularly review our many internal opportunities to utilize excess cash from technological, geographic, production capability, and product line perspectives. We believe our capital spending is creating the capability we need to grow and support our customers worldwide, and our research and development investments are positioning us well to provide added value to our customers. Our primary focus in the acquisition area remains on the petroleum additives industry. It is our view that this industry segment will provide the greatest opportunity for solid returns on our investments while minimizing risk. We remain focused on this strategy and will evaluate any future opportunities. We will continue to evaluate all alternative uses of cash to enhance shareholder value, including stock repurchases and dividends.
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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
At March 31, 2019, there were no material changes in our market risk from the information provided in the 2018 Annual Report.
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance of the reliability of the financial records and the protection of assets. Under Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), we carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act, that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2019 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
There have been no material changes to our legal proceedings as disclosed in "Legal Proceedings" in Item 3 of Part 1 of the 2018 Annual Report.
ITEM 6. Exhibits
Articles of Incorporation Amended and Restated effective April 27, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 1-32190) filed April 30, 2012) | |
NewMarket Corporation Bylaws Amended and Restated effective August 6, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K (File No. 1- 32190) filed August 6, 2015) | |
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Thomas E. Gottwald | |
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Brian D. Paliotti | |
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Thomas E. Gottwald | |
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Brian D. Paliotti | |
Exhibit 101 | XBRL Instance Document and Related Items |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
NEWMARKET CORPORATION | |
(Registrant) | |
Date: April 25, 2019 | By: /s/ Brian D. Paliotti |
Brian D. Paliotti | |
Vice President and | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
(Principal Financial Officer) | |
Date: April 25, 2019 | By: /s/ William J. Skrobacz |
William J. Skrobacz | |
Controller | |
(Principal Accounting Officer) | |
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