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Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST)

8-K 2021-02-02 For: 2021-02-02
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2021

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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING PLC

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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England and Wales 001-34652 98-1386780
(State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) (Commission<br>File Number) (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)

529 Pleasant Street

Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703, United States

(Address of Principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

+1(508) 236 3800

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares - nominal value €0.01 per share ST New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

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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. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 2, 2021, Sensata Technologies Holding plc (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The Company will conduct a conference call on February 2, 2021 at 8:00 AM eastern time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year financial results and its outlook for the first quarter and full year 2021. The dial in numbers for the call are 1-844-784-1726 or 1-412-380-7411. Callers should reference the "Sensata Q4 2020 Financial Results Conference Call." A live webcast and a replay of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website at http://investors.sensata.com. Additional information relating to the Company's financial results will be contained in a presentation that will be referenced during the webcast, and that is being made available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website. Additionally, a replay of the call will be available until February 9, 2021. To access the replay, dial 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088 and enter confirmation code: 10151035

The information contained in, or incorporated into, this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 February 2, 2021 press release entitled "Sensata Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results" (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02)
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within inline XBRL document)

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 hereunto duly authorized.

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING PLC
/s/ Maria Freve
Date: February 2, 2021 Name: Maria Freve
Title: Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER

AND FULL YEAR 2020 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Company provides First Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Guidance

Swindon, United Kingdom – February 2, 2021 - Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST), a global industrial technology company and leading provider of sensor-rich solutions that create insights for customers, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.

Operating results for the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019 and the third quarter of 2020 are summarized below. These results include non-GAAP financial measures, each of which is defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measure later in this press release.

Revenue:

•Revenue was $906.5 million, an increase of $59.8 million, or 7.1%, compared to $846.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

•Revenue increased 5.3% from the fourth quarter of 2019 on an organic basis, which excludes a 1.8% increase from foreign currency exchange rates versus the prior year period.

•Revenue increased 15.0% from the third quarter of 2020 on a reported basis.

Operating income:

•Operating income was $154.2 million (17.0% of revenue), an increase of $33.4 million, or 27.7%, compared to operating income of $120.7 million (14.3% of revenue) in the fourth quarter of 2019 and an increase of 21.5% compared to operating income of $126.8 million (16.1% of revenue) in the third quarter of 2020.

•Adjusted operating income was $195.6 million (21.6% of revenue), an increase of $3.1 million, or 1.6%, compared to adjusted operating income of $192.5 million (22.7% of revenue) in the fourth quarter of 2019. Adjusted operating income increased $40.8 million, or 26.4%, sequentially from $154.8 million (19.6% of revenue) in the third quarter of 2020.

Earnings per share:

•Earnings per share was $0.77, an increase of 126.5% compared to earnings per share of $0.34 in the fourth quarter of 2019 and an increase of $0.28, or 57.1%, compared to earnings per share of $0.49 in the third quarter of 2020.

•Adjusted earnings per share was $0.85, a decrease of (4.5%) compared to adjusted earnings per share of $0.89 in the fourth quarter of 2019 but an increase of 28.8% compared to adjusted earnings per share of $0.66 in the third quarter of 2020.

•Changes in foreign currency exchange rates increased Sensata's adjusted earnings per share by $0.05 in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the prior year period.

"The fourth quarter results reflect a meaningful return to growth across our automotive, heavy vehicle and industrial markets. Beyond improvements in end markets, Sensata's growth outpaced the automotive market by 970 basis points and the heavy vehicle market by 990 basis points during the quarter,” said Jeff Cote, CEO and President of Sensata. "While 2020 posed challenges across the world, we are pleased with how quickly and effectively we adapted to evolving conditions, clearly positioning Sensata to benefit from the recovery. We are continuing to execute on our long-term growth strategy as evidenced by the recent acquisition of Lithium Balance in Electrification, adding a key core competence in Battery Management Systems to Sensata's extensive capabilities."

Full Year Ended December 31, 2020

Operating results for the full year ended December 31, 2020 compared to the full year ended December 31, 2019 are summarized below. These results include non-GAAP financial measures, each of which is defined and reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measure later in this press release.

Revenue:

•Revenue was $3,045.6 million, a decrease of ($405.1) million, or (11.7%), compared to $3,450.6 million in 2019.

•Revenue declined (11.9%) from 2019 on an organic basis, which excludes a 0.2% increase from foreign currency exchange rates versus the prior year.

Operating income:

•Operating income was $337.7 million (11.1% of revenue), a decrease of ($219.1) million, or (39.4%), compared to operating income of $556.9 million (16.1% of revenue) in 2019.

•Adjusted operating income was $562.1 million (18.5% of revenue), a decrease of ($223.6) million, or (28.5%), compared to adjusted operating income of $785.7 million (22.8% of revenue) in 2019.

Earnings per share:

•Earnings per share was $1.04, a decrease of (40.6%) compared to earnings per share of $1.75 in 2019.

•Adjusted earnings per share was $2.21, a decrease of (37.9%) compared to adjusted earnings per share of $3.56 in 2019.

•Changes in foreign currency exchange rates increased Sensata's adjusted earnings per share by $0.14 in 2020 compared to the prior year.

Sensata generated $559.8 million of operating cash flow in 2020, compared to $619.6 million in the prior year. The Company's free cash flow totaled $453.1 million in 2020 compared to $458.3 million in the prior year.

Segment Performance

For the three months ended December 31, For the full year ended December 31,
$ in 000s 2020 2019 2020 2019
Performance Sensing
Revenue $ 688,978 $ 632,879 $ 2,223,810 $ 2,546,016
Operating income* $ 185,101 $ 171,488 $ 532,529 $ 670,470
% of Performance Sensing revenue 26.9 % 27.1 % 23.9 % 26.3 %
Sensing Solutions
Revenue $ 217,513 $ 213,812 $ 821,768 $ 904,615
Operating income* $ 70,673 $ 69,141 $ 241,218 $ 293,967
% of Sensing Solutions revenue 32.5 % 32.3 % 29.4 % 32.5 %

*    Includes adjustments for reclassification of Megatrend growth spend to corporate and other.

Guidance

"Sensata delivered strong financial performance in the fourth quarter, posting 15.0% revenue growth and 26.4% adjusted operating income growth from the third quarter," said Paul Vasington, EVP and CFO of Sensata. "Sensata generated record free cash flow of $240 million in the fourth quarter, driven by strong earnings recovery, working capital management, and Capital Expenditure controls. For the first quarter of 2021, we expect revenue of $875 to $915 million and adjusted EPS of $0.67 to $0.77."

Fiscal Year 2021 Guidance
$ in millions, except EPS FY-21 Guidance FY-20 Y/Y Change
Revenue $3,425 - $3,575 $3,045.6 12% - 17%
organic growth 10% - 15%
Adjusted Operating Income $695 - $755 $562.1 24% - 34%
Adjusted Net Income $488 - $544 $349.2 40% - 56%
Adjusted EPS $3.06 - $3.42 $2.21 38% - 55%

Versus the prior year period, Sensata expects that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will increase revenues by approximately $64 million at the midpoint and will have minimal impact on adjusted earnings per share for the full year 2021.

Q1 2021 Guidance
$ in millions, except EPS Q1-21 Guidance Q1-20 Y/Y Change
Revenue $875 - $915 $774.3 13% - 18%
organic growth 11% - 16%
Adjusted Operating Income $166 - $182 $136.7 21% - 33%
Adjusted Net Income $106 - $122 $83.2 27% - 47%
Adjusted EPS $0.67 - $0.77 $0.53 26% - 45%

Versus the prior year period, Sensata expects that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will increase revenues by approximately $17 million at the midpoint and will decrease adjusted earnings per share by approximately ($0.01) in the first quarter of 2021.

Conference Call and Webcast

Sensata will conduct a conference call today at 8:00 AM eastern time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results and its outlook for the first quarter and full year 2021. The dial-in numbers for the call are 1-844-784-1726 or +1-412-380-7411. Callers should reference the "Sensata Q4 2020 Financial Results Conference Call." A live webcast and a replay of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of Sensata’s website at http://investors.sensata.com. Additionally, a replay of the call will be available until February 9, 2021. To access the replay, dial 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088 and enter confirmation code: 10151035.

About Sensata Technologies

Sensata Technologies is a leading industrial technology company that develops sensors, sensor-based solutions, including controllers and software, and other mission-critical products to create valuable business insights for customers and end users. For more than 100 years, Sensata has provided a wide range of customized, sensor-rich solutions that address complex engineering requirements to help customers solve difficult challenges in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial and aerospace industries. With more than 19,000 employees and operations in 12 countries, Sensata’s solutions help to make products safer, cleaner and more efficient, more electrified, and more connected. For more information, please visit Sensata’s website at www.sensata.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We supplement the reporting of our financial information determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) with certain non-GAAP financial measures. We use these non-GAAP financial measures internally to make operating and strategic decisions, including the preparation of our annual operating plan, evaluation of our overall business performance, and as a factor in determining compensation for certain employees. We believe presenting non-GAAP financial measures is useful for period-over-period comparisons of underlying business trends and our ongoing business performance. We also believe presenting these non-GAAP measures provides additional transparency into how management evaluates the business.

Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as supplemental in nature and are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be the same as, or comparable to, similar non-GAAP measures presented by other companies.

The non-GAAP financial measures referenced by Sensata in this release include: adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share (“EPS”), adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, free cash flow, organic revenue growth, and segment operating margin measured on a constant currency basis. We also refer to changes in certain non-GAAP measures, usually reported either as a percentage or number of basis points, between two periods and measured on either a reported, constant currency, or an organic basis, the latter of which excludes the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures for the 12-month period following the respective transaction date(s) and the effect of foreign currency exchange rate differences between the comparative periods. Such changes are also considered non-GAAP measures.

Adjusted net income is defined as net income, determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding certain non-GAAP adjustments which are described in the accompanying reconciliation tables. Adjusted EPS is calculated by dividing adjusted net income by the number of diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding in the period. We believe that these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends.

Adjusted operating income is defined as operating income, determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding certain non-GAAP adjustments which are described in the accompanying reconciliation tables. Adjusted operating margin is calculated by dividing adjusted operating income by net revenue. We believe that these measures are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends.

Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, less additions to property, plant and equipment and capitalized software. We believe that this measure is useful to investors and management as a measure of cash generated by business operations that will be used to repay scheduled debt maturities and can be used to fund acquisitions, repurchase ordinary shares, or for the accelerated repayment of debt obligations.

Organic revenue growth is defined as the reported percentage change in net revenue calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding the period-over-period impact of foreign exchange rate differences as well as the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures for the 12-month period following the respective transaction date(s). We believe that this measure is useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in analysis of ongoing operating trends.

Safe Harbor Statement

This earnings release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995, which relate to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements, which address the Company’s expected business and financial performance and financial condition, among other matters, may contain words or phrases such as: “believe,” “continue,” “expect,” “look ahead,” “predict,” or “will,” and other words and phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about expected earnings, revenues, growth, liquidity or other financial matters, together with any statements related in any way to the COVID-19 pandemic including its impact on the Company. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the projections, anticipated results, or other expectations expressed in this earnings release, including, without limitation, the following: future risks and existing uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to have a significant adverse impact on our operations including, depending on the specific location, full or partial shutdowns of our facilities as mandated by government decree, government actions limiting our ability to adjust certain costs, significant travel restrictions, “work-from-home” orders, limited availability of our workforce, supplier constraints, supply chain interruptions, logistics challenges and limitations, and reduced demand from certain customers; uncertainties associated with a protracted economic slowdown that could negatively affect the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; uncertainties and volatility in the global capital markets; political, economic, military and other risks in countries outside of the United States; the impact of general economic conditions, geopolitical conditions and U.S. trade policies, legislation, trade disputes, treaties and tariffs, including those affecting China, on the Company’s business operations; risks associated with the improper conduct by any of our employees, customers, suppliers, distributors or any other business

A further description of these uncertainties and other risks can be found in the Company's 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Company’s other reports filed with the SEC. Copies of our filings are available from our Investor Relations department or from the SEC website, www.sec.gov.

SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING PLC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended December 31, For the full year ended December 31,
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2020 2019 2020 2019
Net revenue $ 906,491 $ 846,691 $ 3,045,578 $ 3,450,631
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of revenue 609,940 556,482 2,119,044 2,267,433
Research and development 33,314 38,455 131,429 148,425
Selling, general and administrative 77,027 70,709 294,725 281,442
Amortization of intangible assets 31,152 34,807 129,549 142,886
Restructuring and other charges, net 897 25,520 33,094 53,560
Total operating costs and expenses 752,330 725,973 2,707,841 2,893,746
Operating income 154,161 120,718 337,737 556,885
Interest expense, net (47,417) (40,137) (171,757) (158,554)
Other, net 1,172 17 (339) (7,908)
Income before taxes 107,916 80,598 165,641 390,423
(Benefit from)/provision for income taxes (13,751) 27,060 1,355 107,709
Net income $ 121,667 $ 53,538 $ 164,286 $ 282,714
Net income per share:
Basic $ 0.77 $ 0.34 $ 1.04 $ 1.76
Diluted $ 0.77 $ 0.34 $ 1.04 $ 1.75
Weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding:
Basic 157,488 158,462 157,373 160,946
Diluted 158,567 159,564 158,134 161,968
SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING PLC
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) December 31,<br>2020 December 31, 2019
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,861,980 $ 774,119
Accounts receivable, net of allowances 576,647 557,874
Inventories 451,005 506,678
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 90,340 126,981
Total current assets 2,979,972 1,965,652
Property, plant and equipment, net 803,825 830,998
Goodwill 3,111,349 3,093,598
Other intangible assets, net 691,549 770,904
Deferred income tax assets 84,785 21,150
Other assets 172,722 152,217
Total assets $ 7,844,202 $ 6,834,519
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt, finance lease and other financing obligations $ 7,205 $ 6,918
Accounts payable 393,907 376,968
Income taxes payable 19,215 35,234
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 324,830 215,626
Total current liabilities 745,157 634,746
Deferred income tax liabilities 259,857 251,033
Pension and other post-retirement benefit obligations 48,002 36,100
Finance lease and other financing obligations, less current portion 27,931 28,810
Long-term debt, net 3,963,747 3,219,885
Other long-term liabilities 94,022 90,190
Total liabilities 5,138,716 4,260,764
Total shareholders’ equity 2,705,486 2,573,755
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 7,844,202 $ 6,834,519
SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING PLC
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) For the full year ended December 31,
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2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income $ 164,286 $ 282,714
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 125,680 115,862
Amortization of debt issuance costs 6,854 7,804
Share-based compensation 19,125 18,757
Loss on debt financing 4,364
Amortization of intangible assets 129,549 142,886
Deferred income taxes (44,900) 27,623
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments and other 4,709 30,292
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 154,472 (10,740)
Net cash provided by operating activities 559,775 619,562
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash received (64,432) (32,465)
Additions to property, plant and equipment and capitalized software (106,719) (161,259)
Investments in debt and equity securities (22,963) (9,950)
Other 12,022 (5,103)
Net cash used in investing activities (182,092) (208,777)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of ordinary shares 15,456 15,150
Payments of employee restricted stock tax withholdings (2,911) (6,990)
Proceeds from issuance of debt 1,150,000 450,000
Payments on debt (408,913) (464,605)
Payments to repurchase ordinary shares (35,175) (350,004)
Payments of debt and equity issuance costs (8,279) (10,050)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities 710,178 (366,499)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 1,087,861 44,286
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 774,119 729,833
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 1,861,980 $ 774,119

Revenue by Business, Geography, and End Market (Unaudited)

(percent of total revenue) Three months ended December 31, Full year ended December 31,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Performance Sensing 76.0 % 74.7 % 73.0 % 73.8 %
Sensing Solutions 24.0 % 25.3 % 27.0 % 26.2 %
Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
(percent of total revenue) Three months ended December 31, Full year ended December 31,
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2020 2019 2020 2019
Americas 37.6 % 38.9 % 39.3 % 42.3 %
Europe 27.2 % 27.0 % 26.8 % 28.1 %
Asia/Rest of World 35.2 % 34.1 % 33.9 % 29.6 %
Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
(percent of total revenue) Three months ended December 31, Full year ended December 31,
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2020 2019 2020 2019
Automotive* 60.4 % 60.5 % 57.5 % 58.8 %
Heavy vehicle and off-road 16.9 % 15.4 % 16.7 % 16.2 %
Industrial 9.9 % 9.4 % 11.0 % 10.2 %
Appliance and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning 5.9 % 5.3 % 6.2 % 5.8 %
Aerospace 3.9 % 5.5 % 4.5 % 5.1 %
All other 3.0 % 3.9 % 4.1 % 3.9 %
Total 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %

*    Includes amounts reflected in the Sensing Solutions segment as follows: $12.3 million and $9.6 million of revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $35.6 million and $42.4 million of revenue in the full year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Market Outgrowth (Unaudited)

For the three months ended<br>December 31, 2020 For the full year ended <br>December 31, 2020
Reported Growth Organic Growth End Market Growth Reported Growth Organic Growth End Market Growth
Automotive 6.5 % 4.4 % 0.1 % * (13.6 %) (13.9 %) (18.5 %) *
Heavy vehicle and off-road 17.9 % 16.2 % 6.3 % (9.2 %) (9.2 %) (18.0 %)

*    Excludes Toyota, adjusted for Sensata's geographic mix. Adjustments for inventory in the supply chain, not included here, are (5.4%) and (2.3%) for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2020, respectively.

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations

The following unaudited tables provide a reconciliation of the difference between each of the non-GAAP financial measures referenced herein and the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure. Amounts presented in these tables may not appear to recalculate due to the effect of rounding.

Operating income and margin, income tax, net income, and EPS

($ in thousands, except per share amounts) For the three months ended December 31, 2020
Operating Income Operating Margin Income Tax Net Income Diluted EPS
Reported (GAAP) $ 154,161 17.0 % $ (13,751) $ 121,667 $ 0.77
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Restructuring related and other 8,379 0.9 % 4,123 17,025 0.11
Financing and other transaction costs 1,014 0.1 % (832) (0.01)
Step-up depreciation and amortization 30,042 3.3 % 30,042 0.19
Deferred loss/(gain) on derivative instruments 2,045 0.2 % (1,992) (0.01)
Amortization of debt issuance costs % 1,828 0.01
Deferred taxes and other tax related % (33,053) (33,053) (0.21)
Total adjustments 41,480 4.6 % (28,930) 13,018 0.08
Adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 195,641 21.6 % $ 15,179 $ 134,685 $ 0.85
($ in thousands, except per share amounts) For the three months ended December 31, 2019
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Operating Income Operating Margin Income Tax Net Income Diluted EPS
Reported (GAAP) $ 120,718 14.3 % $ 27,060 $ 53,538 $ 0.34
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Restructuring related and other 17,000 2.0 % (343) 18,794 0.12
Financing and other transaction costs* 20,842 2.5 % 20,842 0.13
Step-up depreciation and amortization 33,823 4.0 % 33,823 0.21
Deferred loss/(gain) on derivative instruments 149 0.0 % (1,932) (0.01)
Amortization of debt issuance costs % 2,231 0.01
Deferred taxes and other tax related % 14,403 14,403 0.09
Total adjustments 71,814 8.5 % 14,060 88,161 0.55
Adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 192,532 22.7 % $ 13,000 $ 141,699 $ 0.89

*    Includes $17.8 million of costs relating to the termination of an unfavorable long-term supplier agreement.

($ in thousands, except per share amounts) For the full year ended December 31, 2020
Operating Income Operating Margin Income Tax Net Income Diluted EPS
Reported (GAAP) $ 337,737 11.1 % $ 1,355 $ 164,286 $ 1.04
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Restructuring related and other* 87,420 2.9 % (4,214) 93,803 0.59
Financing and other transaction costs 8,209 0.3 % 6,363 0.04
Step-up depreciation and amortization 125,677 4.1 % 125,677 0.79
Deferred loss/(gain) on derivative instruments 3,066 0.1 % (6,961) (0.04)
Amortization of debt issuance costs % 6,854 0.04
Deferred taxes and other tax related % (40,856) (40,856) (0.26)
Total adjustments 224,372 7.4 % (45,070) 184,880 1.17
Adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 562,109 18.5 % $ 46,425 $ 349,166 $ 2.21

*    Includes a $29.6 million loss related to the September 2020 settlement of patent infringement litigation with Wasica and $30.2 million of charges related to the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program. Refer to our third quarter 2020 Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the litigation and restructuring program.

($ in thousands, except per share amounts) For the full year ended December 31, 2019
Operating Income Operating Margin Income Tax Net Income Diluted EPS
Reported (GAAP) $ 556,885 16.1 % $ 107,709 $ 282,714 $ 1.75
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Restructuring related and other 61,916 1.8 % (1,843) 62,210 0.38
Financing and other transaction costs* 28,911 0.8 % 34,851 0.22
Step-up depreciation and amortization 139,587 4.0 % 139,587 0.86
Deferred gain on derivative instruments (1,604) (0.0 %) (6,492) (0.04)
Amortization of debt issuance costs % 7,804 0.05
Deferred taxes and other tax related % 55,242 55,242 0.34
Total adjustments 228,810 6.6 % 53,399 293,202 1.81
Adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 785,695 22.8 % $ 54,310 $ 575,916 $ 3.56

*    Includes $17.8 million of costs relating to the termination of an unfavorable long-term supplier agreement.

Non-GAAP Adjustments by location in statements of operations

($ in thousands) Three months ended December 31, Full year ended December 31,
2020 2019 2020 2019
Cost of revenue (1) $ 4,802 $ 7,577 $ 42,873 $ 25,115
Selling, general and administrative 6,262 5,618 25,490 14,048
Amortization of intangible assets 29,519 33,099 122,915 136,087
Restructuring and other charges, net (2) 897 25,520 33,094 53,560
Operating income adjustments 41,480 71,814 224,372 228,810
Interest expense, net 1,828 2,231 6,854 7,804
Other, net (1,360) 56 (1,276) 3,189
(Benefit from)/provision for income taxes (28,930) 14,060 (45,070) 53,399
Net income adjustments $ 13,018 $ 88,161 $ 184,880 $ 293,202

(1)    Includes a $29.2 million loss recorded in the full year ended December 31, 2020 related to the patent infringement case brought by Wasica. We settled this litigation in the third quarter 2020, refer to our third quarter 2020 Form 10-Q for additional information.

(2)    The full year ended December 31, 2020 includes $24.5 million of charges recognized in 2020 related to the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program. Refer to our third quarter 2020 Form 10-Q for additional information regarding this restructuring program.

Operating income and margin, income tax, net income, and EPS (for the three months ended September 30, 2020)

($ in thousands, except per share amounts) For the three months ended September 30, 2020
Operating Income Operating Margin Income Taxes Net Income Diluted EPS
Reported (GAAP) $ 126,845 16.1 % $ 15,181 $ 76,729 $ 0.49
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Restructuring related and other(1) (5,555) (0.7 %) 10,042 4,992 0.03
Financing and other transaction costs 1,842 0.2 % 1,842 0.01
Step-up depreciation and amortization 31,467 4.0 % 31,467 0.20
Deferred loss/(gain) on derivative instruments 212 0.0 % (5,926) (0.04)
Amortization of debt issuance costs % 1,763 0.01
Deferred taxes and other tax related % (7,272) (7,272) (0.05)
Total adjustments 27,966 3.5 % 2,770 26,866 0.17
Adjusted (non-GAAP) $ 154,811 19.6 % $ 12,411 $ 103,595 $ 0.66

(1)    Includes an $11.7 million gain recognized upon release of excess accrual following the September 2020 settlement of patent infringement litigation with Wasica. Refer to our third quarter 2020 Form 10-Q for additional information regarding this litigation.

Free cash flow

($ in thousands) Three months ended December 31, % Change Full year ended December 31, % Change
2020 2019 2020 2019
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 266,437 $ 186,035 43.2 % $ 559,775 $ 619,562 (9.6 %)
Additions to property, plant and equipment and capitalized software (26,780) (38,053) 29.6 % (106,719) (161,259) 33.8 %
Free cash flow $ 239,657 $ 147,982 62.0 % $ 453,056 $ 458,303 (1.1 %)

Adjusted EBITDA

($ in thousands) FY 20 (LTM) Q4 20 Q3 20 Q2 20 Q1 20
Net income/(loss) $ 164,286 $ 121,667 $ 76,729 $ (42,541) $ 8,431
Interest expense, net 171,757 47,417 44,129 40,808 39,403
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes 1,355 (13,751) 15,181 1,441 (1,516)
Depreciation expense 125,680 31,464 28,928 30,609 34,679
Amortization of intangible assets 129,549 31,152 32,562 32,743 33,092
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) 592,627 217,949 197,529 63,060 114,089
Non-GAAP Adjustments
Restructuring related and other 93,117 12,902 (5,050) 42,708 42,557
Financing and other transaction costs 6,363 (832) 1,842 3,619 1,734
Deferred (gain)/loss on derivative instruments (6,961) (1,992) (5,926) (4,927) 5,884
Adjusted EBITDA $ 685,146 $ 228,027 $ 188,395 $ 104,460 $ 164,264

Net debt and leverage

As of
($ in thousands) 12/31/20 9/30/20 6/30/20 3/31/20 12/31/19
Current portion of long-term debt, finance lease and other financing obligations $ 7,205 $ 7,049 $ 407,042 $ 7,095 $ 6,918
Finance lease and other financing obligations, less current portion 27,931 28,360 28,243 28,280 28,810
Long-term debt, net 3,963,747 3,963,076 3,220,833 3,220,359 3,219,885
Total debt, finance lease, and other financing obligations 3,998,883 3,998,485 3,656,118 3,255,734 3,255,613
Less: Discount (9,605) (10,143) (10,681) (11,220) (11,758)
Less: Deferred financing costs (28,114) (29,404) (22,266) (23,359) (24,452)
Total Gross indebtedness 4,036,602 4,038,032 3,689,065 3,290,313 3,291,823
Less: Cash and cash equivalents 1,861,980 1,610,191 1,242,949 802,971 774,119
Net Debt $ 2,174,622 $ 2,427,841 $ 2,446,116 $ 2,487,342 $ 2,517,704
Adjusted EBITDA (LTM) 685,146 682,216 719,192 845,933 900,137
Net leverage ratio 3.2 3.6 3.4 2.9 2.8

Guidance

For the three months ending March 31, 2021
($ in millions, except per share amounts) Operating Income Net Income EPS
Low High Low High Low High
GAAP $ 131.3 $ 145.8 $ 68.7 $ 82.2 $ 0.43 $ 0.52
Restructuring related and other 5.5 6.0 5.3 5.8 0.03 0.04
Financing and other transaction costs(a) 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Step-up depreciation and amortization(a) 29.0 30.0 29.0 30.0 0.18 0.19
Deferred (gain)/loss on derivative instruments(b)
Amortization of debt issuance costs 1.8 1.8 0.01 0.01
Deferred taxes and other tax related 1.0 2.0 0.01 0.01
Non-GAAP $ 166.0 $ 182.0 $ 106.0 $ 122.0 $ 0.67 $ 0.77
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in millions) 158.9 158.9 For the full year ending December 31, 2021
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($ in millions, except per share amounts) Operating Income Net Income EPS
Low High Low High Low High
GAAP $ 566.0 $ 620.0 $ 349.0 $ 395.0 $ 2.19 $ 2.48
Restructuring related and other 16.0 18.0 15.0 17.0 0.09 0.11
Financing and other transaction costs(a) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.01 0.01
Step-up depreciation and amortization(a) 112.0 116.0 112.0 116.0 0.70 0.73
Deferred (gain)/loss on derivative instruments(b)
Amortization of debt issuance costs 7.0 7.0 0.04 0.04
Deferred taxes and other tax related 4.0 8.0 0.03 0.05
Non-GAAP $ 695.0 $ 755.0 $ 488.0 $ 544.0 $ 3.06 $ 3.42
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in millions) 159.2 159.2

(a)    Amounts do not contemplate the effects of future acquisition or financing transactions that occur beyond our most recent fiscal year end.

(b)    We are unable to predict movements in commodity prices and, therefore, the impact of market-to-market adjustments on our commodity forward contracts to our projected 2021 operating results. In prior periods such adjustments have been significant in relation to our reported GAAP results.

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