UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

April 23, 2021
(Date of Report/Date of earliest event reported)

SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin
001-07626
39-0561070
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-5304
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)

(414) 271-6755
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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

Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.10 per share
SXT
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 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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. ☐



Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Sensient Technologies Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release on April 23, 2021 disclosing its results of operations for its quarter ended March 31, 2021, and its financial condition at that date.  The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1) is intended to be furnished under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K 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 of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 23, 2021, the Company also posted an updated investor presentation for its quarter ended March 31, 2021 on the “Investor Information” section of its website.  A copy of the investor presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.2) is intended to be furnished under Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(d)
Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number
Description
Sensient Technologies Corporation Earnings Press Release for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2021.
Sensient Technologies Corporation Investor Presentation – Q1 2021.
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the 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.

 
SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
 
     
 
By:
/s/ John J. Manning
 
 
Name:
John J. Manning
 
 
Title:
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
 
 
Date:
April 23, 2021
 




Exhibit 99.1

Contact:
Amy Agallar
 
(414) 347-3706

Sensient Technologies Corporation
Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2021

Flavors & Extracts Group and the Asia Pacific Group Report Strong Revenue and Profit Growth

Personal Care Continues to be Negatively Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

In April, the Company Completed the Divestiture of Fragrances

MILWAUKEE— April 23, 2021 — Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) reported consolidated revenue of $359.7 million in this year’s first quarter compared to $350.7 million in last year’s first quarter. Reported operating income in the first quarter of 2021 was $46.9 million compared to $34.6 million in the first quarter of 2020. Reported diluted earnings per share was 75 cents in the first quarter of 2021 compared to 49 cents in the first quarter of 2020. Foreign currency translation increased revenue and earnings per share by approximately 3% and 4%, respectively, in the quarter.

The 2021 first quarter reported results include divestiture & other related costs and operational improvement plan costs, which in total decreased first quarter net earnings by $3.1 million ($0.07 per diluted share). The 2020 first quarter results include divestiture & other related costs which decreased net earnings by $10.9 million ($0.26 per diluted share). The 2021 and 2020 first quarter results also include the operations of the product lines divested or to be divested, which increased diluted earnings per share by $0.05 in the first quarter of 2021 and $0.03 in the first quarter of 2020. These adjustments are described in more detail under “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release.


Sensient Technologies Corporation
Earnings Release – Quarter Ended March 31, 2021
April 23, 2021
 Page 2

BUSINESS REVIEW

Revenue
 
Reported
Quarter
Flavors & Extracts
 
7.7
%
Color
 
-5.4
%
Asia Pacific
 
11.1
%
Total Revenue
 
2.6
%
       
Revenue
 
Adjusted
Local Currency (1)
Quarter
Flavors & Extracts
 
8.9
%
Color
 
-1.9
%
Asia Pacific
 
4.7
%
Total Revenue
 
4.0
%
       
(1) Adjusted local currency percentage changes are described in more detail in the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release.

The Flavors & Extracts Group reported first quarter revenue of $200.9 million compared to $186.5 million reported in the comparable period last year, an increase of 7.7%. Adjusted local currency revenue increased 8.9% in the quarter. The higher revenue was the result of strong growth in all product categories.  Segment operating income was $27.0 million in the current quarter compared to $20.9 million reported in the comparable period last year, an increase of 29.5%. Adjusted local currency operating income increased 21.2%.  The Group’s higher profit was primarily a result of the higher volumes, product mix from strong flavor sales, and the favorable impact of the Group’s cost reduction initiatives. Foreign currency translation increased both segment revenue and operating income by approximately 2% in the quarter.

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Sensient Technologies Corporation
Earnings Release – Quarter Ended March 31, 2021
April 23, 2021
 Page 3

The Color Group reported revenue of $135.7 million in the quarter compared to $143.5 million in last year’s comparable period, a decrease of 5.4%. Adjusted local currency revenue decreased 1.9% in the quarter. The Group continued to experience growth in food and pharmaceutical colors; however, this growth was offset by lower volumes in the personal care business, primarily as a result of the continued lower demand for makeup due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Segment operating income was $26.6 million in the quarter compared to $29.7 million in last year’s comparable period, a decrease of 10.3%. Adjusted local currency operating income decreased 13.3% compared to prior year’s first quarter. The lower operating income is primarily a result of the lower volumes in personal care and unfavorable product mix in food & pharmaceutical colors. Foreign currency translation increased segment revenue and operating income by approximately 2% and 3%, respectively, in the quarter.

The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $33.8 million in the quarter compared to $30.4 million in last year’s comparable period, an increase of 11.1%. Adjusted local currency revenue increased 4.7% in the quarter. Segment operating income was $6.8 million in the quarter compared to $5.1 million in last year’s comparable quarter, an increase of 33.5%. Adjusted local currency operating income increased 31.4% in the quarter. The higher profit was primarily a result of the favorable volume growth combined with lower operating costs. Foreign currency translation increased segment revenue and operating income by approximately 6% and 1%, respectively, in the quarter.

Corporate & Other reported operating costs of $13.5 million in the current quarter compared to $21.0 million in last year’s comparable period, a decrease of 36.0%. The lower costs are primarily due to lower divestiture & other costs reported in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the amount recorded in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted local currency operating expenses for Corporate & Other increased 18.5% in the quarter primarily due to higher performance based executive compensation.

In April 2021, the Company completed the divestiture of its Fragrances product line.

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Sensient Technologies Corporation
Earnings Release – Quarter Ended March 31, 2021
April 23, 2021
 Page 4

2021 OUTLOOK

Sensient is reconfirming its previously issued 2021 guidance for GAAP diluted earnings per share to grow at a mid to high single digit growth rate compared to the Company’s 2020 reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.59. Our full year 2021 guidance includes approximately 30 cents per share of estimated divestiture & other related costs, the results of the operations to be divested, and the operational improvement plan costs.

The Company is also reconfirming its previously issued 2021 adjusted local currency revenue (2) to grow at a low to mid-single digit rate and adjusted local currency EBITDA (2) to grow at a mid-single digit rate. The Company also continues to expect, on a local currency basis, 2021 adjusted diluted earnings per share (2) to grow at a mid-single digit growth rate compared to the Company’s 2020 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.79.

The Company expects earnings per share reported on a U.S. dollar basis to benefit by approximately ten cents based on current exchange rates.

The Company’s guidance is based upon current trends, current tax law, and the effects of COVID-19 to date. The full impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic remain uncertain and management will continue to monitor its impacts on our business.


(2)
See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release for more information.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures eliminate the impact of certain items, which, depending on the measure, include, currency movements, depreciation and amortization, non-cash share-based compensation, divestiture & other related costs, operational improvement plan costs, and the results of the operations divested or to be divested. These measures are provided to enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s performance when viewed together with the GAAP results. Refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release.

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Sensient Technologies Corporation 
Earnings Release – Quarter Ended March 31, 2021
April 23, 2021
Page 5

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its 2021 first quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. CDT on Friday, April 23, 2021. To participate in the conference call, contact Chorus Call Inc. at (844) 492-3726 or (412) 317-1078, and ask to join the Sensient Technologies Corporation conference call. Alternatively, the call can be accessed by using the webcast link that is available on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com.

A replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through April 30, 2021, by calling (877) 344-7529 and referring to conference identification number 10153329. An audio replay and written transcript of the call will also be posted on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com on or after April 27, 2021.

This release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Federal securities laws including under “2021 Outlook” above. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors concerning the Company’s operations and business environment. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements and that could adversely affect the Company’s future financial performance include the following: the impact and uncertainty created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, its effects on our employees, facilities, customers, and suppliers, the availability and cost of raw materials and other supplies, the availability of logistics and transportation, governmental regulations and restrictions and general economic conditions; the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences and changing technologies; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company’s various productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts, acquisition and divestiture activities, and operational improvement plan; the effectiveness of the Company’s past restructuring activities; changes in costs of raw materials, including energy; industry, regulatory, legal, and economic factors related to the Company’s domestic and international business; the effects of tariffs, trade barriers, and disputes; growth in markets for products in which the Company competes; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; actions by competitors; currency exchange rate fluctuations; and other factors included in “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and in other documents that the Company files with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties identified above are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by applicable laws, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized.

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Sensient Technologies Corporation 
Earnings Release – Quarter Ended March 31, 2021
April 23, 2021
 Page 6

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients.  Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries. Sensient’s customers range in size from small entrepreneurial businesses to major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

www.sensient.com

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(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 Page 7

Consolidated Statements of Earnings
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
                   
   
2021
   
2020
   
% Change
                   
Revenue
 
$
359,702
   
$
350,677
     
2.6
%
                         
Cost of products sold
   
244,089
     
238,784
     
2.2
%
Selling and administrative expenses
   
68,716
     
77,332
     
(11.1
%)
                         
Operating income
   
46,897
     
34,561
     
35.7
%
Interest expense
   
3,433
     
4,307
         
                         
Earnings before income taxes
   
43,464
     
30,254
         
Income taxes
   
11,796
     
9,481
         
                         
Net earnings
 
$
31,668
   
$
20,773
     
52.4
%
                         
Earnings per share of common stock:
                       
Basic
 
$
0.75
   
$
0.49
         
 
                       
Diluted
 
$
0.75
   
$
0.49
         
                         
Average common shares outstanding:
                       
Basic
   
42,263
     
42,284
         
 
                       
Diluted
   
42,389
     
42,307
         

Results by Segment
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
                   
Revenue
 
2021
   
2020
   
% Change
                   
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
200,911
   
$
186,498
     
7.7
%
Color
   
135,720
     
143,495
     
(5.4
%)
Asia Pacific
   
33,840
     
30,449
     
11.1
%
Intersegment elimination
   
(10,769
)
   
(9,765
)
       
                         
Consolidated
 
$
359,702
   
$
350,677
     
2.6
%
                         
Operating Income
                       
                         
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
27,018
   
$
20,871
     
29.5
%
Color
   
26,594
     
29,664
     
(10.3
%)
Asia Pacific
   
6,752
     
5,059
     
33.5
%
Corporate & Other
   
(13,467
)
   
(21,033
)
       
                         
Consolidated
 
$
46,897
   
$
34,561
     
35.7
%

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Sensient Technologies Corporation          
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Page 8

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
  
March 31,
2021
     
December 31,
2020
 
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
28,000
   
$
24,770
 
Trade accounts receivable
   
257,289
     
234,132
 
Inventories
   
350,294
     
381,346
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
51,978
     
48,578
 
Assets held for sale
   
49,597
     
52,760
 
Total Current Assets
   
737,158
     
741,586
 
                 
Goodwill & intangible assets (net)
   
427,453
     
434,220
 
Property, plant, and equipment (net)
   
442,080
     
445,493
 
Other assets
   
114,318
     
119,561
 
                 
Total Assets
 
$
1,721,009
   
$
1,740,860
 
                 
Trade accounts payable
 
$
101,225
   
$
107,324
 
Short-term borrowings
   
6,057
     
9,247
 
Other current liabilities
   
76,138
     
82,045
 
Liabilities held for sale
   
15,353
     
17,339
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
198,773
     
215,955
 
                 
Long-term debt
   
524,244
     
518,004
 
Accrued employee and retiree benefits
   
29,198
     
28,941
 
Other liabilities
   
43,148
     
43,624
 
Shareholders’ Equity
   
925,646
     
934,336
 
                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
$
1,721,009
   
$
1,740,860
 

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Sensient Technologies Corporation         
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
  Page 9

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           
Three Months Ended March 31,
           
   
2021
   
2020
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings
 
$
31,668
   
$
20,773
 
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
12,799
     
12,404
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
2,113
     
1,177
 
Net loss on assets
   
161
     
14
 
Loss on divestitures and other charges
   
1,238
     
10,558
 
Deferred income taxes
   
4,257
     
4,077
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Trade accounts receivable
   
(27,237
)
   
(41,684
)
Inventories
   
27,621
     
29,058
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
(13,239
)
   
(6,048
)
Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses
   
(6,242
)
   
2,773
 
Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings
   
(10,872
)
   
1,611
 
Income taxes
   
5,742
     
1,662
 
Other liabilities
   
955
     
553
 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
28,964
     
36,928
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
   
(14,244
)
   
(9,411
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
   
69
     
6
 
Proceeds from divestiture of businesses
   
4,059
     
-
 
Other investing activities
   
286
     
4,505
 
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(9,830
)
   
(4,900
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from additional borrowings
   
21,530
     
9,669
 
Debt payments
   
(8,999
)
   
(11,104
)
Purchase of treasury stock
   
(11,665
)
   
-
 
Dividends paid
   
(16,535
)
   
(16,500
)
Other financing activities
   
(228
)
   
(249
)
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(15,897
)
   
(18,184
)
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
(7
)
   
(11,912
)
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
3,230
     
1,932
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
24,770
     
21,153
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
28,000
   
$
23,085
 

Supplemental Information
           
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2021
   
2020
 
             
Dividends paid per share
 
$
0.39
   
$
0.39
 

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(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 Page 10

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts

The Company’s results for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 include adjusted revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which exclude divestiture & other related costs, operational improvement plan costs, and the results of operations divested or to be divested.

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
   
2021
   
2020
   
% Change
Revenue (GAAP)
 
$
359,702
   
$
350,677
     
2.6
%
Revenue of the product lines divested or to be divested
   
(25,570
)
   
(36,585
)
       
Adjusted revenue
 
$
334,132
   
$
314,092
     
6.4
%
                         
Operating income (GAAP)
 
$
46,897
   
$
34,561
     
35.7
%
Divestiture & other related costs  – Cost of products sold
   
25
     
190
         
Divestiture & other related costs – Selling and administrative expenses
   
1,547
     
11,653
         
Operating income of the product lines divested or to be divested
   
(2,927
)
   
(1,385
)
       
Operational improvement plan - Selling and administrative expenses
   
1,001
     
-
         
Adjusted operating income
 
$
46,543
   
$
45,019
     
3.4
%
                         
Net earnings (GAAP)
 
$
31,668
   
$
20,773
     
52.4
%
Divestiture & other related costs, before tax
   
1,572
     
11,843
         
Tax impact of divestiture & other related costs
   
793
     
(934
)
       
Net earnings of the product lines divested or to be divested, before tax
   
(2,927
)
   
(1,385
)
       
Tax impact of the product lines divested or to be divested
   
723
     
297
         
Operational improvement plan costs, before tax
   
1,001
     
-
         
Tax impact of operational improvement plan
   
(296
)
   
-
         
Adjusted net earnings
 
$
32,534
   
$
30,594
     
6.3
%
                         
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)
 
$
0.75
   
$
0.49
     
53.1
%
Divestiture & other related costs, net of tax
   
0.06
     
0.26
         
Results of operations of the product lines divested or to be divested, net of tax
   
(0.05
)
   
(0.03
)
       
Operational improvement plan costs, net of tax
   
0.02
     
-
         
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.77
   
$
0.72
     
6.9
%

Note: Earnings per share calculations may not foot due to rounding differences.

Results by Segment
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Revenue
    
2021
       
Adjustments (1)
     
Adjusted
2021
       
2020
       
Adjustments (1)
     
Adjusted
2020
 
 
                                     
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
200,911
   
$
(24,889
)
 
$
176,022
   
$
186,498
   
$
(27,445
)
 
$
159,053
 
Color
   
135,720
     
(536
)
   
135,184
     
143,495
     
(9,072
)
   
134,423
 
Asia Pacific
   
33,840
     
(295
)
   
33,545
     
30,449
     
(121
)
   
30,328
 
Intersegment elimination
   
(10,769
)
   
150
     
(10,619
)
   
(9,765
)
   
53
     
(9,712
)
                                                 
Consolidated
 
$
359,702
   
$
(25,570
)
 
$
334,132
   
$
350,677
   
$
(36,585
)
 
$
314,092
 
                                                 
Operating Income
                                               
                                                 
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
27,018
   
$
(2,880
)
 
$
24,138
   
$
20,871
   
$
(1,218
)
 
$
19,653
 
Color
   
26,594
     
40
     
26,634
     
29,664
     
(133
)
   
29,531
 
Asia Pacific
   
6,752
     
(87
)
   
6,665
     
5,059
     
(34
)
   
5,025
 
Corporate & Other
   
(13,467
)
   
2,573
     
(10,894
)
   
(21,033
)
   
11,843
     
(9,190
)
                                                 
Consolidated
 
$
46,897
   
$
(354
)
 
$
46,543
   
$
34,561
   
$
10,458
   
$
45,019
 

(1) For Revenue, adjustments consist of revenues of the product lines divested or to be divested. For Operating Income, adjustments consist of the results of the product lines divested or to be divested, divestiture & other related costs, and operational improvement plan costs.

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The following table summarizes the percentage change in the 2021 results compared to the 2020 results for the corresponding periods.

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
Revenue
 
Total
 
Foreign Exchange
Rates
 
Adjustments (2)
 
Adjusted
Local
Currency
Flavors & Extracts
   
7.7
%
   
2.4
%
   
(3.6
%)
   
8.9
%
Color
   
(5.4
%)
   
2.4
%
   
(5.9
%)
   
(1.9
%)
Asia Pacific
   
11.1
%
   
5.9
%
   
0.5
%
   
4.7
%
Total Revenue
   
2.6
%
   
2.7
%
   
(4.1
%)
   
4.0
%
                                 
Operating Income
                               
Flavors & Extracts
   
29.5
%
   
1.9
%
   
6.4
%
   
21.2
%
Color
   
(10.3
%)
   
3.3
%
   
(0.3
%)
   
(13.3
%)
Asia Pacific
   
33.5
%
   
1.3
%
   
0.8
%
   
31.4
%
Corporate & Other
   
(36.0
%)
   
0.0
%
   
(54.5
%)
   
18.5
%
Total Operating Income
   
35.7
%
   
4.1
%
   
31.3
%
   
0.3
%
Diluted Earnings Per Share
   
53.1
%
   
4.1
%
   
44.8
%
   
4.2
%
Adjusted EBITDA
   
4.9
%
   
2.8
%
   
N/A
     
2.1
%

(2) For Revenue, adjustments consist of revenues of the product lines divested or to be divested. For Operating Income, Diluted Earnings per Share, and Adjusted EBITDA, adjustments consist of the results of the product lines divested or to be divested, divestiture & other related costs, and operational improvement plan costs.

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Operating Income (GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
                   
   
2021
   
2020
   
% Change
Operating income (GAAP)
 
$
46,897
   
$
34,561
     
35.7
%
Depreciation and amortization
   
12,799
     
12,404
         
Depreciation and amortization, product lines divested or to be divested
   
(49
)
   
(80
)
       
Share-based compensation expense
   
2,113
     
1,177
         
Divestiture & other related costs, before tax
   
1,572
     
11,843
         
Results of operations of the product lines divested or to be divested, before tax
   
(2,927
)
   
(1,385
)
       
Operational improvement plan costs, before tax
   
1,001
     
-
         
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
61,406
   
$
58,520
     
4.9
%

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) and Free Cash Flow for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

   
Three Months Ended March 31,
   
2021
   
2020
   
% Change
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)
 
$
28,964
   
$
36,928
     
(21.6
%)
Capital expenditures
   
(14,244
)
   
(9,411
)
       
Free Cash Flow
 
$
14,720
   
$
27,517
     
(46.5
%)

We have included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding our underlying operating results and comparable period-over-period performance. Such information is supplemental to information presented in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to represent a presentation in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation. Rather, they should be considered together with GAAP measures and the rest of the information included in this release and our SEC filings. Management internally reviews each of these non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance on a comparative period-to-period basis and to gain additional insight into underlying operating and performance trends, and we believe the information can be beneficial to investors for the same purposes. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.




Exhibit 99.2

 First Quarter 2021 Investor Presentation 
 

 2  FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS  This document contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Federal securities laws including under “2021 Financial Outlook” in this presentation. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors concerning the Company’s operations and business environment. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements and that could adversely affect the Company’s future financial performance include the following: the impact and uncertainty created by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, its effects on our employees, facilities, customers, and suppliers, the availability and cost of raw materials and other supplies, the availability of logistics and transportation, governmental regulations and restrictions and general economic conditions; the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences and changing technologies; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company’s various productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts, acquisition and divestiture activities, and operational improvement plan; the effectiveness of the Company’s past restructuring activities; changes in costs of raw materials, including energy; industry, regulatory, legal, and economic factors related to the Company’s domestic and international business; the effects of tariffs, trade barriers, and disputes; growth in markets for products in which the Company competes; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; actions by competitors; currency exchange rate fluctuations; and other factors included in “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and in other documents that the Company files with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties identified above are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. This presentation contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this presentation. Except to the extent required by applicable laws, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized. 
 

 3  NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES  Within this document, the Company reports certain non-GAAP financial measures, including: (1) adjusted revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted earnings per share (which exclude divestiture & other related costs, operational improvement plan costs, and the results of operations divested or to be divested), (2) adjusted results by segment (which exclude divestiture & other related costs, operational improvement plan costs, and the results of operations divested or to be divested), (3) percentage changes in revenue, operating income, diluted earnings per share, and EBITDA on an adjusted local currency basis (which eliminate the effects that result from translating its international operations into U.S. dollars and exclude divestiture & other related costs, operational improvement plan costs, and the results of operations divested or to be divested), and (4) adjusted EBITDA (which excludes depreciation and amortization expense, non- cash share based compensation expense, the results of the product lines divested or to be divested, the divestiture & other related costs, and operational improvement plan costs). The Company has included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding the underlying operating results and comparable period-over-period performance. Such information is supplemental to information presented in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to represent a presentation in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation. Rather, they should be considered together with GAAP measures and the rest of the information included in this presentation and the Company’s SEC filings. Management internally reviews each of these non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance on a comparative period-to-period basis and to gain additional insight into underlying operating and performance trends, and the Company believes the information can be beneficial to investors for the same purposes. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this presentation for reconciliations and additional information. 
 

 4      Over 135 years of Industry Leadership  Established in 1882 as Meadow Springs DistilleryEvolved into Universal Foods as a diversified food and ingredientscompanyName changed to Sensient Technologies Corporation in 2000Today, we are a provider of advanced technologies, serving markets with strong growth profiles through delivery of customized solutions for food and beverages, pharmaceutical, personal care, and other applications 
 

 5      Innovative Technologies Creating Unique Solutions  Applications expertise and solutions-based sellingHigh impact relative to costTechnically-driven products that are difficult to replace Strong consumer trendsOpportunities to grow organically and through M&A 
 

 6      Focusing our portfolio and strengthening our commitment to the end markets  Investing in core focus areas of Flavors and Extracts, NaturalIngredients, Food and Pharmaceutical Colors, and Personal CareDivested non-core product lines (inks, fragrances, and yogurt fruitprep product lines) where Sensient lacked scale to competeThe sale of these product lines solidifies our focus on core strategic businesses and improves the Company’s future growth profile 
 

             7    Color Group2020 Revenue: $501M 2020 Adj. Revenue*: $487M Core Areas of Focus: Food and Pharmaceutical Colors and Personal CareFlavors & Extracts Group2020 Revenue: $742M 2020 Adj. Revenue*: $642MCore Areas of Focus: Flavors and Extracts, Natural Ingredients, and Other Flavor IngredientsAsia Pacific Group2020 Revenue: $121M 2020 Adj. Revenue*: $121M Core Areas of Focus: Flavors and Colors for food and beverage  Global Revenue by Group  2020 Global Revenues include intercompany sales which are eliminated on a consolidated basis.*Adj. Revenue is a Non-GAAP metric, please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 
 

             8  Global market leaderNatural color innovatorUnmatched innovation & applications expertise      Color Group 
 

 9    Color Overview  Food and Pharmaceutical  69% of Segment Revenue 71% of Adj. Segment Revenue      LC Revenue ChangeQ1 ’21 +1.2%  Market trend toward natural colors in food and beverageUnique value proposition for Pharmaceutical customers includescolors, flavors, coatings, and extracts  Personal Care  28% of Segment Revenue 29% of Adj. Segment Revenue      LC Revenue ChangeQ1 ’21 (8.5%)  Demand for innovative products with multiple benefitsProduct line includes formulation aides and ingredients for colorcosmetics, hair care, and skin careResults continue to be negatively impacted by lower demand due to COVID  Inks  3% of Segment Revenue      Completed divestiture in June 2020    2020 Revenue: $501M  2020 Adj. Revenue*: $487M  *Local-currency (LC) revenue and adjusted revenue are Non-GAAP metrics, please see our GAAP to Non- GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 
 

 10    Flavors & Extracts Group  Broad product offeringUnique ability to service global,regional, and local customersLeading technology platformsUnmatched applications expertise   
 

 11    Flavors & Extracts Overview  Flavors, Extracts, and Flavor Ingredients  54% of Segment Revenue 62% of Adj. Segment Revenue      LC Revenue Change Q1 ’21 +9.4%  Opportunities for on trend products with extracts, taste modulation, and natural flavors  NaturalIngredients  33% of Segment Revenue 38% of Adj. Segment Revenue      LC Revenue ChangeQ1 ’21 +7.9%  Leading provider of dehydrated onion, garlic, and other products  Fragrances  11% of Segment Revenue      LC Revenue Change Q1 ’21 (5.7%)  Completed divestiture in April 2021  Yogurt Fruit Prep  2% of Segment Revenue    Completed divestiture in September 2020  2020 Revenue: $742M  2020 Adj. Revenue*: $642M  *Local-currency (LC) revenue and adjusted revenue are Non-GAAP metrics, please see our GAAP to Non- GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 
 

 12      Asia Pacific Group  2020 adjusted revenue of $121 million and adjusted operating income of $22 millionSensient’s sales of flavors and colors for Food and Pharmaceutical are managed on a geographic basis and reported as a separate segmentManufacturing capabilities in Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, and India; R&D capabilities in Singapore, Thailand, and ChinaQ1 2021 local currency adjusted revenue and operating profit improved 4.7% and 31.4%, respectively  * Adjusted revenue, adjusted local currency revenue, adjusted operating income, and adjusted local currency operating income are Non-GAAP metrics. Please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 
 

 13    2021 Q1 Segment Results  Local Currency Adjusted Revenue*    Q1    Color  (1.9%)  Flavors & Extracts  8.9%  Asia Pacific  4.7%  Color Group first quarter revenue decreased due to continued lower volume in Personal Care as a result of ongoing COVID impacts in the makeup category. Operating income was down in the quarter due to lower volumes in Personal Care and unfavorable product mix in Food and Pharmaceutical Colors.Flavors & Extracts Group reported higher revenue in the quarter driven by growth in all product categories. Operating income was up as a result of the higher volumes, product mix shift to more flavor sales, and the favorable impacts from cost reduction efforts.Asia Pacific Group first quarter revenue increased; however, COVID continues to impact the group in certain regions.Operating income improved substantially due to volume growthand lower operating costs as a result of previous cost reductioninitiatives.  Local Currency Adjusted OperatingIncome*    Q1    Color  (13.3%)  Flavors & Extracts  21.2%  Asia Pacific  31.4%  * Local-currency adjusted revenue and adjusted operating income are Non-GAAP metrics.Please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 
 

 14    2021 Q1 Consolidated Results  Q1    Local Currency Adjusted Revenue*  +4.0%  Local Currency Adjusted OperatingIncome*  +0.3%  Local Currency Adjusted Diluted EPS*  +4.2%  Local Currency Adjusted EBITDA*  +2.1%  Q1 consolidated revenue was up due to continued strong growth in Flavors & Extracts and Asia Pacific groups. In particular, we continued to see growth in the savory, sweet and natural ingredients product lines. Consolidated revenue continues to be negatively impacted by COVID, particularly in the Personal Care business and certain countries within Asia Pacific.Q1 consolidated operating income was up due to volume growth in the Flavors & Extracts and Asia Pacific groups, portfolio mix shift to flavor product solutions in the Flavors & Extracts Group, and the realized benefits from our cost control initiatives across the groups. The operating income improvement was partially offset by lower volume in Personal Care and higher year-over-year Corporate expenses related to performance-based compensation.  * Local-currency adjusted revenue, adjusted operating income, adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA are Non-GAAP metrics. Please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document. 
 

 15    Capital Allocation  Prioritize ROI capital projects  Maintain dividend payout ratio  Debt reduction to maintain targeted leverage  Maintain financial flexibility to pursue M&A  Excess capital returned to shareholdersthrough opportunistic share repurchases                                          $50  $87  $50  $54  $57  $81  $56  $51  $39  $52  $31  $25  $9  $87  $118      $77    $62    $66  2017    2018    2019    2020  $-  $50  $100  $150  $200  $250  2016  DOLLARS IN MILLIONS        Share Repurchase    Acquisitions  Dividends    Debt Repayments  Capital Expenditures     
 
 15    Capital Allocation  Prioritize ROI capital projects  Maintain dividend payout ratio  Debt reduction to maintain targeted leverage  Maintain financial flexibility to pursue M&A  Excess capital returned to shareholdersthrough opportunistic share repurchases                                          $50  $87  $50  $54  $57  $81  $56  $51  $39  $52  $31  $25  $9  $87  $118      $77    $62    $66  2017    2018    2019    2020  $-  $50  $100  $150  $200  $250  2016  DOLLARS IN MILLIONS        Share Repurchase    Acquisitions  Dividends    Debt Repayments  Capital Expenditures     

 16    2021 Financial Outlook  * Local-currency adjusted revenue, adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA are Non-GAAP metrics. Please see our GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation at the end of this document.  Metric  Guidance  Comments  Diluted EPS (GAAP)  Mid-to-high single digit growth  Includes approximately 30 cents of divestiture related costs, operational improvement plan costs, and the results of operations of the remaining business to be divestedAt current rates FX provides a 10 cent benefit  Adjusted Diluted EPS in LocalCurrency*  Mid-single digit growth  Excludes divestiture and other related costs and operational improvement plan costsExcludes results of operations of product lines divested or to bedivested  Adjusted Local Currency Revenue*  Low-to-mid-single digit growth  Excludes revenue of product lines divested or to be divested  Adjusted Local Currency EBITDA*  Mid-single digit growth  Excludes divestiture and other related costs and operational improvement plan costsExcludes results of operations of product lines divested or to bedivested 
 

 17    Why Invest?    Strong competitive position‘Sticky’ business (& low portion of customer costs)Global presenceExposure to stable and growing markets Focused on improving returns and on growth 
 

 18    ESG Information    Click here to access our  Environmental  Sensient is committed to the principles of sound environmental stewardship and the responsible and sustainable use of energy and natural resources.Long-term goals to reduce Energy, Water, and Hazardous Waste intensitySeed-to-shelf program focused on sustainable supply chainEmphasis on new products and technologies that minimize waste and environmental impactsChemical Risk Strategy implemented to identify and reduce risk in our portfolio  Social  Sensient strives to conduct business in an ethical manner and to make a positive contribution to society through our product offerings and business activities.Sensient’s Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct require strong ethical behavior, fair employment practices, and strict human rights practices and product safety standardsRobust product, environmental, and raw material safety programs designed to exceed industry standards.Raw material traceability and sustainability programsSupport for our local communities through volunteerism, financial donations, sponsorships, and employee education opportunities  Governance  Sensient is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and strong corporategovernance practices through our comprehensive corporate governance framework.Board comprised of a majority of independent directors with diverse and accomplished backgroundsCommitted to board diversity and refreshment, we are a 2020 Women on Boards Winning Company for the seventh year in a row and we have added seven new directors since 2013. 40% of our Board is female.Robust Code of Conduct built on a foundation of ethics, safety and quality, and professionalism resulting in ethical and lawful conduct of our business 
 

 APPENDIX – NON-GAAP TABLES 
 

           20  Non-GAAP Financial Measures  Note: EPS Calculations may not foot due to rounding differences        Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2021      Three Months EndedMarch 31, 2020    Revenue (GAAP)  $  359,702    $  350,677    Revenue of the product lines divested or to be divested    (25,570)      (36,585)    Adjusted revenue  $  334,132    $  314,092    Operating income (GAAP)  $  46,897    $  34,561    Divestiture & other related costs – Cost of products sold    25      190    Divestiture & other related costs – Selling and administrative expenses    1,547      11,653    Operating income of the product lines divested or to be divested    (2,927)      (1,385)    Operational improvement plan - Selling and administrative expenses    1,001      -    Adjusted operating income  $  46,543    $  45,019    Net earnings (GAAP)  $  31,668    $  20,773    Divestiture & other related costs, before tax    1,572      11,843    Tax impact of divestiture & other related costs    793      (934)    Net earnings of the product lines divested or to be divested, before tax    (2,927)      (1,385)    Tax impact of the product lines divested or to be divested    723      297    Operational improvement plan costs, before tax    1,001      -    Tax impact of operational improvement plan    (296)      -    Adjusted net earnings  $  32,534    $  30,594    Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)  $  0.75    $  0.49    Divestiture & other related costs, net of tax    0.06      0.26    Results of operations of the product lines divested or to be divested, net of tax    (0.05)      (0.03)    Operational improvement plan costs, net of tax    0.02      -    Adjusted diluted earnings per share  $  0.77    $  0.72                 
 

 21  Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont’d)  Revenue  Total    ForeignExchange Rates    Adjustments*    AdjustedLocal Currency  Flavors & Extracts  7.7%    2.4%    (3.6%)    8.9%  Color  (5.4%)    2.4%    (5.9%)    (1.9%)  Asia Pacific  11.1%    5.9%    0.5%    4.7%  Total Revenue  2.6%    2.7%    (4.1%)    4.0%  Operating Income Flavors & Extracts  29.5%    1.9%    6.4%    21.2%  Color  (10.3%)    3.3%    (0.3%)    (13.3%)  Asia Pacific  33.5%    1.3%    0.8%    31.4%  Corporate & Other  (36.0%)    0.0%    (54.5%)    18.5%  Total Operating Income  35.7%    4.1%    31.3%    0.3%  Diluted Earnings Per Share  53.1%    4.1%    44.8%    4.2%  Adjusted EBITDA  4.9%    2.8%    N/A    2.1%  The following table summarizes the percentage change in the 2021 results compared to the 2020 results for the corresponding periods:Three Months Ended March 31,  * For Revenue, adjustments consist of revenues of the product lines divested or to be divested. For Operating Income, Diluted Earnings per Share, and Adjusted EBITDA, adjustments consist of the results of the product lines divested or to be divested, divestiture & other related costs, and operational improvement plan costs.     
 

 22  Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont’d)    2021  2020  % Change  Operating income (GAAP)  $ 46,897  $ 34,561  35.7%  Depreciation and amortization  12,799  12,404    Depreciation and amortization, product lines divested or to be divested  (49)  (80)    Share-based compensation expense  2,113  1,177    Divestiture & other related costs, before tax  1,572  11,843    Results of operations of the product lines divested or to be divested, before tax  (2,927)  (1,385)    Operational improvement plan costs, before tax  1,001  -    Adjusted EBITDA  $ 61,406  $ 58,520  4.9%  Three Months Ended March 31, 
 
 22  Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont’d)    2021  2020  % Change  Operating income (GAAP)  $ 46,897  $ 34,561  35.7%  Depreciation and amortization  12,799  12,404    Depreciation and amortization, product lines divested or to be divested  (49)  (80)    Share-based compensation expense  2,113  1,177    Divestiture & other related costs, before tax  1,572  11,843    Results of operations of the product lines divested or to be divested, before tax  (2,927)  (1,385)    Operational improvement plan costs, before tax  1,001  -    Adjusted EBITDA  $ 61,406  $ 58,520  4.9%  Three Months Ended March 31, 
 

 23  Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont’d)  Note: *Inks was divested in June 2020 and Yogurt Fruit Prep was divested in September 2020.  Revenue  Total    Foreign Exchange Rates    Local Currency  Flavors, Extracts and Flavor Ingredients  12.2%    2.8%    9.4%  Natural Ingredients  8.0%    0.1%    7.9%  Fragrances  2.0%    7.7%    (5.7%)  Yogurt Fruit Prep*  (58.3%)    0.0%    (58.3%)  Flavors & Extracts Group  7.7%    2.4%    5.3%  Food and Pharmaceutical  3.5%    2.3%    1.2%  Personal Care  (5.6%)    2.9%    (8.5%)  Inks*  (95.3%)    1.4%    (96.7%)  Color Group  (5.4%)    2.4%    (7.8%)  Asia PacificTotal revenue including product lines divested or to be divested  11.1%2.6%    5.9%2.7%    5.2%(0.1%)  Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 
 

 * For Revenue, adjustments consist of revenues of the product lines divested or to be divested. For Operating Income, adjustments consist of the results of the product lines divested or to be divested, divestiture & other related costs, and operational improvement plan costs.24  Q1 Divested Operations  Results by Segment Three Months Ended March 31,            Adjusted            Adjusted  Revenue  2021    Adjustments*    2021    2020    Adjustments*    2020  Flavors & Extracts  $ 200,911    $ (24,889)    $ 176,022    $ 186,498    $ (27,445)    $ 159,053  Color  135,720    (536)    135,184    143,495    (9,072)    134,423  Asia Pacific  33,840    (295)    33,545    30,449    (121)    30,328  Intersegment elimination   (10,769)     150      (10,619)     (9,765)     53      (9,712)  Consolidated   $ 359,702      $ (25,570)     $ 334,132      $ 350,677      $ (36,585)     $ 314,092   Operating Income                        Flavors & Extracts  $ 27,018    $ (2,880)    $ 24,138    $ 20,871    $ (1,218)    $ 19,653  Color  26,594    40    26,634    29,664    (133)    29,531  Asia Pacific  6,752    (87)    6,665    5,059    (34)    5,025  Corporate & Other   (13,467)     2,573      (10,894)     (21,033)     11,843      (9,190)  Consolidated   $ 46,897      $ (354)     $ 46,543      $ 34,561      $ 10,458      $ 45,019  
 

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