8-K
WESTLAKE CORP (WLK)
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
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2020
Westlake Chemical Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-32260 | 76-0346924 |
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| (State or other jurisdiction<br><br>of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer<br><br>Identification No.) |
| 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, | Suite 600 | |
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| Houston, | Texas | 77056 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 960-9111
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 each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | WLK | The New York Stock Exchange |
| 1.625% Senior Notes due 2029 | WLK29 | The 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.
On August 6, 2020, Westlake Chemical Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its 2020 second quarter results. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished pursuant to this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Westlake Chemical Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified as being incorporated therein.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company is holding a conference call on August 6, 2020 to discuss its 2020 second quarter results. Information about the call can be found in the press release furnished with this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1. In addition, the Company made available an investor presentation regarding its 2020 second quarter results, which is furnished with this Current Report as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are furnished herewith:
99.1 Press release issued on August 6, 2020.
104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.
SIGNATURE
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.
| WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORPORATION | |||
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| Date: | August 6, 2020 | By: | /S/ ALBERT CHAO |
| Albert Chao<br><br>President and Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit
EXHIBIT 99.1
WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Contact—(713) 960-9111
Investors—Steve Bender
Media—L. Benjamin Ederington
Westlake Chemical Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today reported net income attributable to Westlake for the three months ended June 30, 2020 of $15 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, on net sales of $1,709 million. Net income in the second quarter of 2020 decreased by $104 million compared to second quarter 2019 net income of $119 million, or $0.92 per share, on net sales of $2,144 million. Income from operations of $36 million for the second quarter of 2020 decreased by $158 million from income from operations of $194 million for the second quarter of 2019. The decreases in net income and operating income were primarily due to the global economic impact from COVID-19 and the significant drop in oil prices, which reduced North American ethylene industry feedstock competitiveness. Reduced demand as a result of the pandemic and lower oil prices led to lower global sales prices for our major products and lower sales volumes for caustic soda and downstream vinyls products. Partially offsetting the lower prices and volumes were lower ethane feedstock and fuel costs, reduced operating and selling, general and administrative expenses as well as lower costs associated with planned turnarounds. Net income was further impacted by higher interest expense due to higher average borrowings during the period while benefitting from a lower effective tax rate.
Second quarter 2020 net income of $15 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, decreased by $130 million from first quarter 2020 net income of $145 million, or $1.13 per share. Income from operations of $36 million for the second quarter of 2020 decreased by $100 million from income from operations of $136 million for the first quarter of 2020. The decreases in net income and income from operations versus the prior quarter were primarily due to lower production and sales volumes for caustic soda and PVC resin and lower sales prices and margins for polyethylene and PVC resin, in each case resulting from the impacts of COVID-19 and reduced global demand. The impacts to operating income were partially offset by higher sales prices for caustic soda and lower fuel and operating costs. Net income was further impacted by higher interest expense while benefitting from a lower effective tax rate when compared to the previous quarter. The first quarter of 2020 benefited from a $62 million net loss carryback as permitted under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act enacted in March 2020.
For the first six months of 2020, net income of $160 million, or $1.24 per share, decreased by $31 million from the first six months of 2019 net income of $191 million, or $1.47 per share. Income from operations of $172 million for the first six months of 2020 decreased by $156 million from income from operations of $328 million for the first six months of 2019. The decreases in net income and income from operations were primarily due to lower global sales prices for our major products and lower sales volumes for caustic soda stemming from the impacts of COVID-19 and lower oil prices. The first six months of 2020 benefited from lower feedstock and fuel costs, reduced operating and selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as lower costs associated with planned turnarounds, restructuring, transaction and integration-related activity as compared to the prior-year period. Net income further benefited from a lower effective tax rate and a carryback of federal net operating losses of $68 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, resulting from the CARES Act.
"The second quarter of 2020 was challenging as we navigated the global COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly reduced global demand for our products, as well as a sharp decline in global oil prices," said Albert Chao, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Westlake's foundational principle is a commitment to safety. Our first priority has been to ensure the health and safety of our employees around the world while delivering essential products that serve a number of critical industries including food services, packaging and healthcare. Although this pandemic is creating near-term turbulence, our long-term fundamentals remain strong. We are confident that Westlake is well positioned to continue to serve the needs of our customers while managing working capital, lowering our operating costs and reducing capital expenditures. The prudent management of our business through this pandemic, combined with the strong fundamentals of our business, will allow us to deliver long-term value to our shareholders."
Net cash provided by operating activities was $448 million for the second quarter of 2020 and $509 million for the first six months of 2020. As of June 30, 2020, cash and cash equivalents were $1,109 million and long-term debt was $3,745 million. Capital expenditures were $127 million and $291 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2020, respectively.
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EBITDA (earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) of $236 million for the second quarter of 2020 decreased by $136 million compared to second quarter 2019 EBITDA of $372 million. Second quarter 2020 EBITDA decreased by $101 million compared to first quarter 2020 EBITDA of $337 million. For the first six months of 2020, EBITDA of $573 million was $113 million lower than EBITDA for the first six months of 2019 of $686 million. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, income from operations, and net cash provided by operating activities can be found in the financial schedules at the end of this press release.
On June 12, 2020, Westlake issued $300 million of its senior unsecured notes due 2030 (the "Notes") under its existing shelf registration statement. The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 3.375% per annum and are scheduled to mature on June 15, 2030. Westlake intends to use a portion of the net proceeds of the Notes to fund the purchase in lieu of redemption of three series of tax-exempt revenue bonds issued by the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority on behalf of Westlake with an aggregate principal amount of $254 million. The initial tranche of $100 million was redeemed on August 1, 2020 and the balance is intended to be redeemed in November of this year. Westlake intends to use the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes.
OLEFINS SEGMENT
Second quarter 2020 income from operations for the Olefins segment of $25 million decreased by $57 million from second quarter 2019 income from operations of $82 million. This decrease in income from operations versus the prior-year period was primarily due to lower sales prices for polyethylene resulting from the impact of COVID-19 and the drop in global oil prices, which were partially offset by higher polyethylene sales volumes and lower feedstock and fuel costs.
Olefins income from operations of $25 million in the second quarter of 2020 decreased by $37 million from first quarter 2020 income from operations of $62 million. This decrease in income from operations versus the prior quarter was primarily due to lower sales prices for polyethylene and higher feedstock costs, partially offset by increased polyethylene sales volumes and lower fuel costs.
For the first six months of 2020, Olefins income from operations of $87 million decreased by $32 million from income from operations of $119 million for the first six months of 2019. This decrease in income from operations was primarily due to lower sales prices for our major products, partially offset by higher polyethylene sales volumes and lower feedstock and fuel costs.
VINYLS SEGMENT
Second quarter 2020 income from operations for the Vinyls segment of $20 million decreased by $109 million from second quarter 2019 income from operations of $129 million. This decrease in income from operations versus the prior-year period was primarily due to the continued impact of COVID-19 and a sharp drop in global oil prices, which led to lower global sales prices for our major products and lower sales volumes for caustic soda and downstream vinyl products. The decrease was partially offset by lower ethane feedstock and fuel costs, reduced operating costs and lower costs associated with planned turnarounds.
Vinyls income from operations for the second quarter of 2020 of $20 million decreased by $53 million from first quarter 2020 income from operations of $73 million, primarily due to lower sales volumes for caustic soda, lower global sales prices for PVC resin, and higher ethane feedstock costs, partially offset by lower operating and fuel costs.
For the first six months of 2020, Vinyls income from operations of $93 million decreased by $137 million from income from operations of $230 million for the first six months of 2019. This decrease in income from operations was primarily due to lower sales prices for our major products and lower sales volumes of caustic soda. The impact to operating income was partially offset by lower ethane feedstock and fuel costs, reduced operating costs and lower costs associated with planned turnarounds, as well as the contribution from our ethylene joint venture with Lotte Chemical.
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The statements in this release and the related teleconference relating to matters that are not historical facts, including statements regarding actions to manage working capital, lower operating costs and reduce capital expenditures and delivering long-term value to shareholders, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially, based on factors including, but not limited to: the COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto; general economic and business conditions; the cyclical nature of the chemical industry; availability, cost and volatility of raw materials and utilities, including natural gas and natural gas liquids from shale production; the price of crude oil; uncertainties associated with the United States and worldwide economies, including those due to global economic and financial conditions; governmental regulatory actions, including environmental regulation and changes in trade policies; political unrest; industry production capacity and operating rates; the supply/demand balance for Westlake's products; competitive products and pricing pressures; access to capital markets; technological developments; the effect and results of litigation and settlements of litigation; operating interruptions; and other risk factors. For more detailed information about the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, please refer to Westlake's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, which was filed with the SEC in February 2020, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release makes reference to certain "non-GAAP" financial measures, such as EBITDA, as defined in Regulation G of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. For this purpose, a non-GAAP financial measure is generally defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as a numerical measure of a registrant's historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flows that (1) excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of income, balance sheet or statement of cash flows (or equivalent statements) of the registrant; or (2) includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"), but believe that certain non-GAAP financial measures, such as EBITDA, provide useful supplemental information to investors regarding the underlying business trends and performance of the Company's ongoing operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, income from operations and net cash provided by operating activities can be found in the financial schedules at the end of this press release.
Westlake Chemical Corporation
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from packaging and healthcare products to automotive and consumer goods, to building and construction products. Westlake produces: ethylene; polyethylene; propylene; styrene; chlor-alkali and derivative products; PVC suspension and specialty resins; PVC compounds; building products including pipe, fittings and specialty components, decking, roofing, siding, trim and molding, and window lineals; and PVC film. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.
Westlake Chemical Corporation Conference Call Information:
A conference call to discuss Westlake Chemical Corporation's second quarter 2020 results will be held Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (10:00 AM Central Time). To access the conference call, dial (855) 760-8160 or (704) 288-0624 for international callers, approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and reference passcode 514 59 68.
A replay of the conference call will be available beginning two hours after its conclusion until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 13, 2020. To hear a replay, dial (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 for international callers. The replay passcode is 514 59 68.
The conference call will also be available via webcast at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/he343a75 and the earnings release can be obtained via the Company's web page at: http://www.westlake.com/investor-relations.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
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| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||
| (In millions of dollars, except per share data) | ||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,709 | $ | 2,144 | $ | 3,641 | $ | 4,169 | ||||
| Cost of sales | 1,540 | 1,804 | 3,189 | 3,530 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 169 | 340 | 452 | 639 | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 104 | 117 | 224 | 233 | ||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 27 | 27 | 54 | 54 | ||||||||
| Restructuring, transaction and integration-related costs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | ||||||||
| Income from operations | 36 | 194 | 172 | 328 | ||||||||
| Interest expense | (40 | ) | (28 | ) | (71 | ) | (58 | ) | ||||
| Other income, net | 9 | 2 | 20 | 11 | ||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 5 | 168 | 121 | 281 | ||||||||
| Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | (19 | ) | 39 | (60 | ) | 70 | ||||||
| Net income | 24 | 129 | 181 | 211 | ||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 9 | 10 | 21 | 20 | ||||||||
| Net income attributable to Westlake Chemical Corporation | $ | 15 | $ | 119 | $ | 160 | $ | 191 | ||||
| Earnings per common share attributable to Westlake Chemical Corporation: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.92 | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.48 | ||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.92 | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.47 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
| June 30, <br>2020 | December 31, <br>2019 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions of dollars) | ||||
| ASSETS | ||||
| Current assets | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,109 | $ | 728 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 1,160 | 1,036 | ||
| Inventories | 845 | 936 | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 51 | 42 | ||
| Total current assets | 3,165 | 2,742 | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 6,887 | 6,912 | ||
| Other assets, net | 3,503 | 3,607 | ||
| Total assets | $ | 13,555 | $ | 13,261 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| Current liabilities (accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities) | $ | 1,109 | $ | 1,241 |
| Long-term debt, net | 3,745 | 3,445 | ||
| Other liabilities | 2,264 | 2,172 | ||
| Total liabilities | 7,118 | 6,858 | ||
| Total Westlake Chemical Corporation stockholders' equity | 5,901 | 5,860 | ||
| Noncontrolling interests | 536 | 543 | ||
| Total equity | 6,437 | 6,403 | ||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 13,555 | $ | 13,261 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||
| (In millions of dollars) | ||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 181 | $ | 211 | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 381 | 347 | ||||
| Deferred income taxes | 96 | 15 | ||||
| Net loss on disposition and others | 26 | 56 | ||||
| Other balance sheet changes | (175 | ) | (162 | ) | ||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 509 | 467 | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
| Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | — | (314 | ) | |||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | (291 | ) | (411 | ) | ||
| Additions to investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries | — | (42 | ) | |||
| Return of investment from an equity investee | 39 | — | ||||
| Other, net | (8 | ) | 4 | |||
| Net cash used for investing activities | (260 | ) | (763 | ) | ||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
| Dividends paid | (68 | ) | (65 | ) | ||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (29 | ) | (30 | ) | ||
| Net proceeds from issuance of Westlake Chemical Partners LP common units | — | 63 | ||||
| Net proceeds from debt issuance and drawdown of revolver | 1,299 | — | ||||
| Proceeds from (repayment of) short-term notes payable | (14 | ) | 4 | |||
| Repayment of revolver | (1,000 | ) | — | |||
| Repurchase of common stock for treasury | (54 | ) | (20 | ) | ||
| Other | (3 | ) | — | |||
| Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | 131 | (48 | ) | |||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | — | — | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 380 | (344 | ) | |||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 750 | 775 | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 1,130 | $ | 431 |
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
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| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||
| (In millions of dollars) | ||||||||||||
| Net external sales | ||||||||||||
| Olefins | $ | 361 | $ | 477 | $ | 788 | $ | 936 | ||||
| Vinyls | 1,348 | 1,667 | 2,853 | 3,233 | ||||||||
| $ | 1,709 | $ | 2,144 | $ | 3,641 | $ | 4,169 | |||||
| Income (loss) from operations | ||||||||||||
| Olefins | $ | 25 | $ | 82 | $ | 87 | $ | 119 | ||||
| Vinyls | 20 | 129 | 93 | 230 | ||||||||
| Corporate and other | (9 | ) | (17 | ) | (8 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||
| $ | 36 | $ | 194 | $ | 172 | $ | 328 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||||||
| Olefins | $ | 35 | $ | 36 | $ | 70 | $ | 71 | ||||
| Vinyls | 154 | 138 | 307 | 272 | ||||||||
| Corporate and other | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||
| $ | 191 | $ | 176 | $ | 381 | $ | 347 | |||||
| Other income (loss), net | ||||||||||||
| Olefins | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | $ | 3 | ||||
| Vinyls | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | ||||||||
| Corporate and other | 1 | (1 | ) | 5 | 2 | |||||||
| $ | 9 | $ | 2 | $ | 20 | $ | 11 |
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RECONCILIATION OF EBITDA TO NET INCOME, INCOME FROM OPERATIONS AND
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||
| (In millions of dollars) | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 61 | $ | 448 | $ | 320 | $ | 509 | $ | 467 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other | 222 | (454 | ) | (191 | ) | (232 | ) | (241 | ) | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (126 | ) | 30 | — | (96 | ) | (15 | ) | |||||||
| Net income | 157 | 24 | 129 | 181 | 211 | ||||||||||
| Less: | |||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | 11 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 11 | ||||||||||
| Interest expense | (31 | ) | (40 | ) | (28 | ) | (71 | ) | (58 | ) | |||||
| Benefit from (provision for) income taxes | 41 | 19 | (39 | ) | 60 | (70 | ) | ||||||||
| Income from operations | 136 | 36 | 194 | 172 | 328 | ||||||||||
| Add: | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 190 | 191 | 176 | 381 | 347 | ||||||||||
| Other income, net | 11 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 11 | ||||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 337 | $ | 236 | $ | 372 | $ | 573 | $ | 686 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Product Sales Price and Volume Variance by Operating Segments
| Second Quarter 2020 vs. Second Quarter 2019 | Second Quarter 2020 vs. First Quarter 2020 | |||||||
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| Average<br><br>Sales Price | Volume | Average<br><br>Sales Price | Volume | |||||
| Olefins | -25.1 | % | +0.7 | % | -15.3 | % | -0.2 | % |
| Vinyls | -11.7 | % | -7.5 | % | -6.2 | % | -4.3 | % |
| Company | -14.7 | % | -5.6 | % | -8.2 | % | -3.4 | % |
Average Quarterly Industry Prices ^(1)^
| Quarter Ended | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, <br>2019 | September 30, <br>2019 | December 31, <br>2019 | March 31, <br>2020 | June 30, <br>2020 | |
| Average domestic prices | |||||
| Ethane (cents/lb) ^(2)^ | 7.1 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 6.4 |
| Propane (cents/lb) ^(3)^ | 12.8 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 8.8 | 9.6 |
| Ethylene (cents/lb) ^(4)^ | 13.7 | 20.7 | 22.8 | 15.8 | 11.0 |
| Polyethylene (cents/lb) ^(5)^ | 63.0 | 59.0 | 54.0 | 52.3 | 49.0 |
| Styrene (cents/lb) ^(6)^ | 80.8 | 79.9 | 77.1 | 62.3 | 48.3 |
| Caustic soda ($/short ton) ^(7)^ | 697 | 692 | 662 | 648 | 698 |
| Chlorine ($/short ton) ^(8)^ | 175 | 175 | 175 | 176 | 175 |
| PVC (cents/lb) ^(9)^ | 68.2 | 68.8 | 67.8 | 71.8 | 66.5 |
| Average export prices | |||||
| Polyethylene (cents/lb) ^(10)^ | 42.8 | 39.7 | 37.7 | 38.9 | 36.3 |
| Caustic soda ($/short ton) ^(11)^ | 283 | 275 | 219 | 203 | 319 |
| PVC (cents/lb) ^(12)^ | 35.0 | 35.1 | 33.6 | 36.9 | 27.5 |
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| (1) | Industry pricing data was obtained through IHS Markit ("IHS"). We have not independently verified the data. |
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| (2) | Average Mont Belvieu spot prices of purity ethane over the period. |
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| (3) | Average Mont Belvieu spot prices of non-TET propane over the period. |
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| (4) | Average North American spot prices of ethylene over the period. |
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| (5) | Average North American Net Transaction prices of polyethylene low density GP-Film grade over the period. |
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| (6) | Average North American contract prices of styrene over the period. |
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| (7) | Average USGC-CSLi index values for caustic soda over the period. As stated by IHS, "the caustic soda price listing represents the USGC-CSLi values. USGC-CSLi does not reflect contract price discounts, implementation lags, caps or other adjustments factors. Additionally, it is not intended to represent a simple arithmetic average of all market transactions occurring during the month. Rather, the USGC-CSLi is most representative of the month-to-month caustic soda price movement for contract volumes of liquid 50% caustic soda rather than the absolute value of contract prices at a particular point in time. It is intended to serve only as a benchmark." |
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| (8) | Average North American contract prices of chlorine over the period. |
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| (9) | Average North American contract prices of pipe grade polyvinyl chloride ("PVC") over the period. As stated by IHS, "the contract resin prices posted reflect an "index" or "market" for prices before discounts, rebates, incentives, etc." |
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| (10) | Average North American export price for low density polyethylene GP-Film grade over the period. |
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| (11) | Average North American low spot export prices of caustic soda over the period. |
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| (12) | Average North American spot export prices of PVC over the period. |
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EXHIBIT 99.2 Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Presentation August 6, 2020
EXHIBIT 99.2 Westlake’s Commitment to Social Responsibility and Advancing Sustainability Westlake’s commitment to social responsibility and advancing sustainability is formed by the company’s longstanding core values: . Health, Safety & Environmental - The vigilant stewardship of the environment and sustainability are of utmost importance and at the forefront of everything we do. . Our People - Support, develop and inspire our people to achieve their personal best and treat them with dignity and respect. . Quality & Continuous Improvement – An intensive practice of “never-ending process of improvement.” . Competitiveness - Providing innovative and useful products, maintaining high standards of customer service and operational excellence with a constant focus on managing costs. . Citizenship - Recognizing the importance of supporting the communities in which we work and live and make it a priority to take an active role in making these communities better. Protecting the Environment Westlake has numerous programs designed to promote safe, ethical, environmentally and socially responsible practices including: a worldwide recycling program, operating in an energy efficient manner that stabilizes the power grids and reducing water usage and emissions. Over the past five years, Westlake has reduced Sulphur Dioxide emissions to almost zero, reduced energy usage per ton of global production and achieved a nearly 30% reduction on CO2 emissions. Participating in Multi-Industry Associations for Environmental Protection Westlake is a proud partner with the following organizations to drive sustainable action to eliminate plastic waste, capture more flexible food packaging waste for recycling and support vinyls’ sustainable impact in the world, along with many other initiatives. 2
EXHIBIT 99.2 Westlake Chemical Second Quarter 2020 Highlights Business Highlights . Strategies to reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies; generated $448 million in cash flows from operations in the second quarter of 2020 . Issued in June 2020 $300 million of ten-year senior unsecured notes at a coupon of 3.375% per annum to fund retirement of $254 million of GO Zone Revenue Bonds by year-end; annualized interest expense savings of $6 million while maintaining long-dated maturity profile . Committed to maintaining solid investment grade credit metrics and ratings Industry Outlook . Robust demand in flexible packaging keeping polyethylene operating rates high . Recovery in PVC demand during the second quarter drove improved industry operating rates 3
EXHIBIT 99.2 Westlake Chemical Corporation Second Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights 2Q 2020 vs. 2Q 2020 vs. YTD YTD YTD 2020 vs. ($ in millions) 2Q 2020 1Q 2020 1Q 2020 2Q 2019 2Q 2019 2020 2019 YTD 2019 Sales $1,709 $1,932 (12%) $2,144 (20%) $3,641 $4,169 (13%) Operating Income $36 $136 (74%) $194 (81%) $172 $328 (48%) Vinyls EBITDA $182 $232 (22%) $269 (32%) $414 $508 (19%) Olefins EBITDA $60 $98 (39%) $119 (50%) $158 $193 (18%) Corporate EBITDA ($6) $7 - ($16) - $1 ($15) - EBITDA¹ $236 $337 (30%) $372 (37%) $573 $686 (16%) Second Quarter 2020 vs. Second Quarter 2020 vs. First Quarter 2020 Second Quarter 2019 – Lower sales volumes for caustic soda – Lower global sales prices for our major – Lower sales prices and margins for products polyethylene and PVC resin – Reduced sales volumes for caustic soda and + Higher sales prices for caustic soda downstream vinyls products + Lower fuel and operating costs + Lower ethane feedstock and fuel costs + Reduced operating and selling, general and administrative expenses (1) Reconciliations of EBITDA, Vinyls EBITDA, Olefins EBITDA and Other EBITDA to the applicable GAAP measures can be found on 4 pages 8, 9 and 10
EXHIBIT 99.2 Vinyls Segment Performance 2Q 2020 vs. 2Q 2020 vs. YTD YTD YTD 2020 vs. ($ in millions) 2Q 2020 1Q 2020 1Q 2020 2Q 2019 2Q 2019 2020 2019 YTD 2019 Sales $1,348 $1,505 (10%) $1,667 (19%) $2,853 $3,233 (12%) Operating Income $20 $73 (73%) $129 (84%) $93 $230 (60%) EBITDA $182 $232 (22%) $269 (32%) $414 $508 (19%) Second Quarter 2020 vs. Second Quarter 2020 vs. First Quarter 2020 Second Quarter 2019 – Lower sales volumes for caustic soda – Lower global sales prices for our major – Lower global sales prices for PVC resin products – Higher ethane feedstock – Lower sales volumes for caustic soda and + Lower fuel costs, operating expenses and downstream vinyl products planned turnarounds costs + Lower ethane feedstock costs + Reduced operating and fuel costs as well as costs associated with planned turnarounds 5
EXHIBIT 99.2 Olefins Segment Performance 2Q 2020 vs. 2Q 2020 vs. YTD 2020 vs. ($ in millions) 2Q 2020 1Q 2020 1Q 2020 2Q 2019 2Q 2019 YTD 2020YTD 2019 YTD 2019 Sales $361 $427 (15%) $477 (24%) $788 $936 (16%) Operating Income $25 $62 (60%) $82 (70%) $87 $119 (27%) EBITDA $60 $98 (39%) $119 (50%) $158 $193 (18%) Second Quarter 2020 vs. Second Quarter 2020 vs. First Quarter 2020 Second Quarter 2019 – Lower sales prices for polyethylene – Lower sales prices for polyethylene – Higher feedstock costs + Increased polyethylene sales volumes + Increased polyethylene sales volumes + Lower feedstock and fuel costs + Lower fuel costs - 6
EXHIBIT 99.2 Financial Reconciliations
EXHIBIT 99.2 Consolidated Statements of Operations Three months ended March 31, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019 (In millions of dollars, except per share data) Net sales $ 1,932 $ 1,709 $ 2,144 $ 3,641 $ 4,169 Cost of sales 1,649 1,540 1,804 3,189 3,530 Gross profit 283 169 340 452 639 Selling, general and administrative expenses 120 104 117 224 233 Amortization of intangibles 27 27 27 54 54 Restructuring, transaction and integration-related costs 0 2 2 2 24 Income from operations 136 36 194 172 328 Interest expense (31) (40) (28) (71) (58) Other income, net 11 9 2 20 11 Income before income taxes 116 5 168 121 281 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (41) (19) 39 (60) 70 Net income 157 24 129 181 211 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 12 9 10 21 20 Net income attributable to Westlake Chemical Corporation $ 145 $ 15 $ 119 $ 160 $ 191 Earnings per common share attributable to Westlake Chemical Corporation: Basic $ 1.13 $ 0.11 $ 0.92 $ 1.24 $ 1.48 Diluted $ 1.13 $ 0.11 $ 0.92 $ 1.24 $ 1.47 8
EXHIBIT 99.2 Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income, Income from Operations and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019 (In millions of dollars) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 61$ 448$ 320$ 509$ 467 Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other 222 (454) (191) (232) (241) Deferred income taxes (126) 30 — (96) (15) Net income 157 24 129 181 211 Less: Other income, net 11 9 2 20 11 Interest expense (31) (40) (28) (71) (58) Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 41 19 (39) 60 (70) Income from operations 136 36 194 172 328 Add: Depreciation and amortization 190 191 176 381 347 Other income, net 11 9 2 20 11 EBITDA $ 337$ 236$ 372$ 573$ 686 9
EXHIBIT 99.2 Reconciliation of Vinyls, Olefins and Corporate EBITDA to Applicable Operating Income (Loss) Three months ended March 31, Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019 (In millions of dollars) Vinyls EBITDA $ 232 $ 182 $ 269 $ 414 $ 508 Less: Depreciation and Amortization 153 154 138 307 272 Other Income (Expenses) 6 8 2 14 6 Vinyls Operating Income (Loss) 73 20 129 93 230 Olefins EBITDA 98 60 119 158 193 Less: Depreciation and Amortization 35 35 36 70 71 Other Income (Expenses) 1 0 1 1 3 Olefins Operating Income (Loss) 62 25 82 87 119 Corporate EBITDA 7 (6) (16) 1 (15) Less: Depreciation and Amortization 2 2 2 4 4 Other Income (Expenses) 4 1 (1) 5 2 Corporate Operating Income (Loss) 1 (9) (17) (8) (21) Vinyls Operating Income (Loss) 73 20 129 93 230 Olefins Operating Income (Loss) 62 25 82 87 119 Corporate Operating Income (Loss) 1 (9) (17) (8) (21) Total Operating Income (Loss) $ 136 $ 36 $ 194 $ 172 $ 328 10
EXHIBIT 99.2 Quarterly Industry Pricing
EXHIBIT 99.2 Average Quarterly Industry Prices (1) Quarter Ended June 30, September 30, December 31, March 31, June 30, 2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 Average domestic prices Ethane (cents/lb) (2) 7.1 5.8 6.3 4.7 6.4 Propane (cents/lb) (3) 12.8 10.3 11.8 8.8 9.6 Ethylene (cents/lb) (4) 13.7 20.7 22.8 15.8 11.0 Polyethylene (cents/lb) (5) 63.0 59.0 54.0 52.3 49.0 Styrene (cents/lb) (6) 80.8 79.9 77.1 62.3 48.3 Caustic soda ($/short ton) (7) 697 692 662 648 698 Chlorine ($/short ton) (8) 175 175 175 176 175 PVC (cents/lb) (9) 68.2 68.8 67.8 71.8 66.5 Average export prices Polyethylene (cents/lb) (10) 42.8 39.7 37.7 38.9 36.3 Caustic soda ($/short ton) (11) 283 275 219 203 319 PVC (cents/lb) (12) 35.0 35.1 33.6 36.9 27.5 1) Industry pricing data was obtained through IHS Markit ("IHS"). We have not independently verified the data. 2) Average Mont Belvieu spot prices of purity ethane over the period. 3) Average Mont Belvieu spot prices of non-TET propane over the period. 4) Average North American spot prices of ethylene over the period. 5) Average North American Net Transaction prices of polyethylene low density GP-Film grade over the period. 6) Average North American contract prices of styrene over the period. 7) Average USGC-CSLi index values for caustic soda over the period. As stated by IHS, "the caustic soda price listing represents the USGC-CSLi values. USGC-CSLi does not reflect contract price discounts, implementation lags, caps or other adjustments factors. Additionally, it is not intended to represent a simple arithmetic average of all market transactions occurring during the month. Rather, the USGC-CSLi is most representative of the month-to-month caustic soda price movement for contract volumes of liquid 50% caustic soda rather than the absolute value of contract prices at a particular point in time. It is intended to serve only as a benchmark." 8) Average North American contract prices of chlorine over the period. 9) Average North American contract prices of pipe grade polyvinyl chloride ("PVC") over the period. As stated by IHS, "the contract resin prices posted reflect an "index" or "market" for prices before discounts, rebates, incentives, etc." 10) Average North American export price for low density polyethylene GP-Film grade over the period. 11) Average North American low spot export prices of caustic soda over the period. 12) Average North American spot export prices of PVC over the period. 12
EXHIBIT 99.2 Safe Harbor Language This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements including statements regarding demand for our products and commitment to an investment grade credit rating. Actual results may differ materially depending on factors such as general economic and business conditions; the cyclical nature of the chemical industry; the availability, cost and volatility of raw materials and energy; uncertainties associated with the United States, Europe and worldwide economies, including those due to political tensions in the Middle East and elsewhere; current and potential governmental regulatory actions in the United States and Europe and regulatory actions and political unrest in other countries; industry production capacity and operating rates; the supply/ demand balance for our products; competitive products and pricing pressures; instability in the credit and financial markets; access to capital markets; terrorist acts; operating interruptions including leaks, explosions, fires, weather-related incidents, mechanical failure, unscheduled downtime, labor difficulties, transportation interruptions, spills and releases and other environmental risks; changes in laws or regulations; technological developments; our ability to implement our business strategies; creditworthiness of our customers; and other factors described in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Any of these factors, or a combination of these factors, could materially affect our future results of operations and the ultimate accuracy of the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance, and our actual results and future developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Management cautions against putting undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Every forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Investor Relations Contacts Steve Bender Jeff Holy Executive Vice President & Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Treasurer Westlake Chemical 2801 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 600 Houston, Texas 77056 713-960-9111 13
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