• Record quarterly net sales of $4.5 billion, an increase of 57% vs. second quarter 2021 net sales
  • Record quarterly net income of $858 million, an increase of 64% vs. second quarter 2021 net income
  • Record quarterly EBITDA of $1.5 billion, an increase of 56% vs. second quarter 2021 EBITDA

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") today announced record second quarter 2022 results.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ($ in millions except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Westlake Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

$

1,175

 

$

720

 

$

2,207

 

$

1,066

Net income attributable to Westlake Corporation

 

$

858

 

$

522

 

$

1,614

 

$

764

Diluted earnings per common share

 

$

6.60

 

$

4.04

 

$

12.43

 

$

5.91

EBITDA

 

$

1,456

 

$

932

 

$

2,756

 

$

1,485

EBITDA margin

 

 

32%

 

 

33%

 

 

32%

 

 

28%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance and Essential Materials ("PEM") Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net external sales

 

$

3,104

 

$

2,146

 

$

5,936

 

$

3,888

Income from operations

 

$

965

 

$

671

 

$

1,844

 

$

959

EBITDA

 

$

1,162

 

$

846

 

$

2,233

 

$

1,304

EBITDA margin

 

 

37%

 

 

39%

 

 

38%

 

 

34%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing and Infrastructure Products ("HIP") Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net external sales

 

$

1,379

 

$

713

 

$

2,603

 

$

1,328

Income from operations

 

$

236

 

$

96

 

$

421

 

$

167

EBITDA

 

$

310

 

$

130

 

$

568

 

$

235

EBITDA margin

 

 

22%

 

 

18%

 

 

22%

 

 

18%

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

In the second quarter of 2022, Westlake achieved record quarterly net sales of $4.5 billion, record quarterly net income of $858 million and record quarterly EBITDA (earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) of $1.5 billion. The Company benefitted from solid market conditions attributable to a strong demand and pricing dynamics. Westlake realized the full quarter impact of all acquisitions completed since June 2021, contributing to record earnings.

Overall prices increased 32% versus the year-ago period with significant gains in both operating segments.

Overall volumes increased 25% versus the prior-year period substantially driven by acquisitions completed over the previous twelve months.

EXECUTIVE COMMENTARY

"We are pleased to deliver another quarter of record results driven by Westlake's strategic market position, which has expanded over the past year with acquisitions that increased our reach into new markets and products while solidifying our ability to capture market value. Our record performance is a result of strong sales volumes across our portfolio of differentiated and specialized product offerings paired with our market position as a global leader in chlorovinyls production continuing to drive the performance of our businesses. With approximately three quarters of our sales in North America, our competitive advantages and focus on disciplined execution enabled us to navigate the impacts of continued logistics constraints, and higher energy and raw material costs. I want to thank all of the Westlake employees for their commitment and dedication in helping us achieve these results. Our Performance and Essential Materials segment continued to benefit from tight market conditions with solid demand for most of our products. We also benefited from strong residential construction and remodeling activity which has pulled cross-segment demand for PVC resin through our value stream into our Housing and Infrastructure Products segment," said Albert Chao, President and Chief Executive Officer.

"We continue to believe in the structural strength of the housing, repair and remodeling markets, and the market position for our Performance and Essential Materials remains on a solid footing. Our Housing and Infrastructure Products business is anchored by a strong presence in the repair and remodeling market, which we believe will remain strong even if new housing starts retreat from their recent highs as global interest rates rise. While the record breaking tailwinds we have experienced in our Performance and Essential Materials segment may be moderating, we believe we will continue to benefit from the high integration within our operations as North American producer's structural cost advantage has expanded with higher global energy costs when compared with our competitors in Europe and Asia. While we are mindful of geopolitical and economic factors which may affect our businesses, we remain confident in the fundamentals of our business and the markets in which we participate," concluded Mr. Chao.

RESULTS

Consolidated Results

For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported record quarterly net income of $858 million, or $6.60 per share, on record net sales of $4,483 million. The increase in net income of $336 million from the second quarter of 2021 was driven by significantly higher sales prices and margins across our chlorovinyls and housing and infrastructure products businesses, as well as the contributions of the new businesses acquired in the second half of 2021 and early 2022. The strength in the U.S. housing market has driven strong residential construction and repair and remodeling activity, resulting in strong demand and higher pricing for PVC resin, as well as our offerings in the Housing and Infrastructure Products segment. Additionally, the Performance and Essential Materials segment experienced robust demand for chlorine and caustic soda, driving higher prices and margins. Despite rising raw material costs and continuing logistical constraints, margins expanded for the majority of our products with price increases exceeding rising production costs.

Second quarter 2022 net income of $858 million increased by $102 million from first quarter 2022 net income of $756 million. The increase in net income versus the prior quarter was primarily due to higher sales prices for most of our major products, including caustic soda, PVC resin and our building and construction products.

Record EBITDA of $1,456 million for the second quarter of 2022 increased by $524 million compared to second quarter 2021 EBITDA of $932 million. Second quarter 2022 EBITDA increased by $156 million compared to first quarter 2022 EBITDA of $1,300 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.

Cash and Debt

Net cash provided by operating activities was $913 million for the second quarter of 2022. As of June 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents were $1,317 million and total debt was $4,868 million. Westlake redeemed $250 million of debt on May 14, 2022. Capital expenditures were $230 million for the second quarter of 2022.

On June 9, 2022, the Company replaced its existing revolving credit facility with a new revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1.5 billion that matures in June 2027 (the "New Credit Agreement"). The New Credit Agreement bears interest at either (a) Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (as defined in the New Credit Agreement) or (b) Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the New Credit Agreement) plus an applicable margin depending on the rate selected and the credit rating of the Company.

Performance and Essential Materials Segment

Performance and Essential Materials income from operations for the second quarter of 2022 of $965 million increased by $294 million from second quarter 2021 income from operations of $671 million. This increase in income from operations versus the prior-year period was due to higher prices in the chlorovinyls business, higher margins for polyethylene, and the addition of the recently acquired epoxy business. These increases were partially offset by higher global fuel and power costs, higher ethane feedstock costs, and lower sales volumes for PVC resin.

Performance and Essential Materials income from operations for the second quarter of 2022 of $965 million increased by $86 million from first quarter 2022 income from operations of $879 million. This increase in income from operations versus the prior quarter was due to higher prices in our chlorovinyls business as well as the full quarter contribution from the epoxy business. Compared to the prior quarter, the second quarter of 2022 was impacted by higher global fuel and ethane feedstock costs, lower margins and sales volumes for polyethylene, and lower sales volumes for caustic soda PVC resin in Europe.

Housing and Infrastructure Products Segment

For the second quarter of 2022, Housing and Infrastructure Products income from operations of $236 million increased by $140 million from second quarter 2021 income from operations of $96 million. This increase in income from operations versus the prior-year period was the result of continued strength in construction and remodeling activity driving solid demand and higher prices, as well as the contributions of the acquisitions completed in 2021, partially offset by higher raw material and production costs as well as supply chain constraints.

For the second quarter of 2022, Housing and Infrastructure Products income from operations of $236 million increased by $51 million from first quarter 2022 income from operations of $185 million. This increase in income from operations versus the prior quarter was the result of higher prices and volumes.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this release and the related teleconference relating to matters that are not historical facts, including statements regarding favorable future market conditions (such as the repair and remodeling market), our outlook for our business segments, our belief that we will benefit from having high integration and a structural cost-advantage in North America, our ability to create value and grow, our market position, launching sustainable brands, the contribution of recent acquisitions and demand for our products, 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 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; the ability to integrate the recent acquisitions; the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues; 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, 2021, which was filed with the SEC in February 2022, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC in May 2022.

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.

About Westlake

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.westlake.com

Westlake Corporation Conference Call Information:

A conference call to discuss Westlake Corporation's second quarter 2022 results will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (10:00 AM Central Time). To access the conference call, dial (646) 307-1963 or (800) 715-9871 for international callers, approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and reference passcode 579 06 14.

A replay of the conference call will be available beginning two hours after its conclusion.

The conference call and replay will also be available via webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/e2ywjjui and the earnings release can be obtained via the Company's website at: http://www.westlake.com/investor-relations.

WESTLAKE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In millions of dollars, except per share data and share amounts)

Net sales

 

$

4,483

 

 

$

2,859

 

 

$

8,539

 

 

$

5,216

 

Cost of sales

 

 

3,038

 

 

 

1,987

 

 

 

5,809

 

 

 

3,835

 

Gross profit

 

 

1,445

 

 

 

872

 

 

 

2,730

 

 

 

1,381

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

220

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

420

 

 

 

261

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

43

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

54

 

Restructuring, transaction and integration-related costs

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

 

1,175

 

 

 

720

 

 

 

2,207

 

 

 

1,066

 

Interest expense

 

 

(44

)

 

 

(36

)

 

 

(90

)

 

 

(69

)

Other income, net

 

 

17

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

22

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

1,148

 

 

 

694

 

 

 

2,145

 

 

 

1,019

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

275

 

 

 

158

 

 

 

508

 

 

 

230

 

Net income

 

 

873

 

 

 

536

 

 

 

1,637

 

 

 

789

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

15

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

25

 

Net income attributable to Westlake Corporation

 

$

858

 

 

$

522

 

 

$

1,614

 

 

$

764

 

Earnings per common share attributable to Westlake Corporation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

6.65

 

 

$

4.06

 

 

$

12.52

 

 

$

5.94

 

Diluted

 

$

6.60

 

 

$

4.04

 

 

$

12.43

 

 

$

5.91

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

128,341,132

 

 

 

128,142,997

 

 

 

128,206,988

 

 

 

128,049,852

 

Diluted

 

 

129,341,096

 

 

 

128,877,860

 

 

 

129,134,246

 

 

 

128,681,776

 

WESTLAKE CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

June 30,
2022

 

December 31,
2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In millions of dollars)

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,317

 

$

1,908

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

2,535

 

 

1,868

Inventories

 

 

2,021

 

 

1,407

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

140

 

 

80

Total current assets

 

 

6,013

 

 

5,263

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

8,303

 

 

7,606

Other assets, net

 

 

6,056

 

 

5,590

Total assets

 

$

20,372

 

$

18,459

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities (accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities)

 

$

2,503

 

$

2,075

Current portion of long-term debt, net

 

 

10

 

 

269

Long-term debt, net

 

 

4,858

 

 

4,911

Other liabilities

 

 

3,027

 

 

2,676

Total liabilities

 

 

10,398

 

 

9,931

Total Westlake Corporation stockholders' equity

 

 

9,404

 

 

7,955

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

570

 

 

573

Total equity

 

 

9,974

 

 

8,528

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

20,372

 

$

18,459

WESTLAKE CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In millions of dollars)

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

1,637

 

 

$

789

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

521

 

 

 

397

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

81

 

 

 

24

 

Net loss on disposition and others

 

 

52

 

 

 

45

 

Other balance sheet changes

 

 

(678

)

 

 

(373

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

1,613

 

 

 

882

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

 

 

(1,163

)

 

 

 

Additions to investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries

 

 

(156

)

 

 

(9

)

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

 

(493

)

 

 

(270

)

Other, net

 

 

9

 

 

 

15

 

Net cash used for investing activities

 

 

(1,803

)

 

 

(264

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(24

)

 

 

(22

)

Dividends paid

 

 

(77

)

 

 

(69

)

Repayment of revolver and senior notes

 

 

(250

)

 

 

 

Repurchase of common stock for treasury

 

 

(31

)

 

 

 

Other, net

 

 

5

 

 

 

19

 

Net cash used for financing activities

 

 

(377

)

 

 

(72

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

(30

)

 

 

(4

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

(597

)

 

 

542

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

 

1,941

 

 

 

1,337

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

 

$

1,344

 

 

$

1,879

 

WESTLAKE CORPORATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In millions of dollars)

Net external sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance and Essential Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Materials

 

$

2,060

 

 

$

1,541

 

 

$

3,989

 

 

$

2,745

 

Essential Materials

 

 

1,044

 

 

 

605

 

 

 

1,947

 

 

 

1,143

 

Total Performance and Essential Materials

 

 

3,104

 

 

 

2,146

 

 

 

5,936

 

 

 

3,888

 

Housing and Infrastructure Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Housing Products

 

 

1,116

 

 

 

512

 

 

 

2,088

 

 

 

955

 

Infrastructure Products

 

 

263

 

 

 

201

 

 

 

515

 

 

 

373

 

Total Housing and Infrastructure Products

 

 

1,379

 

 

 

713

 

 

 

2,603

 

 

 

1,328

 

 

 

$

4,483

 

 

$

2,859

 

 

$

8,539

 

 

$

5,216

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance and Essential Materials

 

$

965

 

 

$

671

 

 

$

1,844

 

 

$

959

 

Housing and Infrastructure Products

 

 

236

 

 

 

96

 

 

 

421

 

 

 

167

 

Corporate and other

 

 

(26

)

 

 

(47

)

 

 

(58

)

 

 

(60

)

 

 

$

1,175

 

 

$

720

 

 

$

2,207

 

 

$

1,066

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance and Essential Materials

 

$

192

 

 

$

168

 

 

$

376

 

 

$

329

 

Housing and Infrastructure Products

 

 

70

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

64

 

Corporate and other

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

$

264

 

 

$

202

 

 

$

521

 

 

$

397

 

Other income, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Performance and Essential Materials

 

$

5

 

 

$

7

 

 

$

13

 

 

$

16

 

Housing and Infrastructure Products

 

 

4

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

4

 

Corporate and other

 

 

8

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

$

17

 

 

$

10

 

 

$

28

 

 

$

22

 

WESTLAKE CORPORATION

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,

 

 

2022

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In millions of dollars)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

700

 

 

$

913

 

 

$

617

 

 

$

1,613

 

 

$

882

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities and other

 

 

106

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(67

)

 

 

105

 

 

 

(69

)

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(42

)

 

 

(39

)

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(81

)

 

 

(24

)

Net income

 

 

764

 

 

 

873

 

 

 

536

 

 

 

1,637

 

 

 

789

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

 

11

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

22

 

Interest expense

 

 

(46

)

 

 

(44

)

 

 

(36

)

 

 

(90

)

 

 

(69

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(233

)

 

 

(275

)

 

 

(158

)

 

 

(508

)

 

 

(230

)

Income from operations

 

 

1,032

 

 

 

1,175

 

 

 

720

 

 

 

2,207

 

 

 

1,066

 

Add:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

257

 

 

 

264

 

 

 

202

 

 

 

521

 

 

 

397

 

Other income, net

 

 

11

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

22

 

EBITDA

 

$

1,300

 

 

$

1,456

 

 

$

932

 

 

$

2,756

 

 

$

1,485

 

WESTLAKE CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT EBITDA TO INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months
Ended March 31,

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2022

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In millions of dollars)

Performance and Essential Materials Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

$

879

 

$

965

 

$

671

 

$

1,844

 

$

959

Add:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

184

 

 

192

 

 

168

 

 

376

 

 

329

Other income, net

 

 

8

 

 

5

 

 

7

 

 

13

 

 

16

EBITDA

 

$

1,071

 

$

1,162

 

$

846

 

$

2,233

 

$

1,304

 

 

Three Months
Ended March 31,

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2022

 

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In millions of dollars)

Housing and Infrastructure Products Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

$

185

 

$

236

 

$

96

 

$

421

 

$

167

Add:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

71

 

 

70

 

 

32

 

 

141

 

 

64

Other income, net

 

 

2

 

 

4

 

 

2

 

 

6

 

 

4

EBITDA

 

$

258

 

$

310

 

$

130

 

$

568

 

$

235

WESTLAKE CORPORATION

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Product Sales Price and Volume Variance by Operating Segments

 

 

 

Second Quarter 2022 vs. Second
Quarter 2021

 

Second Quarter 2022 vs. First
Quarter 2022

 

 

Average
Sales Price

 

Volume

 

Average
Sales Price

 

Volume

Performance and Essential Materials

 

+27.1%

 

+17.5%

 

+7.5%

 

+2.1%

Housing and Infrastructure Products

 

+46.1%

 

+47.3%

 

+5.1%

 

+7.6%

Company

 

+31.8%

 

+25.0%

 

+6.7%

 

+3.8%

We are no longer providing average quarterly industry prices and housing starts data.

Contact—(713) 960-9111
Investors—Steve Bender
Media—L. Benjamin Ederington

Source: Westlake Corporation