Operating cash generation was positive in the quarter, and our net cash position closed at over
$289 million. Our balance sheet continues to support organic growth, further dividend increases and flexibility for share repurchases. In parallel, we continue to pursue M&A that complements our geographic, technology and end-market footprint.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The information presented in this press release includes financial measures that are not calculated or presented in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures comprise adjusted EBITDA, income before income taxes excluding special items, net income excluding special items and related
per share amounts together with net cash. Adjusted EBITDA is net (loss)/income per our consolidated financial statements adjusted for the exclusion of interest (income)/expense, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, pension scheme
settlement charge, recovery of historical pension costs, foreign currency exchange (gains)/losses, legacy costs of closed operations, adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration and acquisition related costs. Income before income taxes, net
income and diluted EPS, excluding special items, per our consolidated financial statements are adjusted for the exclusion of settlement charge on UK pension scheme buy out, adjustment of income tax provisions, amortization of acquired intangible
assets, recovery of historical pension costs, foreign currency exchange (gains)/losses, adjustment to fair value of contingent consideration, legacy costs of closed operations, settlement of historical tax audits, impact of internal reorganizations
and acquisition related costs. Net cash is cash and cash equivalents less total debt. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided
herein and in the schedules below. The Company believes that such non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and may assist them in evaluating the Companys underlying performance
and identifying operating trends. In addition, these non-GAAP measures address questions the Company routinely receives from analysts and investors and the Company has determined that it is appropriate to make
this data available to all investors. While the Company believes that such measures are useful in evaluating the Companys performance, investors should not consider them to be a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with
GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and do not provide a comparable
view of the Companys performance relative to other companies in similar industries. Management uses adjusted EPS (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for which is GAAP EPS) and net income excluding special items and adjusted
EBITDA (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for which is GAAP net (loss)/income) to allocate resources and evaluate the performance of the Companys operations and has provided a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA and net income
excluding special items, and related per share amounts, to GAAP net (loss)/income herein and in the schedules below.
About Innospec Inc.
Innospec Inc. is an international specialty chemicals company with approximately 2,450 employees in 22 countries. Innospec manufactures and supplies a wide
range of specialty chemicals to markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The Performance Chemicals business creates innovative technology-based solutions for our customers in the Personal Care, Home Care,
Agrochemical, Mining and Industrial markets. The Fuel Specialties business specializes in manufacturing and supplying fuel additives that improve fuel efficiency, boost engine performance and reduce harmful emissions. Oilfield Services provides
specialty chemicals to all elements of the oil and gas exploration and production industry.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All
statements other than statements of historical facts included or incorporated herein may constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include statements (covered by words like expects,
estimates, anticipates, may, could, believes, feels, plans, intends, outlook or similar words or expressions, for example) which relate to
earnings, growth potential, operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future. Although forward-looking statements are believed by management to be reasonable when made, they are subject
to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and our actual performance or results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Additional information regarding risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to Innospec and
affecting our business operations and prospects are described in Innospecs Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, Innospecs Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You are urged to review our discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ from forward-looking statements under the heading Risk Factors in such reports. Innospec undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
Contacts:
Corbin Barnes
Innospec Inc.
+44-151-355-3611
corbin.barnes@innospecinc.com